The Justice Department Inspector General, Michael Horowitz, is keeping the public in the dark about the number of confidential human sources who may have been present during the January 6th Capitol riot. While testifying before the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, Horowitz acknowledged that his office is investigating the Justice Department’s actions surrounding the event, including the potential involvement of informants. However, he declined to reveal the exact number of confidential human sources, citing ongoing investigations and the need for classification review.
Horowitz was pressed by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who inquired about the presence of federal assets and informants during the riot. Horowitz explained that his review of the Justice Department’s actions was initially put on hold due to ongoing criminal investigations into individuals who participated in the riot but was restarted last year.
Despite Massie’s persistent questions, Horowitz refused to divulge specific details about the number of confidential human sources present. He stated that the information would be included in his report, which is expected to be released in “the next couple of months,” likely after the election. However, he emphasized that he could not disclose the number at this time due to ongoing investigations, classification review, and the draft nature of the report.
Horowitz’s reluctance to provide concrete numbers has fueled speculation about the extent of the government’s involvement in monitoring the events of January 6th. His report, which is anticipated to shed light on the presence and role of confidential human sources during the Capitol riot, is eagerly awaited by both the public and policymakers. The public will be watching closely to see what information Horowitz ultimately releases and how it shapes the ongoing narrative surrounding the events of January 6th.
