Capitol Demonstration Question

Here’s a question no one is asking. Why was Trump, leader of the Executive branch, responsible for protecting the Capitol, the home of the Legislative branch? Why aren’t Schumer and Pelosi on the hook for protecting the Capitol? It’s their office building.

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soar2newhighs

The real concern is who knew what, when did they know it and how did they react?

dancingtongue · 80-89, M

@soar2newhighs Which is what the Select Committee has kept the focus on, from the earlier public hearings on intelligence gathering & breakdowns leading up to Jan 6, through the organizing activities for the planned demonstration on the one hand and the collusion between various militant groups like the Proud Boys & Oath Keepers on the other hand, the backdrop of rhetoric and legal activity by Trump and his lawyers throughout, right through the activities of the day itself. They pretty much have laid out an overview connecting the dots.

And you've already had resignations from the security heads at the Capitol and a change in law so requests for National Guard support don't have to go through the two Sergeant At Arms and Capitol Architect, and the Metro Police can declare a riot on their own authority.