Posted 12/6/2023, 9:23:36 AM
Johnson Faces Bipartisan Backlash Over Blurred Jan. 6 Tapes Amid Broader Fallout from Capitol Riot Probe
- Conservatives turned on Johnson for confirming he would blur faces in Jan 6 footage, reneging on pledge to release complete tapes
- Johnson said blurring necessary to prevent retaliation and prosecution by DOJ against those involved
- Conservatives suggested blurring was to hide federal agents, while Democrats said it protected criminals
- Over 1,000 people have been charged for roles in Jan 6 riots; Trump indicted on 4 felony charges for attempting to overturn 2020 election
- Newsweek aims to challenge conventional wisdom and find common ground