During congressional testimony on Tuesday, former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund shared a surprising revelation that aligns with a claim previously made by former President Donald Trump.

Sund stated that three days prior to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol Building, his request to deploy hundreds of National Guard soldiers was rejected by U.S. House Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving.

Irving reportedly cited Speaker Nancy Pelosi's disapproval as the reason behind his decision. Sund, who resigned on Jan. 8, expressed his frustration during a 90-minute hearing before the House Oversight Committee.

Sund firmly believes that the presence of National Guard soldiers on that day would have been a 'game-changer.' At a meeting on Jan. 3 with Irving and Senate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger, Sund sought their approval for the deployment of Guard soldiers to help secure the Capitol on Jan.

6. However, Irving's initial response was apprehensive, mentioning concerns about the optics and intelligence report. Sund was then directed by Irving to discuss alternative ideas with Stenger, which led to a suggestion of contacting the Pentagon to explore the feasibility of a rapid response from Guard personnel.

During congressional testimony on Tuesday, former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund shared a surprising revelation that aligns with a claim previously made by former President Donald Trump.
Sund stated that three days prior to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol Building, his request to deploy hundreds of National Guard soldiers was rejected by U.S. House Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving.
Irving reportedly cited Speaker Nancy Pelosi's disapproval as the reason behind his decision. Sund, who resigned on Jan. 8, expressed his frustration during a 90-minute hearing before the House Oversight Committee.
Sund firmly believes that the presence of National Guard soldiers on that day would have been a 'game-changer.' At a meeting on Jan. 3 with Irving and Senate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger, Sund sought their approval for the deployment of Guard soldiers to help secure the Capitol on Jan.
6. However, Irving's initial response was apprehensive, mentioning concerns about the optics and intelligence report. Sund was then directed by Irving to discuss alternative ideas with Stenger, which led to a suggestion of contacting the Pentagon to explore the feasibility of a rapid response from Guard personnel.

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