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

VAN DREW: Trump asked Pelosi for the National Guard–

RASKIN: Are you saying Nancy Pelosi controls the National Guard? You know she doesn't

VAN DREW: Reclaim my time! pic.twitter.com/M9IbrVv1ti

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 22, 2026

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.