Two Months Ago Dems Claimed GOP Reps Gave Recon Tours to Rioters, There’s No Evidence to Support It

It’s been two months since several House Democrats accused unnamed Republican colleagues of aiding Jan. 6 rioters by providing them with reconnaissance tours of the U.S. Capitol before the chaos – but no proof has come to light yet to back up those claims.

Fox News, however, has learned that federal prosecutors are still “requesting video” from Capitol authorities in an effort to ascertain if certain members gave tours leading up to the riot, according to a source familiar with the inquiries.

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia is still actively investigating allegations that members gave Capitol tours to rioters on Jan. 5. and other days leading up to the now infamous Capitol riots, according to a well-placed source familiar with the ask. Fox News is told they have asked Capitol law enforcement officials for additional video in recent weeks.

But lawmakers on Capitol Hill have raised concerns about the unsubstantiated allegations – with one saying any speculation is “dangerous.”

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