Posted 1/22/2024, 9:17:00 AM
Jan. 6 Committee Deleted Encrypted Files Before Transfer to GOP Panel
- House Jan. 6 Committee deleted over 100 encrypted files days before GOP took majority
- Files were deleted on Jan. 1, 2023, just before committee had to transfer data to new GOP-led panel
- Forensics team recovered the deleted files, but most are still password-protected
- Rep. Loudermilk sent letter to ex-chair Bennie Thompson requesting passwords to access files
- Loudermilk says it appears Thompson intended to obstruct new investigation into Jan. 6