
Lawfare Archive: The Aftermath: Day Zero, Ground Zero
The Lawfare Podcast
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The DC National Guard Is Not Being Sent in to Assist in the Attack on the United States Capitol
Capitol Police Captain Carnisha Mendoza arrives on the scene after distress calls from dispatchers. At 1.49 p.m., Capitol Police Chief Sund issues an urgent request for the DC National Guard to be immediately deployed to the Capitol. But leadership doesn't grant approval for the Guard's mobilization, even though the attack is still underway.
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