GOP May Release Riot Footage Against Police Wishes

Congress Minutes reports:

Speaker Kevin McCarthy opened the door on Thursday to releasing thousands of hours of security footage from the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol — something law enforcement agencies have cautioned poses a significant security risk. McCarthy hedged slightly after being pressed, adding: “We’re looking through that. I want to be very thoughtful about it. But yes I’m engaged to do that.”

After McCarthy’s comments, GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz (Fla.) suggested release of the footage was brought up amid internal conference negotiations that took place when the California Republican was fighting his way to the speaker’s gavel. “Thank you to the 20 patriots who helped EARN this commitment from the Speaker,” Gaetz tweeted. Despite McCarthy’s hedge, Gaetz also thanked the speaker for “affirming this commitment you made.”

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Thank you to the 20 patriots who helped EARN this commitment from the Speaker.

Thank you @SpeakerMcCarthy for affirming this commitment you made.

Keeping promises is how trust is built.

I’m growing more optimistic by the day! https://t.co/uYAaT5sG0f

— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) January 12, 2023