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Pelosi Defends Against January 6 National Guard Claims

10/16/2025

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Nancy Pelosi (former Speaker of the House) confronted a LindellTV reporter on October 15, 2025, about her alleged refusal to deploy the National Guard during January 6, 2021.
The reporter asked about liability from the January 6 Select Committee.
Pelosi denied refusing the National Guard, saying Trump failed to send troops.
The National Guard was formally requested after the riot began, with troops arriving hours later.

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Story summary

Nancy Pelosi (former Speaker of the House) confronted a LindellTV reporter on October 15, 2025, about her alleged refusal to deploy the National Guard during January 6, 2021.
The reporter asked about liability from the January 6 Select Committee.
Pelosi denied refusing the National Guard, saying Trump failed to send troops.
The National Guard was formally requested after the riot began, with troops arriving hours later.