The Biden DOJ repeatedly promised us there were zero undercover FBI agents on Capitol Hill for the Jan. 6, 2020 riots. Now, the Trump DOJ admits there were some 274 plainclothes FBI personnel mixing in the crowds.
We're learning many of them were really unhappy to be so detailed. They apparently didn't agree with their bosses, one of whom is now under criminal indictment, who believed that half the US population is disloyal.
I'm afraid we must conclude our government will tell us whatever story makes them look good, regardless of its relation (if any) to the actual facts of the matter. They do this knowing enough of us will believe them that they'll get away with lying, if that's what is needed.
Lying to the public is politics, lying under oath to Congress is perjury, a felony. Former FBI Director James Comey stands newly indicted of this crime and of obstruction of justice.
Does he deserve the usual caveat of innocent until proved guilty? Technically I suppose he gets that fig leaf, whether he deserves it is another matter entirely.