Startling new testimony has unveiled that former US President Donald Trump pushed for the deployment of 10,000 National Guard troops in Washington DC ahead of the January 6 Capitol riot.
The explosive revelation came from former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson during her testimony before the House January 6 committee. According to Hutchinson, Trump was "furious" when his request for military presence was denied.
The Unheeded Warning
Documents show Trump's administration had drafted plans for substantial National Guard presence prior to the protest that turned violent. However, these preparations were reportedly scaled back due to political concerns about the optics of military deployment in the capital.
Chaos and Confusion
The testimony paints a picture of chaos in the White House as the riot unfolded:
- Multiple requests for National Guard assistance were delayed
- Critical security decisions were caught in bureaucratic limbo
- Trump allegedly resisted calls to intervene as violence escalated
Aftermath and Accountability
The new information raises fresh questions about the Trump administration's preparedness and response to the attack that:
- Resulted in five deaths
- Forced the evacuation of Congress
- Temporarily halted the certification of the 2020 election
Legal experts suggest this testimony could have significant implications for ongoing investigations into the events of January 6 and Trump's potential criminal liability.
