DC National Guard Commander Reveals ‘Unusual’ Pentagon Restrictions Restricted Response To Capitol Riot
The DC National Guard Commander has made some shocking revelations about what hindered police response to the January 6 riots at the Capitol building.
DC National Guard Commanding Maj. Gen. William Walker testified on Wednesday that he does not usually need authorization from Pentagon leaders to send his troops in response to protests, however in the days leading up to the riots the process was changed, and he had to get approval.
“It required me to seek authorization from the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of Defense to essentially protect my guardsmen,” he said during a hearing.
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“So, no civil disturbance equipment could be authorized unless it was came from the Secretary of Defense … the secretary of defense, told me I needed his permission to escalate to have that kind of protection,” Walker added.
Walker said he was frustrated that it took over three years for a response to the violence.
“I was frustrated. I was just as stunned as everybody else on the call,” he added.
“They had the gear and the vehicles.” Walker said. “I would have had them assemble in the armory, and then get on buses and go straight to the armory and report to the most ranking Capitol Police officer they saw and take direction, and further.”
The response is currently being investigated.
