Trump alleges Pelosi turned down 10,000 soldiers ahead of Capitol riot: ‘She’s responsible for Jan. 6’
President Donald Trump’s allegations that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi turned down an offer of extra security for the Capitol ahead of the riot on Jan. 6 are baseless. According to media reports, the Pentagon made no such offer of 10,000 troops prior to the riot. The Department of Defense did offer to assist in some way, but the suggestion was turned down by Pelosi, who reported feeling that having active-duty military personnel present would send the wrong message.