In a shocking turn of events, former Capitol Police officer Tarik Johnson has made bold claims that the chaos on January 6, 2021, was part of an orchestrated set-up by former assistant chief Yogananda Pittman. Johnson, a former lieutenant within the department, alleges that crucial facts were concealed and the day’s chaos strategically masked by a large crowd.
According to Johnson, Pittman’s motive for the alleged set-up was to gain favor with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and secure the position of USCP chief by removing then-Chief Steven A. Sund. Pittman, who served as acting USCP chief from January 8, 2021, to July 23, 2021, following Sund’s resignation post-riot, is currently the police chief of the University of California, Berkeley.
Johnson claims to possess a “12-hour radio run” of the day’s events and expresses a desire to share this information with the public. He aims to collaborate with a podcaster, specifically mentioning interest in appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast to discuss the significance of certain transmissions.
These allegations come amid ongoing investigations into the Capitol riots, where 1,201 individuals from all 50 states have faced charges, with 719 pleading guilty. Johnson’s statements suggest that the day’s events were not merely an insurrection but a premeditated set-up.
However, it’s essential to note the absence of concrete evidence supporting Johnson’s claims. While he mentions consulting with an attorney about releasing his information, the veracity of his assertions remains unverified at this point.
The USCP spokesperson declined to comment on Johnson’s claims, leaving the public with limited official responses to assess the credibility of these allegations.
Johnson’s narrative sheds light on the internal dynamics within the USCP leadership, particularly the transition from Sund to Pittman. His claim that Pittman orchestrated the events to gain Pelosi’s favor and ascend to the position of chief adds a political dimension to the internal workings of the Capitol Police, introducing complexities to the investigation and linking the alleged set-up to broader power struggles within the law enforcement agency.”
