Head Of D.C. National Guard Says He Had To Wait Hours To Deploy Jan. 6

The transcript discusses the delayed deployment of the National Guard during the Capitol riot on January 6th. Major General William Walker explains the delay was due to waiting for approval from the Secretary of Defense, with concerns about the optics of deploying the Guard. The transcript also highlights intelligence and communication failures, noting that warnings about potential violence were not acted upon in time.

What was Major General William Walker waiting for before deploying the National Guard on January 6th?

• Support from local police

• Confirmation of a threat

• A direct order from the President

• Approval from the Secretary of Defense

Why did Army senior leaders hesitate to deploy the National Guard at the Capitol?

• They were coordinating with other agencies

• They lacked sufficient personnel

• They were waiting for additional intelligence

• They were concerned about the optics

What did General Walker find unusual about the restrictions on deploying the National Guard?

• They were not approved by Congress

• They were not in place during summer protests

• They were stricter than usual

• They were communicated verbally

What did the acting Department of Homeland Security Intelligence chief say about the potential for violence?

• It was ignored

• It was exaggerated

• It was underestimated

• It was known ahead of time

What was a major issue identified in the response to the Capitol riot?

• An overestimation of the threat

• A lack of resources

• A breakdown in communication

• A delay in intelligence gathering