In a stunning revelation that casts new light on the chaotic events of January 6th, 2021, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has publicly disclosed that he refused a direct request to deploy National Guard troops to Washington DC, an order he believed originated from then-President Donald Trump.
The Democratic governor stated he received an "urgent" call on the day of the Capitol insurrection, pressuring him to send his state's guardsmen to the nation's capital. Moore's decision to deny the request was instantaneous, driven by a deep-seated unease about the mission's purpose.
A Question of Intent
Governor Moore's primary concern centred on the ambiguous and potentially dangerous objective of the deployment. He expressed grave reservations that the troops might not be used to protect the Capitol and its occupants, but rather for a different, more sinister purpose aligned with the rioters.
"The thing that was most concerning about that was we were not clear on what the mission was," Moore explained. This critical lack of clarity left him fearing that the Guard could be weaponised against the very democratic institutions they are sworn to protect.
Contradictions and Aftermath
This account directly challenges the narrative presented by former President Trump and his allies, who have repeatedly claimed they actively sought to mobilise National Guard support to quell the violence. Governor Moore's testimony adds significant weight to the argument that the Trump administration's actions were, at best, disorganised and, at worst, deliberately obstructive during the crisis.
The disclosure raises further questions about the chain of command and the political manoeuvring that occurred behind the scenes as a mob stormed the heart of American democracy, leaving a permanent scar on the nation's political landscape.
