Were Pelosi, McConnell warned of potential violence before Capitol riot? Offices remain mum
Representatives of the Speaker of the House and Senate Republican Leader are also silent on whether the leaders weighed in on having National Guard troops bolster security at the Capitol prior to the events of Jan. 6.
By Nicholas Ballasy and Susan Katz Keating
Updated: January 22, 2021 - 9:05amThe offices of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell won't say whether the congressional leaders were briefed on potential violence ahead of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol — or whether they weighed in on requesting help from the National Guard to bolster Capitol security.
Just the News reached out to representatives for Pelosi and asked if the speaker was briefed about threats of violence in advance of the rally. Her office was also asked if the speaker favored or opposed having National Guard troops help Capitol Police to protect the Capitol Building before the rally. Her office didn't provide a response.
McConnell's press office was asked the same questions, but they did not return a request for comment.
Security sources told Just the News that Pelosi's staff was briefed on threats of violence, but it is unclear if Pelosi herself was briefed directly or indirectly on the situation.
In a timeline of events from the Pentagon, defense officials wrote that U.S. Capitol Police twice said that they did not need help from the military. According to the timeline, Capitol Police confirmed that stance to Defense Department officials and to Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy.
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