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After leaving a location, I had three calls with Speaker Pelosi about getting people back into chambers. Speaker Pelosi's claim of not speaking with me is inaccurate. I cannot comment on whether Capitol security was politicized. I wish Speaker Pelosi had considered the challenges I faced before calling for my resignation. Former Sergeant at Arms believed we were prepared for a typical demonstration, not for the events that unfolded. We did not anticipate a member of Congress inciting the crowd.

The transcript centers on discussions about security failures on January 6, 2021, and the steps taken to address them, including the involvement of the House Sergeant at Arms and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Key points: - Initiating discussions on National Guard: The witness confirms meeting with the House Sergeant at Arms regarding the National Guard prior to January 6. The House Sergeant at Arms was Paul Irving, appointed by Speaker Pelosi at that time. Irving reportedly stated he “didn’t like the optics” when the National Guard was first raised. - Run it up the chain and approval process: On January 6, when the witness sought approval to call in the National Guard, Irving indicated he would “run it up the chain,” understood as the leadership chain, leading toward the Speaker’s office and Speaker Pelosi. The witness clarified that the leadership chain on the House side comprises the top security official and the elected leadership team up to Speaker Pelosi. - How it ends up with Pelosi’s office: The witness stated that running up the chain would likely end with the Speaker’s office and possibly Speaker Pelosi, describing the path as through the speaker’s office. - Three calls with Pelosi on January 6: During a January 7 press conference, Pelosi claimed she had not talked to the witness since the breach and called for the witness’s resignation. The witness asserts that Pelosi’s claim was inaccurate, stating he spoke with Pelosi three times that evening. The three calls were: 1) First call: When the witness went to brief Vice President Pence at the secure location; he briefed Irving about returning to the chambers and the timing. Irving called Pelosi on the witness’s cell phone around 05:34 to have Pelosi on the line. 2) Second call: After walking away from Pence briefing, the witness met with Stenger and headed to brief the Senate. Jennifer Hemingway handed him Emily Barrett’s phone, and Pelosi was on the line as they discussed the information given to Pence about when the Capitol could be back in session; the witness stated he assured Pelosi the information was correct and that the chambers could be reoccupied by 7 PM. The call ended. 3) Third call: While at the Senate, on a cell phone, using another official’s cell line, the witness briefed leadership off-site at a secure location about plans to get them back into chambers. Pelosi participated in this third call as part of briefing leadership. - Pelosi’s comment and resignation: The witness concurs with Pelosi’s claim that he spoke three times, contradicting Pelosi’s assertion of no contact since the breach. The witness expresses a wish that Pelosi had considered the challenges faced and the efforts to bring in outside resources on January 6 before she called for his resignation. - Additional clarifications: When asked if Pelosi’s office or Pelosi herself politicized capital security, the witness said he had no idea. He also offered a closing remark hoping Pelosi would consider the witness’s efforts and the steps taken to reinforce security that day.

Speaker 1 calls for the resignation of the Chief of the Capitol Police and Speaker Pelosi confirms that Mr. Irving will be resigning. Speaker Pelosi claims she hadn't spoken to Speaker 1 since the breach, but Speaker 1 clarifies that they spoke three times. The first call was to brief Vice President Pence, the second call was when Speaker 1 left the location and met with Mr. Stenger, and the third call was to brief all the leadership on the plans to get back into chambers. Speaker 1 acknowledges the bravery of the Capitol Police.

Speaker 0 expresses intent to storm the Capitol. Speaker 1 discusses Reyes' actions before the Capitol breach. The mob storms the Capitol. Questions arise about Reyes' involvement in inciting the violence. No clear answers are given.

An individual claims that local law enforcement did not leave their posts to search for a potential shooter, contradicting what someone else said to Congress. They state that the officers remained at their assigned locations but couldn't see the shooter from their vantage point. The speaker clarifies that local law enforcement volunteered their time and performed the duties assigned to them by the Secret Service. They were assigned to specific locations, including a building in the area where the shooting occurred. The two officers in question were stationed on the second floor of a building, looking out a window, and did not leave their post. The speaker doesn't know why the officers weren't positioned on the roof, but asserts they were where they were instructed to be. They clarify that local law enforcement wasn't in charge of the building, but were there to observe a specific area. The Secret Service was in charge of the entire location.

