In the aftermath of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Former Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving recalled to House Admin how previous discussions with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her office factored in to his "Blender of decision making," according to three sources with direct knowledge of Irving's talk with House Admin.
Pelosi's office had previously impressed upon Irving that the National Guard was to remain off Capitol Grounds, Irving allegedly told House Admin.
"The Speaker's Office has made it clear publicly and repeatedly that our office was not consulted or contacted concerning any request for the National Guard ahead of January 6th. That has been confirmed by former Sergeant at Arms Irving in sworn testimony before Senate committees. The Speaker expects security professionals to make security decisions and to briefed about those decisions," Hammill said.
Irving testified that he first received a formal request from Sund to activate the National Guard after 2 pm on Jan. 6th. Additionally, when Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley asked if he had to run the request "Up the chain of command," Irving replied "No," in testimony before a joint Senate Homeland Security and Rules Committee.
Sund said he sent a request for help from the National Guard to Irving around 1:09 p.m, according to CNN. Irving said he was contacted about the matter after 2:00 pm, Axios reported.
Sources questioned how Irving got the request after 2 pm but Pelosi approved the request at 1:43 pm.
Another source familiar with conversations told the Caller, "Irving is covering for Pelosi. There's no doubt."
Saturday, February 27, 2021
‘Conversations' Pelosi Had With Sgt At Arms About National Guard Presence Factored Into ‘Blender Of Decision Making' That Led Up To Riot
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