Fact Check: Were Jan. 6 rioters ushered into the Capitol by FBI agents?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)


Claim: Jan. 6 rioters were “ushered into” the Capitol by “FBI agents.”


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: A Justice Department inspector general report found that FBI personnel arrived after the Capitol breach had already begun and that there were no undercover FBI employees present inside the crowd on January 6.


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Date: 06/12/2026


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Last Updated on June 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check