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New Documents Reveal Trump Requested National Guard on January 6th, Pentagon and Biden Admin Refused

Sep 20, 2024, 08:44 PM

Newly released documents and testimonies reveal that former President Donald Trump requested National Guard support for the Capitol on January 6th, but the Pentagon refused to provide the assistance. Blaze Media correspondent reported that the Pentagon's refusal was a significant factor. This revelation has led to accusations that the Biden administration and the Pentagon hid this information, with some commentators alleging a cover-up involving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and General Mark Milley. Former Capitol Police leader Steven Sund stated that his repeated calls for backup were denied. The documents suggest that the refusal of National Guard support was due to concerns over optics. The information has sparked calls for the prosecution of the January 6th committee members and an expansion of investigations into the matter, with some describing it as a deadly betrayal of Presidential authority.