According to the DOJ Inspector General's report, the FBI failed to take essential intelligence-gathering steps ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, missing a critical opportunity to assess threats.
The inspector general highlighted that while the FBI recognized the potential for violence and took steps to prepare, it did not consult its field offices for intelligence, which it commonly does for significant events.
Despite their supporting role during the unrest, the report suggests that the FBI's early assessments about threat levels before January 6 lacked thoroughness and accuracy.
The delay in reporting and the absence of FBI undercover employees during the Capitol attack raised serious questions regarding the agency’s readiness and operational execution in the face of potential domestic extremism.
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