Letter claiming to represent Capitol Police officers expresses support for January 6 commission

An anonymous open letter obtained by CBS News claiming to represent the views of 40 to 50 U.S. Capitol Police officers condemned the Republican congressional leaders for their lack of support for a commission that would investigate the attack on the Capitol on January 6.

The letter came shortly before the House approved a bill to create such a commission. Although some Republicans supported the bill, most opposed it. It also faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has said he will oppose it. The letter said that "it is inconceivable that some of the Members we protect, would downplay the events of January 6th."