BREAKING: DC Leaders Refused Several Requests For Security Reinforcements (Timeline of Requests)

Published on January 11, 2021
Duration: 13:19

This video details the timeline of security reinforcement requests made by former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund leading up to and during the January 6th events. It highlights how Sund's requests for increased security, including the National Guard, were repeatedly denied or delayed by various officials, including the House and Senate Sergeants-at-Arms, and later faced bureaucratic hurdles with the Pentagon. The narrative suggests a significant failure in leadership and preparedness within Washington D.C.'s security apparatus.

Quick Summary

Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund's requests for National Guard backup before and during the January 6th Capitol attack were repeatedly denied or delayed by officials like the House and Senate Sergeants-at-Arms and faced Pentagon bureaucratic hurdles, significantly impacting the law enforcement response.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Security Reinforcement Denials
  2. 00:26Sponsor: Blackout Coffee
  3. 00:50Guns & Gadgets Intro
  4. 01:19Timeline of January 6th Security Failures
  5. 01:35Nancy Pelosi's Criticism
  6. 01:47Chief Steven Sund's Requests
  7. 02:18Washington Post Interview Details
  8. 02:31Intelligence on Crowd Size
  9. 02:45FBI & NYPD Warnings
  10. 03:12Sergeants-at-Arms Rebuffals
  11. 03:49Chief Sund's Background
  12. 04:03Requests for National Guard
  13. 04:23Pleading for Help on January 6th
  14. 04:36Capitol Police Overwhelmed
  15. 04:49Contacting DC National Guard
  16. 05:08Contacting DC Metro Police
  17. 05:17Tuesday Briefing
  18. 05:27January 6th Morning Timeline
  19. 05:41Pipe Bomb Reports
  20. 05:56Pipe Bomb Theory
  21. 06:00Protester Arrival at Capitol
  22. 06:12Protester Equipment
  23. 06:28Chief Sund Realizes Issues
  24. 06:32DC Metro Police Backup
  25. 06:47Second Request to Sergeants-at-Arms
  26. 07:00Aides' Reaction
  27. 07:11Further Calls to Sergeants-at-Arms
  28. 07:17Call to Major General Walker
  29. 07:30National Guard Approval Delay
  30. 07:47Department of Defense Timeline
  31. 07:47Miller's Authorization
  32. 07:47Activation of DC Guard
  33. 07:50Conference Call with Homeland Security
  34. 08:04DC Guard Reporting Structure
  35. 08:14Patching in Army Secretary's Office
  36. 08:21Pentagon Pushback
  37. 08:38Optics Concern
  38. 09:10DC Chief Conte's Plea
  39. 09:26Stenger's Plan to Contact McConnell
  40. 09:45Department of Defense Timeline Details
  41. 09:53Activation Timeframe
  42. 10:07Chief Sund's Final Remarks
  43. 10:11The People's House
  44. 10:23Secured Capitol Facility
  45. 10:32Increased National Guard Presence
  46. 10:48Summary of Security Requests
  47. 11:12Inadequate Leaders in DC
  48. 11:21Security Request Rundown
  49. 11:34Lack of Media Coverage
  50. 11:40Link to Interview Article
  51. 11:45Viewer Engagement
  52. 12:01Inauguration Day Concerns
  53. 12:13Call to Action: Subscribe & Share
  54. 12:54Closing Remarks: Stay Safe

Frequently Asked Questions

What intelligence did Capitol Police have regarding the January 6th events?

Intelligence indicated that the crowd size for the January 6th demonstrations would be much larger than expected. While there was awareness of potential violent altercations, there was no specific intelligence detailing a plan to seize the Capitol.

Who did former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund request National Guard backup from?

Chief Steven Sund requested National Guard backup from House Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Irving and Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Stenger on January 4th, and later directly contacted Major General William Walker on January 6th.

Why were National Guard reinforcements delayed on January 6th?

Delays were caused by initial refusals from Sergeants-at-Arms due to 'optics,' subsequent bureaucratic processes involving the Pentagon, and concerns about the appearance of armed military personnel on Capitol grounds, despite urgent pleas from law enforcement on the scene.

What equipment did protesters use on January 6th?

Protesters were observed using riot helmets, gas masks, shields, pepper spray, fireworks, climbing gear, explosives, metal pipes, and baseball bats, described by former Chief Sund as unlike anything he had seen in 30 years.

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