The Defense Department is under scrutiny over its actions related to the January 6, 2021, riot at the United States Capitol building. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), Chairman of the House Oversight Subcommittee, sent a letter to the Department of Defense Inspector General (Dod IG) criticizing the agency’s report on the matter.
The letter argues that the Inspector General’s report is riddled with inaccuracies, omissions, and biased narratives that obscure the truth surrounding the incident.
Loudermilk’s letter refutes the report’s claims that the Defense Department’s actions were “appropriate” and “reasonable” despite its failure to deploy the National Guard in time to prevent violence.
“The DoD IG knowingly concealed the extent of the delay in constructing a narrative that is favorable to DoD and Pentagon leadership,” the letter reads.
Loudermilk accuses the DoD of intentionally delaying the deployment of the DC National Guard (DCNG) during the riot, citing testimony from DCNG personnel. He also claimed the agency refused to adequately investigate these delays and omitted evidence. The letter refers to “Secretary [Ryan] McCarthy’s failure to communicate the Secretary of Defense’s order to the DCNG Commander – to immediately deploy forces to the Capitol at 3:04 p.m.” […]
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