GOPers Urge Capitol Police Watchdog to Address Pelosi’s ‘Politicized’ Hill Security

U.S. Capitol Police detain protesters outside of the House Chamber on Jan. 6, 2021. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Inspector General (IG) Michael Bolton is being challenged to address what three Republican members of the House Committee on Administration describe as the “politicized campus security” of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).

“Since January 6th, the Majority has politicized campus security, fomenting distrust among Republicans and raising doubts among members as to the unbiased, impartial security decisions being made around the Capitol complex,” the GOP lawmakers told Bolton in a letter obtained by The Epoch Times.

“We are concerned that this erosion of trust in USCP leadership threatens the mission of USCP, the Capitol Police Board, and campus security overall.

“This hearing comes at a critical time when frustration and concerns among Members and the American People need to be addressed.”

The lawmakers are Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), and Brian Steil (R-Wis.). Davis is the ranking Republican member of the administration panel.

Bolton was scheduled as the lead witness on Feb. 17 for the committee’s oversight hearing on the IG’s investigation of the USCP’s performance during the Jan. 6, 2021, protest and riots at the U.S. Capitol.