@sandibachom The DC National Guard is under the direct command of the US president. The authority to activate them is delegated down to the Secretary of the Army.
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@sandibachom On January 6th, the Secretary of the Army was *already* authorized to activate the National Guard as he saw fit.
Right?
Wrong.
On January 4th, Trump's newly-appointed Acting Sec Def Miller hog-tied their response, strictly limiting their use, weapons, armor & coordination.
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Right?
Wrong.
On January 4th, Trump's newly-appointed Acting Sec Def Miller hog-tied their response, strictly limiting their use, weapons, armor & coordination.
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@sandibachom So, Miller *undelegated* SecArmy Ryan McCarthy's authority.
McCarthy had a history of misusing the military. He authorized the illegal use of NG helicopters to harass #BlackLivesMatter protesters during the Lafayette Square fiasco.
Multiple officers were disciplined for it.
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McCarthy had a history of misusing the military. He authorized the illegal use of NG helicopters to harass #BlackLivesMatter protesters during the Lafayette Square fiasco.
Multiple officers were disciplined for it.
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@sandibachom Two days before the #Insurrection, Miller deliberately prohibited the National Guard from being activated promptly to defend the Capitol from an attack, slowing even their QRF response. (DC NG Gen. William Walker)
(The DOD has launched in investigation.)
All 3 must testify.
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(The DOD has launched in investigation.)
All 3 must testify.
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@sandibachom P.S. Retired Army Major Gen. William J. Walker was appointed by Speaker Pelosi as the Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. House on April 26.
He replaced Paul Irving, who was forced out on Jan 7 after denying Capitol Police Chief Sund's NG support request, lying, and other 'missteps'.
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He replaced Paul Irving, who was forced out on Jan 7 after denying Capitol Police Chief Sund's NG support request, lying, and other 'missteps'.
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@sandibachom P.P.S. Irving served decades in the Secret Service, but he never commanded a detail.
He was Dpty Asst Dir for Congress'l Affairs, Asst Dir for Gov't & Public Affairs, and Asst Dir for Admin.
A desk jockey. Imagine your VP of PR or HR commanding the defense vs a violent mob.
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He was Dpty Asst Dir for Congress'l Affairs, Asst Dir for Gov't & Public Affairs, and Asst Dir for Admin.
A desk jockey. Imagine your VP of PR or HR commanding the defense vs a violent mob.
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