The speaker's team found a previously missing interview where a witness testified that Mark Meadows offered up to 10,000 troops. The speaker cites a Vanity Fair article from early January reporting that Trump authorized Secretary Miller to ready the National Guard. The speaker also references White House transcribed interviews where an employee stated that Trump's immediate response upon hearing about the Capitol attack was to get Pelosi and Milley on the phone to see what help they needed. The speaker claims there is on-the-record evidence that Trump offered the National Guard, but Pelosi and Bowser turned down the offer.

In the brief exchange, Speaker 0 challenges Speaker 1 on two linked political questions regarding January 6. Speaker 0 asks whether Speaker 1 is concerned about a new January 6 committee finding that could render him liable for events that day and questions why the National Guard was not requested or deployed on January 6. The underlying aim is to scrutinize accountability and preparedness for the events of that day. Speaker 1 responds directly, insisting that he did not refuse the National Guard and attributing responsibility to the absence of a request from the president. He adds a sharp retort to Speaker 0, suggesting that Speaker 0 is presenting Republican talking points and labeling him as “a serious journalist,” implying a critique of the line of questioning and framing. Speaker 0 closes the exchange by reaffirming the public’s interest, stating that “The American people wanna know.” He reiterates that there are ongoing questions that remain unanswered, signaling a continued demand for accountability or clarification from Speaker 1. Overall, the exchange centers on responsibility and timing surrounding the National Guard on January 6, with Speaker 1 asserting that neither he nor the president took the actions that would have prevented or altered what occurred, while Speaker 0 emphasizes the public’s continuing desire for answers in light of January 6 committee findings. The interaction highlights tension between seeking accountability for the events of that day and defending the actions or inactions of political figures involved.

The speaker asks if the FBI had communication with their agents during the Capitol attack, to which Speaker 1 denies any involvement. Speaker 0 then asks about "ghost vehicles," but Speaker 1 is unfamiliar with the term. Speaker 0 claims to have evidence of two buses used by FBI informants disguised as Trump supporters during the attack. There is a brief interruption from Speaker 2, who reminds everyone to stay within their allotted time. Speaker 0 objects to his question being cut off, stating that the buses were nefarious and filled with FBI informants. The transcript ends with Speaker 2 attempting to move on to the next speaker.

The discussion centers on the security failures during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. It is clarified that there were three calls between the Chief and Speaker Pelosi on that day, contradicting her claim of no communication. The Chief expressed concerns about the House Sergeant at Arms, Paul Irving, who prioritized optics over security, delaying the National Guard's deployment. The conversation shifts to political implications, with accusations that Speaker Pelosi politicized security issues. Several speakers criticize the focus on January 6 rather than pressing issues like crime and inflation. They emphasize the need for serious discussions about security and governance, expressing frustration over perceived political gamesmanship. The dialogue also touches on the treatment of January 6 detainees and the use of force by correctional officers, highlighting concerns about civil rights violations.

The speaker urgently called General Walker to request the National Guard's assistance at the Capitol. Despite the imminent danger, the speaker faced resistance from higher-ups who didn't like the optics of the National Guard's presence. The speaker pleaded for help, but was denied multiple times. Eventually, shots were fired, and the speaker had to hang up to handle the situation. The National Guard didn't arrive until 6 PM, and instead of being deployed at the Capitol, they were driven back to the DC Army. The speaker felt betrayed and questioned if there was a conspiracy against protecting the Capitol. The systematic denial of intelligence and support from various agencies led to the baffling conclusion of not protecting the capital.

Speaker 0: Some Republicans argue that Nancy Pelosi staged January 6 and the select committee covered it up. Based on what you know, what are the verifiable events in the lead ups? Speaker 1: I was DoD chief of staff on January 6. We deployed National Guard; in the Oval Office the president, president Trump at the time, authorized pursuant to law up to 10 to 20,000 National Guard. We took that authorization because the law's second part required a request from who? Nancy Pelosi and the Metropolitan Police and the mayor at the time. And what did they say? No. And remember what happened for the next two years? They say, Oh, Kash is lying. Trump’s lying. And what do we find? Letters of their declination of the National Guard refusing to have the National Guard show up. Nancy Pelosi and her team were busy filming a movie on January 6 while this so caused chaos around her was going down. If she had just look at it this way. If she had said yes to the National Guard and we had 10,000 uniformed military officers establish a secure perimeter, do you think January 6 would have gone differently? Speaker 0: It is intriguing that 02/1950 FBI plain clothed agents were inside the Capitol on January 6. Speaker 1: This is a great example of the president's initiative to solve all the answers on January 6, and it's another example of our transparency efforts. Pursuant to the president, we investigated the matter and found out why FBI agents were placed there in the first place. And it turns out, we found documentation and witnesses and whistleblowers that said we were forced to go there to do riot control. Armstrong, do you know what the FBI does not do ever? Riot control. Speaker 0: And you believe them? That's their word, not mine.

