Claim by Nancy Pelosi about Trump's response to Capitol riot
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi claimed that President Trump refused to send the National Guard to protect the Capitol on January 6, 2021. However, fact-checking by Breitbart News revealed that Trump did offer the National Guard, but the offer was refused by Democrats due to previous criticisms of National Guard deployment. Pelosi and Democrats have been criticized for their handling of security at the Capitol.
Key Points
- Trump did offer the National Guard to Pelosi, but the offer was refused
- Pelosi and Democrats have been criticized for their handling of security at the Capitol
Pros
- Breitbart News fact-checked Pelosi's claim and provided evidence to the contrary
Cons
- Pelosi's claim was false and misleading