Sports commentator and cultural critic Stephen A. Smith, known for his sharp commentary on ESPN, took an unexpected turn on his show to address a shocking Justice Department (DOJ) report. The report revealed significant new details about the FBI’s handling of January 6, 2021, and the use of confidential informants during the Capitol riot.
Smith criticized the lack of media attention given to the report, which surfaced after the 2024 election, and leveled sharp criticism at Democrats, accusing them of manipulating the narrative surrounding January 6 for political gain.
The DOJ’s report disclosed that the FBI had 26 confidential informants at the Capitol on January 6. However, only three of these informants were instructed to monitor potential domestic terrorist threats, while the remaining 23 reportedly participated in illegal activities of their own accord during the riot.
Smith summarized the findings, saying, “This bombshell report reveals the FBI had at least 26 confidential informants on the ground when the Capitol was stormed. Most of them were engaged in illegal activity, while only three were actually observing domestic terrorism suspects. What are we supposed to make of this?”
The revelations have raised questions about the FBI’s role in the events of January 6 and whether the bureau’s actions (or inactions) contributed to the chaos.
Smith expressed frustration with how the report went largely unnoticed during the 2024 election cycle, a time when January 6 remained a major talking point for Democrats seeking to paint Donald Trump as a threat to democracy.
“Did we hear anything about this during the election? No,” Smith said. “The so-called ‘insurrection’ was a key part of their narrative, with Vice President Kamala Harris using it as a talking point. Now, here we are again, finding more evidence that gives weight to Trump’s claims about a rigged process.”
Smith accused the Democratic Party of hypocrisy and dishonesty, calling out their tendency to “lie, downplay, or misrepresent facts.” He expressed frustration at repeatedly discovering new information that undermines their previous claims.
Smith noted that conservative commentators like Megan Kelly, Candace Owens, and Sean Hannity have long questioned the government’s handling of January 6. With the release of the DOJ report, Smith argued that these voices have been vindicated.
“You know what’s pissing me off?” Smith asked rhetorically. “Every time the Democrats open their mouths about conservatives, we later find out that those conservatives were at least partly right.”
He acknowledged that the report lends credibility to Trump’s long-standing claims about systemic bias against him. “They’ve actually made Donald Trump look like he was right instead of them,” Smith said, referencing Trump’s repeated assertions that the political and legal processes have been rigged against him.
Smith also addressed what he sees as a pattern of duplicity within the Democratic Party. He pointed out that while Democrats have been quick to accuse Trump and his supporters of undermining democracy, the DOJ’s report highlights instances where their own narrative doesn’t hold up under scrutiny.
“Every time they made those accusations, we turn around and find out that at least some of them are guilty of the same crap,” Smith said. “I don’t know about y’all, but I’m sick of all of it.”
Smith’s frustration reflects a broader sentiment of disillusionment with partisan politics and a growing concern about government accountability.
While Smith is better known for his outspoken takes on sports, his deep dive into the DOJ report underscores the importance of accountability and transparency in government. The revelations about the FBI’s informants raise serious questions about the agency’s actions on January 6 and the broader implications for public trust in federal institutions.
Smith concluded his segment by urging Americans to demand answers from both parties. “This isn’t about taking sides,” he said. “This is about getting the truth and holding everyone accountable, no matter who they are.”
The DOJ report and Smith’s pointed commentary are likely to fuel ongoing debates about the events of January 6, the role of the FBI, and the political narratives surrounding the Capitol riot. For Smith, it’s clear that the issue goes beyond party lines—it’s about the integrity of the system itself.
As more details emerge, one thing is certain: the fallout from this report will continue to spark intense discussion across the political spectrum.
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Correct and people must come to realize just how evil and sinister the Demoncrap party is along with many Rino’s and many media operatives or tools of the Deep State who are all running a con game on the Public and are not going to change or fix anything that would bring real justice or help the American Citizens! Enemies within and what do we know from history about enemies or how they were always eventually either defeated or given the upper-hand to bring down the house and conquer!
Are the public dumb enough to think that some guy shooting off his mouth like he cares all of a sudden to help us with providing truth and answers when for years never lifted a finger to do that when that was his actual job suddenly is all in on exposing all the real facts and truth or that scum like Killery and Biden major tools of all the cabal’s escapades will give in and be taken-down to be put away for life or executed? Not a chance!