Concealed Intentional Delay Of National Guard To Create A Narrative [WATCH]

The Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Oversight, led by Chairman Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), has called for a formal correction of a Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General report on the events of January 6, 2021.

In a letter addressed to DoD Inspector General Robert Storch, Loudermilk cited substantial evidence indicating intentional delays in deploying the D.C. National Guard (DCNG) during the Capitol riot and criticized the report for failing to accurately represent those delays.

The Subcommittee uncovered evidence that senior DoD officials, including then-Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy, delayed deployment orders to the DCNG as the Capitol riot escalated.

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These delays left the Guard waiting at the D.C. Armory, just two miles from the Capitol.

The Subcommittee also found that the DoD Inspector General’s report omitted key witness testimony and failed to account for contradictory evidence, leading to a narrative that protected Pentagon leadership at the expense of transparency.

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In a statement, Chairman Loudermilk said, “The DoD IG continues to promote an inaccurate narrative that protects senior Pentagon officials and attempts to cast fault on the D.C. National Guard, who were ready and waiting less than 2 miles from the Capitol but unable to respond on January 6 due to lack of communication from the Secretary of the Army.”

The Subcommittee released transcripts showing that concerns over the political optics of deploying the Guard influenced decisions at the DoD.

Witnesses, including Major General William Walker, Commander of the DCNG at the time, testified before Congress that delays were caused by a lack of communication from the Army’s leadership.

Walker’s legal advisor and other senior personnel corroborated this account, asserting that Secretary McCarthy was not in communication with the Guard during the critical hours of the attack.

The Subcommittee also highlighted inconsistencies in the DoD IG report, including witness statements that were later discredited and the omission of testimony from key DCNG personnel.

Video footage released by HBO revealed Secretary McCarthy telling members of Congress at 3:18 p.m. on January 6 that the National Guard had the “greenlight” to deploy, yet the Guard did not leave the Armory until nearly two hours later.

In his letter to the DoD Inspector General, Loudermilk emphasized the importance of accuracy in the report, stating, “It is essential that Report No. 2022-039 accurately reflect objective facts so that we can identify the serious problems, abuses, and deficiencies to recommend corrective actions.”

The Subcommittee called for the publication of a formal correction to ensure accountability and transparency.

The Subcommittee’s findings cast doubt on the integrity of the DoD IG report and raise concerns about the department’s accountability.

The report, released in November 2021, was intended to review the DoD’s role and responsibilities in preparing for and responding to the January 6 attack.

However, significant irregularities, including discrepancies in witness statements and deployment timelines, have led to calls for its reevaluation.

The DoD IG report, titled “Review of the Department of Defense’s Role, Responsibilities, and Actions to Prepare for and Respond to the Protest and its Aftermath at the U.S. Capitol Campus on January 6, 2021,” has faced criticism since its release.

The Subcommittee’s investigation uncovered evidence suggesting intentional delays and a lack of coordination between the DoD and Congress during the crisis.

The Subcommittee vowed to continue its investigation to address the communication and security failures that occurred on January 6 and to ensure transparency for the American people.

Loudermilk concluded, “The evidence is conclusive: DoD officials misled Congress into believing that help was ‘on the way’ with full knowledge that it wasn’t.”

The push for accountability comes as lawmakers and the public seek answers about the decisions made during one of the most critical moments in recent U.S. history.

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