The denial of the request for national guardsmen on January 6th remains a pivotal moment. The person responsible for that decision is known, but the reason behind it is still unknown. There has been no answer to that question. Additionally, Representative Bennie Thompson stated that Speaker Pelosi was off limits and her records would not be obtained by the J6 committee. However, she was in charge of the House that day. It is important to uncover the truth and understand what truly happened. Otherwise, it seems absurd, like a scene from a play.

Speaker Pelosi called for the resignation of the Chief of the Capitol Police, Mr. Sund, and Mr. Irving confirmed his resignation. Speaker Pelosi claimed she hadn't spoken to the speaker since the breach, but the speaker clarified that he had spoken to her three times. The first call was to brief Vice President Pence, the second call was to confirm information about returning to chambers, and the third call was to brief all leadership on the plans. Speaker Pelosi's statement about not speaking to the speaker was inaccurate. The speaker also praised the bravery of the Capitol Police.

Speaker 0 confirms making a phone call to the Prime Minister at 3:34 pm. Speaker 1 questions if there is a record of this call that hasn't been disclosed. Speaker 0 clarifies that there is a record of the call but not the content. Speaker 1 asks if Speaker 0 remembers what was said, to which Speaker 0 affirms.

The speaker's team found a previously missing interview where a witness testified that Mark Meadows offered up to 10,000 troops. The speaker cites a Vanity Fair article from early January reporting that Trump authorized Secretary Miller to ready the National Guard. A White House employee testified that Trump's immediate response upon hearing about the Capitol attack was to get Pelosi and Milley on the phone to see what help they needed. The speaker claims there is on-the-record evidence that Trump offered the National Guard, but Pelosi and Bowser turned down the offer.

Speaker 0 asks Speaker 1 if the FBI had any involvement with the violence at the Capitol on January 6th. Speaker 1 emphatically denies that the violence was orchestrated by FBI sources or agents. Speaker 0 then asks about "ghost buses," which are vehicles used for secret purposes in law enforcement. Speaker 1 is not familiar with the term. Speaker 0 claims that two buses that arrived at Union Station on January 6th were wiped clean and filled with FBI informants disguised as Trump supporters. Speaker 2 interrupts with a point of order, and the conversation becomes heated. The transcript ends with Speaker 0 expressing objection to his question being closed.

The speaker's team found a previously missing interview where a witness testified that Mark Meadows offered up to 10,000 troops. The speaker cites a Vanity Fair article from early January reporting that Trump authorized Secretary Miller to ready the National Guard. A White House employee testified that Trump's immediate response upon hearing of the Capitol attack was to get Pelosi and Milley on the phone to see what help they needed. The speaker claims there is on-the-record evidence that Trump offered the National Guard, but Pelosi and Bowser turned down the offer.

The speaker's team found a previously missing interview where a witness testified that Mark Meadows offered up to 10,000 troops. The speaker cites a Vanity Fair article from early January reporting that Trump authorized Secretary Miller to ready the National Guard. The speaker also references White House transcribed interviews where an employee stated that Trump's immediate response upon hearing about the Capitol attack was to get Pelosi and Milley on the phone to see what help they needed. The speaker claims there is on-the-record evidence that Trump offered the National Guard, but Pelosi and Bowser turned down the offer.

The speaker's team found a previously missing interview where a witness testified that Mark Meadows offered up to 10,000 troops. The speaker cites a Vanity Fair article from early January reporting that Trump authorized Secretary Miller to ready the National Guard. A White House employee testified that Trump's immediate response upon hearing of the Capitol attack was to get Pelosi and Milley on the phone to see what help they needed. The speaker claims there is on-the-record evidence that Trump offered the National Guard, but Pelosi and Bowser turned down the offer.

