Trump's Claims and House GOP Responses

Trump recently asserted that he requested 10,000 National Guard troops on January 6th to protect his supporters, and he claimed that deep state operatives ignored his orders, which he believes proves he acted innocently. However, this narrative has been thoroughly debunked by the January 6th committee, which found no evidence that Trump ever made such a call. The committee’s report utilized testimony from Trump’s own aides, who confirmed that there was never an actual offer of troops at his behest. It appears that House Republicans are attempting to reshape Trump's intent by suggesting he wanted more law enforcement present, arguing that this reflects he would not have supported the events that transpired at the Capitol.