Neither Mr. Irving nor Mr. Stenger, who both resigned after the riot, responded to multiple requests for an interview. It was the first time Mr. Irving asked about permission to seek support from the National Guard, according to Drew Hammill, Ms. Pelosi’s deputy chief of staff. Ms. McCullough said he did, according to Ms. Pelosi’s office. Ms. McCullough left the chamber to call Mr. McConnell’s chief of staff, Sharon Soderstrom, but could not reach her. There was also confusion about whether approval from congressional leaders was needed to request National Guard troops.

Source: New York Times February 21, 2021 23:58 UTC