Jan. 6 Panel Video Shows Loudermilk Tour Group Photographing In
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack recently released video footage that shows a tour group led by Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia photographing in the Capitol building the day before the attack.
Who is Barry Loudermilk?
Barry Loudermilk is a Republican congressman who represents Georgia's 11th congressional district, which includes parts of Cobb, Cherokee, and Bartow counties. He has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2015, and is a member of several committees including the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
The Jan. 5 Tour
In the video released by the House committee, Loudermilk is seen leading a tour group around the Capitol building on Jan. 5, the day before the attack. The footage shows Loudermilk and the tour group entering several areas of the Capitol building, including the Rotunda and the Crypt.
According to reports, the tour group included several members of Loudermilk's family, as well as some of his staff members. At one point in the video, Loudermilk can be heard saying to the group, "This is where tomorrow is going to get really..." before being cut off by someone else speaking.
Questions Raised
The release of the video has raised questions about Loudermilk's knowledge of the events that were about to unfold on Jan. 6. Many have questioned why Loudermilk would bring a tour group to the Capitol building so close to the day of the attack, and why he would allow them to take photographs of sensitive areas.
Some have also speculated that Loudermilk may have been involved in planning or organizing the attack, although there is currently no evidence to support this theory.
Response from Loudermilk
Loudermilk has denied any wrongdoing, and has said that the tour group was not involved in the attack on Jan. 6. In a statement released after the video was made public, Loudermilk said:
"The tour that I led through the Capitol on January 5th was a normal tour that I've led many times over the years. There was absolutely nothing unusual about it, and nothing that would have raised any red flags."
Loudermilk has also said that he was not aware of any plans for violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, and that he condemns the attack in the strongest possible terms.
Conclusion
The release of the video showing Loudermilk's tour group photographing in the Capitol building the day before the Jan. 6 attack has raised many questions and speculation about his involvement in the events of that day. However, at this time there is no evidence to support any claims of wrongdoing, and Loudermilk has denied any involvement in the attack. The investigation into the events of Jan. 6 is ongoing, and more information may come to light in the future.