For years, those in charge of elections have said stoking false fears about voting would one day lead to violence. On Wednesday, they were proved right.
Capitol Police Rejected Federal Help Days Ahead Of Insurrection Attack
With warnings of potential violence at the pro-Trump rally, the National Guard and FBI offered manpower and resources. The police turned them down.
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WASHINGTON (AP) Three days before supporters of President Donald Trumprioted at the Capitol, the Pentagon asked the U.S Capitol Police if it needed National Guard manpower. And as the mob descended on the building Wednesday, Justice Department leaders reached out to offer up FBI agents. The police turned them down both times, according to senior defense officials and two people familiar with the matter.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday he requested and received the immediate resignation of Senate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger one day after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol.