House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office said lawyers for defendants facing charges in the insurrection will be granted access to US Capitol security footage
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s office said on Tuesday that lawyers for defendants facing charges in the January 6, 2021, insurrection will be granted access to US Capitol security footage as the top House Republican has faced scrutiny for allowing Fox News host Tucker Carlson to view the video before widely releasing it.
” McCarthy defended his decision to release the security footage to Carlson and said there is nothing unusual about sending exclusives to media organizations. He gave no timeline for releasing the footage wider or for Carlson to release it. In an exchange with CNN, McCarthy also wouldn’t respond directly to concerns about giving the footage to Carlson, who has floated conspiracy theories about the attack. He added that he didn’t consult with Senate GOP Leader McConnell about the release.
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