Unseen Clip Exposes Pelosi’s Doubts About Key January 6 Decision

Unseen Clip Exposes Pelosi's Doubts About Key January 6 Decision

New footage has emerged showing Nancy Pelosi expressing regret over not deploying the National Guard on January 6.

At a Glance

  • Chairman Barry Loudermilk received footage from Alexandra Pelosi, showing Nancy Pelosi on January 6, 2021.
  • The footage was produced by HBO for the House Administration Subcommittee.
  • The January 6 Select Committee had access to the footage but did not release it publicly.
  • Nancy Pelosi in the footage takes responsibility for security failures at the Capitol on January 6.
  • Chairman Loudermilk criticized Pelosi for blaming President Trump despite claiming responsibility.

Pelosi’s Regret on Display

Documentary footage recorded by Alexandra Pelosi reveals former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s regret about not deploying the National Guard to protect the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This is part of approximately 45 minutes of footage handed over to the GOP-controlled House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight by HBO.

In the video, Pelosi states, “I take responsibility” for the security failures during the chaos. The footage captures intense moments when Pelosi questions her chief of staff, Terri McCullough, about the National Guard’s absence. Despite their belief they had sufficient resources, Pelosi remained dissatisfied.

Committee Oversight

House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight Chair Barry Loudermilk emphasizes the importance of the footage, noting that former Speaker Pelosi’s acknowledgment contradicts her prior narratives. The footage, highlighting Pelosi’s frustration over the lack of security measures, poses significant implications for the security preparedness and decision-making related to Capitol events.

“I take responsibility” – Nancy Pelosi

The January 6 Select Committee led by Vice-chair Liz Cheney and Chair Bennie Thompson had access to the footage. However, they neither released it publicly nor archived it. Instead, the video was recently published by the GOP-controlled House Subcommittee, revealing a different perspective on the events of January 6.

Political Ramifications

Chairman Loudermilk criticized Pelosi for spending $20 million on the January 6 Select Committee, which aimed to place responsibility on President Trump. With this footage, Loudermilk asserts the need for accountability and more robust defense measures to prevent such failures in the future.

“Nancy Pelosi said, ‘Why weren’t the National Guard there to begin with?’ acknowledging the lack of preparation for mass demonstrations was her responsibility.”

Additionally, Pelosi’s spokesperson accused House Republicans of attempting to “whitewash” January 6, deeming their actions unpatriotic. Her remarks create a narrative that contrasts with her previous public stance, adding a complex dimension to the historic account of January 6.

Sources

  1. Nancy Pelosi Contradicts Her Own Narrative of January 6, HBO Footage Shows
  2. Nancy Pelosi says ‘I take responsibility’ for not having National Guard at the Capitol on Jan. 6 in video shot by her own daughter
  3. New January 6 footage reveals Pelosi’s focus on Trump in hours after insurrection
  4. Unaired footage shows chaos, anger of congressional leaders amid Jan. 6 evacuation
  5. J6 Footage Shows Pelosi Expressing Regret Over National Guard Failure: ‘I Take Responsibility’
  6. GOP releases Jan. 6 clip of Pelosi saying ‘I take responsibility’ as she discussed National Guard absence
  7. New video shows Nancy Pelosi calling Trump a ‘domestic enemy’ shortly after Jan. 6 attack
  8. New Jan. 6 footage shows Pelosi, leaders as crisis unfolded
  9. Shocking moment Nancy Pelosi admits SHE ‘takes responsibility’ for the National Guard not being deployed on January 6 in new footage
  10. THE CAPITOL INSURRECTION: UNEXPLAINED DELAYS AND UNANSWERED QUESTIONS

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