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

What communication breakdown occurred between the FBI and police leadership in Washington?