Fitch official confirms that January 6 Capitol riot was partially behind its controversial US downgrade

• A top official with Fitch Ratings said January 6 influenced its controversial downgrade of US credit.
• "[I[t just is a reflection of the deterioration in governance ...," the official told Reuters.
• The Treasury Department has harshly criticized Fitch's decision.

A top official with Fitch Ratings on Wednesday confirmed reports that the agency issued its controversial downgrade of US credit due in part to the violent January 6 Capitol riot.