J6 factcheck: The DC National Guard answered to the president, no formal order was issued, and the Pentagon waited hours to move.

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Factcheck:
The DC National Guard is controlled by the President via the Defense Secretary, not Congress or Pelosi. On Jan 6, 2021, Trump reportedly suggested troops in a meeting but issued no formal order. Capitol Police requested Guard aid, but deployment was delayed by DOD until ~3pm. Accounts differ: some say Trump pushed for Guard but was ignored; others say he hesitated despite pleas. Sources: Jan 6 Committee report, DOD timelines, fact-checks from Dispatch and NPR.

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