By Leia IdlibyFeb 25th, 2021, 1:27 pm
Acting Capitol Police Chief
Yogananda Pittman revealed Thursday that certain militia groups present during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack later discussed plans to “blow up” the building during the State of the Union.
“We know that members of the militia groups that were present on Jan. 6 have stated their desire that they want to blow up the Capitol and kill as many members as possible, with a direct nexus to the State of the Union,” Pittman said during her testimony to a House Appropriations subcommittee.
“Based on that information, we think it’s prudent that Capitol Police maintain its enhanced security posture until we address those issues going forward.”