NEW: Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) says she witnessed colleagues on Jan. 5 leading would-be rioters on "reconnaissance" trips around the Capitol.
She didn't name names or provide any details about the basis for her allegations. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/12/mikie-sherrill-capitol-hill-attack-458655
She didn't name names or provide any details about the basis for her allegations. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/12/mikie-sherrill-capitol-hill-attack-458655
Sherrill made the claim in a Facebook video posted Tuesday evening for constituents. It's a startling allegation that's going to demand additional public details. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/12/mikie-sherrill-capitol-hill-attack-458655
UPDATE: Rep. SHERRILL tells @sarahnferris that she has referred details of her allegations to investigators. https://www.politico.com/states/new-jersey/story/2021/01/12/mikie-sherrill-says-unidentified-lawmakers-led-reconnaissance-tours-ahead-of-capitol-attack-1356206
MORE: Rep. Tim Ryan says the allegations center around a "couple" of lawmakers who led "handfuls" of people through the Capitol on Jan. 5. But he says he won't name them until there's more verificaiton. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/12/mikie-sherrill-capitol-hill-attack-458655
RYAN said the info was passed on to authorities as early as the night of Jan. 6 https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/12/mikie-sherrill-capitol-hill-attack-458655
Thanks to @mikedebonis for asking these questions of Ryan. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/12/mikie-sherrill-capitol-hill-attack-458655