Earlier today, Nancy Pelosi found herself in a heated exchange with Lindell TV reporter Alison Steinberg on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Steinberg pressed Pelosi about her controversial actions on January 6, 2021, asking her directly why she did not call in the National Guard during the crisis. This question clearly struck a nerve, provoking an explosive reaction from the former Speaker.
“SHUT UP!” Pelosi shouted, visibly angry. In a tense back-and-forth, Steinberg continued to demand answers. “Are you at all concerned that the January 6th Committee will find you liable for that?” she pressed on. Pelosi’s response was dismissive, directing accusations toward Steinberg, claiming she was using “Republican talking points” and questioning her seriousness as a journalist.
This confrontation highlights the ongoing scrutiny Pelosi faces regarding the events of that fateful day in 2021. Many continue to ask why the National Guard wasn’t called. A June 2024 release from the House Oversight Committee featured Pelosi admitting, “I take responsibility,” which now contrasts sharply with her recent denials.
Details surrounding the decision not to deploy the National Guard paint a troubling picture. Just before January 6, warnings about potential violence were received by Pelosi’s security aides. Despite these alerts, both Pelosi and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser reportedly declined offers for National Guard support. This refusal, apparently made for political reasons, raises further questions about what Pelosi knew beforehand and why she did not act.
Capitol Police Chief Steve Sund testified about the urgencies he faced, detailing how he sought permission for National Guard assistance before and during the events of January 6. His requests were consistently denied, notably by Pelosi’s Sergeant at Arms, who held the authority to act but chose not to for over seventy minutes on the day itself. It brings into sharp focus how Pelosi’s decisions impacted the events at the Capitol.
Chief Sund’s admission seems to unveil layers of deception, as he issued a statement to the public, saying, “Ma’am, let me help refresh your memory. It was your Sergeant at Arms who repeatedly denied my multiple requests for National Guard assistance.” This direct confrontation underscores a dramatic claim that lives could have been saved if Pelosi had approved the requested backup.
The narrative surrounding January 6 continues to unravel, with evidence suggesting a deeper political calculus at play. As more information comes to light, the question lingers: What did Pelosi know, and why did she hesitate as chaos unfolded at the Capitol? The implications of those moments echo into the present, raising serious concerns about accountability and truth in political leadership.
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