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Newly uncovered footage captured by the daughter of Nancy Pelosi during the chaotic events of January 6 reveals a startling moment where the former House Speaker admits the National Guard should have been summoned sooner. However, instead of focusing on the gravity of the situation and the safety of lawmakers, Pelosi quickly pivoted to how she could leverage the crisis against then-President Donald Trump—after all, the adage “never let a serious crisis go to waste” seems to be etched into the minds of many Democrats.
In the video, muffled by the mask-wearing cast of characters, Pelosi acknowledges what she believes to be a failure on her part to take control of the security situation. While it may not be crystal clear what she is articulating, the underlying sentiment is evident; she concedes to have dropped the ball, yet no public accountability materialized from her lips. Instead, the attention switched almost instantaneously from security failures to how the unfolding events could be weaponized against Trump, a man she has seemed bent on destroying politically.
Throughout the riot, Pelosi’s priority appeared to be ensuring the certification of Joe Biden’s presidency rather than addressing the rioters storming the Capitol. In the early hours after the upheaval, signs of her exhaustion are clear as she expresses her distress over Trump’s role in the chaos, stating he must “pay a price” for his involvement. It’s as if the Capitol’s safety was a secondary concern, overshadowed by her desire to extract political revenge.
This incident raises an interesting point: many have questioned why, despite her responsibilities, Pelosi didn’t take accountability for security lapses and instead shifted the blame toward Trump. A report noted that accountability seemed to extend only to others, with discussions swirling about firing Capitol Police officials but no admission of her stake in the matter. The very essence of leadership implies taking responsibility, yet Pelosi fished for scapegoats, creating a narrative conveniently focused on Trump’s supposed guilt.
RAGING BULL: New J6 Footage Shows Pelosi Admitting They 'Totally Failed,' Then Setting Sights on Trumphttps://t.co/mwN4Rmv2ZF
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As time rolls on, the patterns and motivations of Pelosi come to light. She has displayed a penchant for deflection and vindictiveness, as seen when she brushed Joe Biden aside during her latest political maneuvers. While Trump’s supporters maintain that he called for peaceful protest—utterly contradicted by the assertion of insurrection—a deeper question lingers: will Pelosi ever face scrutiny for her own failures that day? The questions surrounding her leadership are a continuous echo, drawing skepticism about whether the political elite will hold themselves accountable while casting blame elsewhere. It’s a classic case of “Tend to doubt that,” indeed—a fitting encapsulation of America’s enduring distrust in those claiming to lead.
