Apocalyptic report: Capitol police knew about the invasion, had orders not to react

THE police of the Capitol had before the mob raid on January 6 at its disposal more information than previously thought, but was instructed not to use more dynamic practices, according to a report published in the US media, according to APE.

The 104-page report by Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton reveals that police officers were not properly prepared or responded to the incident. lethal raid on Congress headquarters in Washington, according to the New York Times and CNN.

Capitol police had information warning her that Donald Trump’s supporters were a threat. Three days before the attack, police had received a note assessing the dangers of violence by Trump supporters.

“Unlike previous post-election demonstrations, the target of the January 6 Trump protesters is not the protesters, but Congress itself,” the note warned.

“Their tendency to attract supporters of white supremacy, paramilitaries and other people who embrace violence could lead to a particularly dangerous situation for maintaining order and for the general public at large.”

But police were instructed not to use force to control the crowd, such as flash bombs, according to the inspector general.

A day before the stop, Capitol police wrote in the plan to deal with the demonstration that “no specific threats are known against the extraordinary meeting of the two houses of Congress”, which was to be held that day to confirm his election victory. Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump.

A meeting of the Congress on the report of the Inspector General is scheduled for tomorrow.

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