‘Keep Your Head On A Swivel’

FBI Analyst Sent Eerily Prophetic Email Warning Months Before Capitol Riot

The email warned of growing calls to “execute Biden, Democrats, tech company employees, journalists, and other ‘rats.’”

An FBI intelligence analyst emailed colleagues days after the 2020 election to warn of the potential for a violent uprising, according Politico. The Nov. 9 email—sent two days after news networks called the race for Joe Biden—and warned agents about the rising popularity of the so-called Stop the Steal movement. The subject line read: “Far-Right Chatter re Election Results.”

The email, obtained by watchdog group Property of the People, suggests that law enforcement had prior knowledge about the likelihood of a violent insurrection. The FBI analyst warned recipients to “keep your head on a swivel” as #StopTheSteal hashtags gained traction. The analyst seemingly prophesied the Capitol riot, raising concerns that as baseless voter fraud theories circulated, “counterprotests and violence will likely ensue.” The email closed with a bleak warning: “As the nation remains in flux and strongly divided, please stay focused and safe.”