The New York Times Broke the Story: Ray Epps, Oath Keeper Organizer Turned FBI Informant Provocateur, Appears To Have Been Working With The Federal Government Since Mid-2020

New bombshell reporting from the New York Times has revealed that Ray Epps, an Oath Keeper organizer who was present at the Capitol Riot on January 6, 2021, was working with the FBI since at least mid-2020

Epps, who has been identified as a key figure in the events leading up to the Riot, was seen on video encouraging protesters to enter the Capitol building on January 6. He has since been charged with conspiracy and other crimes related to the Riot.

This was reported by the New York Times: "Mr. Epps’s transformation from a local activist to an informant and then to a target of federal law enforcement is emblematic of the F.B.I.’s challenge in monitoring domestic extremist groups in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol."

The Times report notes that Epps was arrested by the FBI in June 2020 on suspicion of plotting to kidnap Michigan’s Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer. The charges against Epps were later dropped, and he was released from custody.

According to the Times, Epps began working with the FBI after his release from custody. He provided information to the FBI about Oath Keepers and other extremist groups, and he helped to plan security for Trump rallies.

The Times report raises serious questions about the FBI’s handling of the Capitol Riot. It is unclear why Epps was allowed to participate in the Riot after he had been identified as a potential threat. It is also unclear if the FBI did anything to stop Epps from encouraging protesters to enter the Capitol building.

The FBI has refused to comment on its relationship with Epps, but the Times report has sparked a new round of inquiries into the Capitol Riot.

The House Select Committee investigating the Capitol Riot has subpoenaed Epps to testify. The Justice Department has also opened a new investigation into Epps’s role in the Riot.

The New York Times reporting has shed new light on the FBI’s handling of the Capitol Riot. It is still unclear what role, if any, Epps played in the Riot. However, the Times report raises serious questions about the FBI’s ability to monitor and prevent domestic terrorism.

The FBI has been criticized for its handling of the Capitol Riot. Some critics have accused the FBI of being too lenient with right-wing extremists.

Others have accused the FBI of being too quick to target left-wing activists. The FBI has defended its handling of the Capitol Riot, saying that it is committed to investigating all threats to national security.

The FBI’s handling of the Capitol Riot is likely to remain a subject of controversy for some time to come. The New York Times reporting has raised serious questions about the FBI’s ability to monitor and prevent domestic terrorism. It is up to Congress and the Justice Department to investigate these allegations and to ensure that the FBI is held accountable for its actions.