Red State: NEW: Shocking and Disgusting Revelations Emerge About the USCP Officer Who Killed Ashli Babbitt
New, shocking revelations have emerged regarding the USCP officer who shot and killed Ashli Babbitt on January 6th, 2021. According to a new report, then-Lt. Michael Byrd, who claims to have saved “countless lives” that day, was paid tens of thousands of dollars in taxpayer money after the shooting and even demanded cash from a memorial fund meant for the families of slain officers.
Byrd had multiple disciplinary investigations take place against him, with at least one involving a recommendation of termination, and he was still on the job in 2021 to shoot Ashli Babbitt. That leads me to the most disgusting part of these revelations. While other officers were paid $3,000 in retention bonuses following January 6th, Byrd was given $36,000. He was also reimbursed for another $21,000 in “security upgrades” for his home in Maryland and housed at Joint Base Andrews at a cost of $35,000 from July 2021 until January 2022.
This is where Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) comes into the picture. Sounding like a mob boss, the then-Speaker of the House ordered that Byrd be “taken care of.” The first thought was to promote him to a position requiring a top-secret security clearance. USCP General Counsel Tad DiBiase, who will come into play again momentarily, concluded that he likely couldn’t obtain one. Why? Because Byrd not only had serious financial issues, but he was on the USCP’s “Lewis List,” which is for officers with significant issues of integrity and credibility who can not be relied upon in criminal trials.
This story gets even worse, though. According to emails exchanged with DiBiase, despite being paid tens of thousands of dollars that other officers didn’t get after January 6th, Byrd was still desperate for more. He went so far as to demand money from a Memorial Fund set up for the widows of slain officers.
Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive, and Michael Byrd, the man who thought he could hide behind the badge after gunning down Ashli Babbitt, is caught right in the middle of it. This report isn’t just a bombshell; it’s a nuclear explosion of truth, revealing the kind of character that should never have been allowed near a firearm, let alone a position of power.
First off, let’s talk about the man’s history with his service weapon. It’s not just that he left it in a Capitol bathroom back in 2019 – a mistake so egregious, it would get any normal officer at least a desk job, if not the door. No, according to this report, Byrd has a pattern of negligence that screams incompetence. Leaving your gun in a bathroom? Once might be a fluke, but a pattern? That’s just asking for a Darwin Award.
Now, let’s dive into the meat of this disaster – the shooting of Ashli Babbitt. The narrative Byrd’s defenders have spun is that he was a heroic figure, standing between chaos and order. But this report paints a different picture, one where Byrd was more trigger-happy than a cowboy in a spaghetti western. Ashli Babbitt was unarmed, climbing through a window, and what does our hero do? He doesn’t de-escalate, doesn’t issue clear warnings – he just shoots. Because apparently, in Byrd’s world, the rule is “shoot first, ask questions later.”
The real kicker? This report suggests Byrd wasn’t just negligent; he was possibly looking for a moment to shine, or more accurately, to avoid accountability for his past blunders. It’s the ultimate irony – a man with a history of losing his gun gets to play hero by shooting an unarmed woman. And what does he get? Not a reprimand, not a review, but a promotion. Because in this twisted reality, you’re rewarded for your failures with more power.
AMUSE ON X: Michael Byrd, Ashli Babbitt, and the Lewis List: A Case of Institutional Hypocrisy
In the dark corridors of Washington, there exists a confidential mechanism known as the “Lewis list,” maintained by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. On paper, this list serves as an internal quality control—a catalog of law enforcement officers whose credibility has been compromised to such an extent that their testimony could threaten the integrity of prosecutions.
Recent credible reports from the U.S. Attorney’s Office indicate that Lieutenant Michael Byrd of the U.S. Capitol Police, the officer who shot and killed Ashli Babbitt during the events of January 6th, may be on the Lewis list. If true, this suggests that Byrd’s disciplinary record is far from trivial; it raises alarms significant enough for federal prosecutors to deem him too unreliable to testify in court. This revelation casts an alarming shadow over Byrd’s use of lethal force against an unarmed civilian. If Byrd’s record is so concerning that his testimony is inadmissible, why has he not faced public accountability for his actions?
Consider Byrd’s history. He should arguably never have been on duty in the Capitol on January 6th. Reports suggest that Byrd could not pass a federal firearms background check, disqualifying him from carrying a firearm in the first place. His inclusion on the Lewis list implies that he should not have been allowed to serve in an armed capacity, let alone be put in a position of authority. His disciplinary history is laden with red flags: Byrd once left a loaded firearm unattended in a Capitol bathroom—an egregious lapse that could have led to disaster. He was also involved in an incident where he discharged his weapon at a fleeing van, prompting an internal investigation into the appropriateness of his actions. Moreover, Byrd allegedly lied during the subsequent inquiry, further undermining his reliability. This litany of issues suggests a profound breakdown in oversight. Had Byrd been held accountable for these transgressions, Ashli Babbitt might still be alive today. Instead, the system opted for silence and cover-up, safeguarding Byrd at the cost of public trust.
The continued existence of the Lewis list, coupled with reports linking Lieutenant Byrd to its concealed ranks, represents a fundamental failing. Ashli Babbitt paid the ultimate price because of this failure. If we are ever to restore faith in our institutions, we must demand transparency, push for meaningful reforms, and reject the normalization of secrecy and double standards. Only then can we hope to fulfill the promise of equal justice under the law—where compromised officers and the institutions that protect them no longer operate in the shadows, shielded from the scrutiny they so richly deserve.
And let’s not forget the cherry on this disgraceful sundae – the threats and the victim card. Byrd claims he’s been threatened, harassed, even racially attacked. But here’s the thing, if you’re doing your job right, you don’t need to hide. If you’re a hero, you don’t go into hiding after a single shot; you stand by your actions because they’re justifiable. But when your actions reek of cowardice and incompetence, you do everything to dodge the spotlight.
Allegedly asking for a pardon
As a retired FBI agent, SWAT agent, and former local LE, my take on the Ashli Babbitt shooting is Michael Byrd was not justified, and should be held to account by a judge and jury. https://t.co/dMLGbe6x2l
— John Nantz (@TheJohnNantz) December 9, 2024
This isn’t just about one man’s actions; it’s about an entire system that seems to protect its own, regardless of the cost. Michael Byrd should have been the poster boy for “how not to do your job,” yet here he is, celebrated by some as if he’s won a medal of honor rather than shot an unarmed protester in what looks increasingly like a moment of panic rather than bravery.
So, let’s raise a glass to this report, a beacon of truth in a sea of obfuscation, showing us that sometimes, the villains wear badges, and the heroes we’re supposed to trust are the ones we need to watch the most. Here’s to hoping that the next time we hear about Michael Byrd, it’s in the context of accountability, not another promotion or a pat on the back for doing what should have landed him behind a desk, or better yet, out of a job.