House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announcement Friday that he will be releasing all of the Capitol security footage from the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has left lawmakers in danger, an expert warned.
The security risk, warned former House January 6 Committee investigator Tim Heaphy on MSNBC's "Deadline: White House," comes because it gives away the exact location of all the Capitol security cameras — and lets any future rioters prepare.
"You pored through this footage," said anchor Alicia Menendez. "You took steps to make sure that the footage didn't disclose sensitive security information. Your reaction to Speaker Johnson's move today?"
"Yeah, it is dangerous," said Heaphy.
"The Capitol Police gave it to us, with strict conditions that we needed to clear with them before we publicly showed any of that footage," Heaphy continued.
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"It is relevant because it demonstrates some events in and around the Capitol. There are security cameras posted all over the complex. The specific location of those cameras is closely-held law enforcement sensitive information and if they're all disclosed, then can that be re-created as to where they are, that will make it easier for future rioters who are intent on disrupting another joint session of Congress or official proceeding to circumvent those cameras."
"So it's really risky to just throw the doors open and make them together without any protection," he added.
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