GOP Approves Use of Tax Funds to Obscure Rioters’ Faces in January 6th Video Footage

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House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to blur faces in the U.S. Capitol security footage from the January 6 Capitol riot to prevent people from being charged by law enforcement. Johnson has authorized taxpayer dollars to pay for the process of blurring out all the rioters’ faces from 44,000 hours of footage, including hiring additional personnel. So far, over 1,200 people have been charged in connection with the event, including 117 accused of using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to a police officer.

Republicans Rethink Law and Order Policy Regarding January 6th Riot

Republicans have championed law and order, particularly in Washington DC, over the past few years. However, a recent policy shift implies a significant change in this stance.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has revealed plans to blur faces in the U.S. Capitol security footage from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, in a bid to protect individuals from legal charges.

“We aim to blur faces of those involved in the events of that day to prevent DOJ charges and other issues,” Johnson stated.

Johnson has authorized the use of taxpayer funds to blur rioters’ faces from 44,000 hours of footage. The time-intensive process has required the hiring of additional personnel.

So far, over 1,200 individuals have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 event. This includes 117 accused of using a deadly weapon or causing severe injury to a police officer.

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