The denial of the request for national guardsmen on January 6th was a pivotal moment. The person who made that decision has not answered why. Representative Bennie Thompson stated that Speaker Pelosi was off limits to the inquiries of the January 6th committee. However, if we truly want to find out what happened, everyone's records should be examined. The speaker emphasizes that they have been forthright and provided their phone records. They made numerous calls to request approval and called multiple police agencies and officers to help regain control of the Capitol. The speaker's recollection is detailed and precise.

Speaker Pelosi called for the resignation of the Chief of the Capitol Police, Mr. Sund, and Mr. Irving confirmed his resignation. Speaker Pelosi claimed she hadn't spoken to him since the breach, but he clarified that he had spoken to her three times. The first call was to brief Vice President Pence and Speaker Pelosi was on the line. The second call was when he left to brief the Senate, and Speaker Pelosi questioned the information he gave to Vice President Pence. The third call was to brief all the leadership on the plans to return to the chambers. Speaker Pelosi's comments about not speaking to him were inaccurate.

The speaker's team found a previously missing interview where a witness testified that Mark Meadows offered up to 10,000 troops. The speaker cites a Vanity Fair article from early January reporting that Trump authorized Secretary Miller to ready the National Guard. A White House employee testified that Trump's immediate response upon hearing of the Capitol attack was to get Pelosi and Milley on the phone to see what help they needed. The speaker claims there is on-the-record evidence that Trump offered the National Guard, but Pelosi and Bowser turned down the offer.

Speaker 1 argues that Jack Smith’s request to prevent evidence about security or intelligence failures before January 6 is unacceptable, claiming it would excuse Nancy Pelosi and the mayor of DC for failures. He asserts Pelosi was responsible for January 6 because she did not accept the security help offered, stating that 10,000 troops or National Guard were available if needed before the event, and that the event would have been different if 500 or 200 people had been used; he emphasizes that he offered 10,000 troops and that January 6 would not have happened with a larger deployment. He notes that he personally attended and gave a speech, and claims the audience included the largest number he has spoken to, contrasting with the smaller group that he says went down to the Capitol. Speaker 1 contends that the party should be allowed to introduce evidence showing that there were security and intelligence shortcomings, including the assertion that Pelosi “did not take the security that we offered her,” with the offer of 10,000 troops and the fact that “you had far fewer people than that.” He mentions that the unselect committee did not discuss or include references to “peacefully and patriotically” behaving crowds and says this group was not highlighted by the committee or in their words. He criticizes the prosecutor, calling Jack Smith a “deranged human being, unattractive both inside and out,” and accuses Smith of wanting to suppress testimony because the committee “illegally destroyed everything” and deleted evidence related to Pelosi’s decisions about troop deployment. He asserts that much evidence indicated Pelosi did not want the troops and that a letter from the mayor contradicted Pelosi’s stance. Speaker 0 acknowledges the point but keeps the dialogue focused; Speaker 0 reminds that Capitol Police Chief Steve Sun said January 6 was a preventable event if the intelligence and resources requested had been provided, noting that Speaker 0 sees this as an amazing point and confirms that the offer of troops was in writing. Speaker 1 reiterates that he offered 10,000 troops for January 6 and emphasizes that this fact is in writing, arguing that the prosecution is attempting to suppress relevant evidence. He maintains that Pelosi’s leadership and decisions about security are central to the discussion, and he reiterates the claim that the offer of security was not acted upon. The conversation pivots back to the assertion that the Capitol Police Chief’s past statements support the claim that January 6 was preventable with proper intelligence and resources.

Speaker 0 expressed confusion about the lack of answers regarding two significant events on January 6. Firstly, other federal agencies withheld crucial information from the speaker, who was in charge of security at the Capitol. Secondly, despite the situation escalating for 71 minutes, Speaker Pelosi denied permission to bring in the National Guard. The speaker questioned why there is a lack of investigation into these matters, suggesting a lack of interest in uncovering the truth. The situation is described as worsening beyond these events.

Speaker Pelosi called for the resignation of the Capitol Police chief and received notice of the resignation of Mr. Irving. Speaker Pelosi claimed she hadn't spoken to the speaker since the initial breach, but the speaker clarified that he had spoken to her three times. The first call was to brief Vice President Pence, the second call was when he left the location and spoke to Speaker Pelosi about getting back into chambers, and the third call was to brief all the leadership on the plans. Speaker Pelosi's comments about not speaking to the speaker were inaccurate. The speaker also praised the bravery of the Capitol Police.