Why were entries in this Dept of Defense timeline not included in the DoD timeline presented to public and to Congress?
#CapitolRiots
"previously undisclosed document prepared by the Pentagon for internal use"
(@LisaMascaro @benfoxatap @lbaldor report)
apnews.com/article/capito…
#CapitolRiots
"previously undisclosed document prepared by the Pentagon for internal use"
(@LisaMascaro @benfoxatap @lbaldor report)
apnews.com/article/capito…
2.
"By 3:37 p.m., the Pentagon sent its own security forces to guard the homes of defense leaders. No troops had yet reached the Capitol."
"By 3:37 p.m., the Pentagon sent its own security forces to guard the homes of defense leaders. No troops had yet reached the Capitol."
3.
At 4:08 p.m. Pence places urgent phone call to acting SecDef Miller, demanding answers.
Associated Press: “Pence said the Capitol was not secure and he asked military leaders for a deadline for securing the building.”
“'Clear the Capitol,'” Pence said.
At 4:08 p.m. Pence places urgent phone call to acting SecDef Miller, demanding answers.
Associated Press: “Pence said the Capitol was not secure and he asked military leaders for a deadline for securing the building.”
“'Clear the Capitol,'” Pence said.
4. Shortly before 2:30pm
"On the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring, senior Army leaders were huddled around the phone for what they described as a 'panicked' call from the D.C. Guard."
"On the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring, senior Army leaders were huddled around the phone for what they described as a 'panicked' call from the D.C. Guard."
5.
At 3:44 p.m., congressional leaders escalated their pleas.
“'Tell POTUS to tweet everyone should leave,' Schumer implored the officials."
[I assume this means he implored DoD officials, since the Associated Press is reporting about an internal DoD timeline.]
At 3:44 p.m., congressional leaders escalated their pleas.
“'Tell POTUS to tweet everyone should leave,' Schumer implored the officials."
[I assume this means he implored DoD officials, since the Associated Press is reporting about an internal DoD timeline.]
6. One friendly tip for reporters.
Associated Press reports DC National Guard commander Walker "had approval to send the Guard to the Capitol" by about 4:30pm.
Maybe DoD's timeline says that. But Walker testified it's not true. More delays until he got approval at 5:08pm.
Associated Press reports DC National Guard commander Walker "had approval to send the Guard to the Capitol" by about 4:30pm.
Maybe DoD's timeline says that. But Walker testified it's not true. More delays until he got approval at 5:08pm.
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