Trump's Claims and National Guard Controversy

Trump recently claimed that he requested 10,000 National Guard troops to the Capitol on January 6th, suggesting this as evidence of his innocence regarding the insurrection. However, reports from the January 6th committee have debunked this assertion, illustrating that there was never an actual offer or serious plan to deploy such troops. Furthermore, discussions among National Guard leaders indicated that if Trump had directly called for assistance, there could have been a faster response to protect the Capitol. It is clear that Trump's true intent leaned towards ensuring the safety of his supporters rather than the security of the Capitol itself.