New Theory Emerges on Who Killed Ashli Babbitt – The Republican Connection is Shocking
Back in May, we took a look at some evidence on what happened to Ashli Babbitt at the Capitol building on January 6.
There was evidence suggesting this Capitol officer was responsible for the fatal shooting of Babbitt.
However, a new theory has emerged based on leaked information from the intelligence community to a writer who goes by “Cockburn” on The Spectator, a popular conservative blog.
What these sources “close to and within the intelligence community” tell Cockburn are disturbing:
Sources close to and within the intelligence community tell Cockburn that Babbitt was actually shot by a member of then-vice president Mike Pence’s protective detail. The VP’s detail, of course, is provided by US Secret Service, not the Capitol Police. One person asserted to Cockburn over drinks in DC that this is ‘basically an open secret’ in the intelligence community.
Law enforcement sources suggested to Cockburn that the Capitol Police Department and Department of Justice have publicly identified the shooter as a Capitol Police officer in order to protect the reputation of the Secret Service. Cockburn also wonders if this isn’t an attempt to protect Pence from further anger or threats from Capitol rioters who wanted him to refuse to certify the results of the election on January 6.
A cover-up of this nature would also explain why the government hasn’t been forthcoming with other information about the alleged Capitol Police officer who they say shot Babbitt. Police officers who are involved in shootings are almost always identified publicly. The unnamed officer’s lawyer says that his client is being kept anonymous due to threats against his life. Babbitt’s family, however, argues that they have a right to know who shot and killed their beloved relative. Her husband, Aaron Babbitt, is suing Washington DC for access to records that would supposedly reveal the name of the officer.
The Spectator
In the video of Babbitt being shot, the gunman does appear to be in a suit jacket. The Secret Service is known for wearing plainclothes, oftentimes suits. However, the Capitol Police do have some officers in plan clothes as well.
As we reported back in May, some investigators made a case that Capitol Police officer David Bailey is who shot Babbitt. However, the Capitol Police did issue this statement in February denying this theory:
‘As the investigation continues into the events of January 6, 2021, it’s important to correct misinformation some in the media have reported, and that’s been shared on social media. Reports identifying Special Agent David Bailey as the officer involved in the shooting in the Speaker’s Lobby are inaccurate. The Department will share additional information once the investigation is complete.’
The Spectator
We cannot confirm Mr. Cockburn’s reporting, as this theory is through anonymous sources. Based on the reputation of the magazine (The Spectator has been in publication since 1828), you will need to decide the credibility of this theory for yourself.
The mysterious blogger did say this at the end of his story:
