AP: Pence Told Pentagon In Urgent Jan. 6 Call To 'Clear the Capitol'

During the January 6 Capitol insurrection, Vice President Mike Pence urgently called the Pentagon, urging them to clear the Capitol. Despite his call, the response was slow, and rioters controlled the Capitol for hours. Congressional leaders are now demanding accountability from Pentagon leaders for their decision-making that day. The violence escalated after President Trump's speech, with requests for National Guard assistance delayed. It wasn't until after 4:30 PM, following a tweet from Trump, that the military plan was finalized. National Guard members arrived in riot gear by 5:20 PM, and the Capitol was declared secure by 8:00 PM.

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