Where Was The National Guard When The Capitol Was Breached?

The transcript describes the violent breach of the US Capitol by protesters, who reached the Senate floor, prompting questions about the absence of the National Guard. Despite warnings from DC's mayor, the Guard was not deployed, contrasting sharply with the heavy military presence during the June protests following George Floyd's death. The president had previously called for military action against protesters, but in 2021, the Capitol was overrun before the Guard was activated.

What was the main question raised during the chaos at the US Capitol?

• What was the police response?

• Who organized the protest?

• Where is the National Guard?

• Why were the protesters allowed inside?

What did DC's mayor do in anticipation of the protests?

• Closed all government buildings

• Issued a curfew for the entire city

• Requested the National Guard be deployed

• Organized a counter-protest

How did the National Guard's response to the Capitol events differ from the protests after George Floyd's death?

• The Guard was not involved in either event

• The Guard was deployed immediately during the Capitol events

• The Guard was not deployed during the Capitol events

• The Guard was more aggressive during the Capitol events

What was the purpose of the National Guard's deployment during the protests following George Floyd's death?

• To assist local police in crowd control

• To face off with a foreign adversary

• To clear peaceful protesters for a photo op

• To protect government buildings

What was the president's stance on handling protests across the nation?

• He encouraged peaceful dialogue

• He threatened to deploy the military

• He called for more police presence

• He asked for international assistance