Pelosi Regrets National Guard Decision on Jan. 6

Newly released footage from January 6, 2021, captures former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressing regret over the failure to deploy the National Guard ahead of the Capitol riot. In the video, recorded by her daughter for an HBO documentary, Pelosi acknowledges that Congress was not adequately prepared for the unrest and admits, 'We have totally failed.' Despite repeated inquiries from fellow lawmakers about security measures, Pelosi did not approve the deployment of National Guard troops previously offered by President Trump’s administration. The footage underscores a contradiction between Pelosi's public statements and her private acknowledgment of responsibility for the Capitol's security failures. This revelation has reignited debates over accountability for the events of January 6, with critics pointing to her decisions as pivotal in the unfolding chaos. The video was recently turned over to House Republican investigators as part of their inquiry into the January 6 security breakdown.