Janice R. Andrews
Nancy Pelosi’s angry reaction to the attack on the Capitol on January 6 is shown in new video. It shows how frustrated she is with President Trump and the Capitol’s security problems. This previously unreleased video, which was shot by Pelosi’s daughter and photographer Alexandra Pelosi, shows how she acted and responded during the chaos that followed the riot. The video, which was recently looked at by POLITICO and given to the House Committee on Administration, which is led by Republicans, shows new details about how the former Speaker quickly tried to deal with the problem and hold Trump responsible.
Pelosi’s Quick Reaction to the Riot
The video, which is made up of about 50 minutes of raw film, shows how quickly Pelosi acted after the deadly attack on the Capitol. As the attack happened, Pelosi was focused on making sure that Joe Biden’s presidency would be recognized right away. But she quickly turned her attention to Trump, whom she said was to blame for the violence that stopped the approval process.
Pelosi said, “I just feel sick about what he did to the Capitol and the country today.” She was clearly tired and slouched in the back of her SUV early on January 7. “That was wrong, and he needs to pay for it.” This comment shows how angry Pelosi is with Trump’s part in what happened that day and foreshadows her later push for impeachment.
Chaos during evacuation and security problems
There are many details in the video about Pelosi’s exit from the Capitol. The clip, which was recorded by Alexandra Pelosi, shows how frantic it was as Pelosi was led to safety through the Capitol’s halls. Pelosi’s main worries at this time were the security steps in place and the need to act quickly.
You can feel Pelosi’s anger as she scolds security staff for how they handled the issue. “The members asked how many times, ‘Are we ready?'” “Are we ready?” “We’re not ready for the worst,” Pelosi said, showing her disappointment at the lack of readiness and the National Guard’s slow reaction. Her words show a bigger problem with the Capitol’s security leaders: they didn’t see the threat coming and handled it well.
Attention Turns to Impeachment and Safety
As soon as the attack happened, Pelosi turned her attention to immediate security issues and making plans for how to hold Trump responsible next. As Pelosi and other congressional leaders watched the news about the rioters at Fort McNair, they were shocked and upset. Trump’s answer to the riot made Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, and other important people angry, as they talked about it.
“Nancy, we shouldn’t let him off the hook. We said in a message that he needs to make a comment. Schumer said that Trump’s video message, in which he didn’t criticize the rioters but instead spread false claims about election fraud, was “heresy.” Pelosi agreed with this and said that Trump’s actions were “insurrection” and that he was “guilty” of the crime.
Pelosi’s press conference and efforts to remove Trump from office
By January 7, Pelosi was working on a strong statement that would strongly condemn what Trump did. As she drove to the Capitol, she talked with her top staff about her message. They focused on how to make Trump look like a threat to the country. Pelosi thought about asking Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund to quit, but she chose to focus on Trump and the impeachment problem as a whole.
Pelosi’s plan was a careful balancing act that took into account the need to fix security problems without taking attention away from the main issue, which was Trump’s guilt. Her staff talked about the possibility that Capitol security officials, like Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving, would quit. Irving had already said he was going to retire. The conversation showed that Pelosi was determined to talk about the problems with leadership while keeping the focus on Trump’s role in the uprising.
Responses to Security Breach and Next Steps
The video also shows Pelosi’s response to the security problems in the Capitol and what she did to fix them. During her talks with her staff, Pelosi talked about how frustrated she was with how inadequate the Capitol security reaction was and how accountability was needed. This included talking about how to handle security at the Capitol and whether to fire officials who weren’t doing their jobs well.
As Pelosi worked on her speech, she had to figure out how to frame the story around Trump’s acts while also talking about bigger security problems. In her public comments about using the 25th Amendment, she didn’t name any specific Cabinet members. This was done on purpose to keep the attention on Trump’s role in the situation.
What Pelosi’s Response Means for the Future
The newly released video shows in great detail how Pelosi responded to the attack on January 6 and shows how determined she was to hold Trump responsible and fix the security problems that made the violence worse. The video shows how angry Pelosi is with how the situation was handled and how determined she is to make sure that Biden’s approval goes through despite the problems.
The release of this video gives the events of January 6 a more personal and immediate feel. It also gives us a better look at Pelosi’s leadership during one of the most troubled times in recent American history. The video is very important for the House Committee on Administration’s investigation because it shows how big the attack on the Capitol really was and how people tried to fix the problems it caused.
Pelosi’s actions after the riot show how determined she is to deal with the problems caused by the uprising and how focused she is on holding those responsible accountable. The video shows not only how she led during a very important time, but also how determined she was to deal with the bigger effects of the attack on American democracy.
