The aftermath of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, focusing on Ashli Babbitt, an unarmed Trump supporter who was shot and killed by a police officer, Capt. Michael Byrd. It reveals that Byrd received a promotion and a significant bonus despite a history of disciplinary issues. The author also criticizes the actions of political leaders, specifically blaming then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for not providing necessary support to the Capitol Police during the riot.
The piece suggests that the riot was mischaracterized as an insurrection, arguing it developed from a protest that escalated due to a lack of communication and preparedness on the part of law enforcement. Particular attention is given to Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, who was looking for backup but faced delays. The article claims that there was a deliberate obstruction of support from the National Guard due to political fears about President Trump, as reflected in the actions of military officials like General Mark Milley.
Milley is portrayed as paranoid and concerned about Trump's potential to misuse military power, even as Sund’s call for the National Guard went unanswered for hours. The author argues that the delay and the characterization of the event benefited Democratic narratives about Trump and his supporters, framing Sund as a scapegoat for the failures of others who remained unpunished. In summary, the text critiques the handling of the riot, suggests political motives behind the responses, and calls for a re-examination of the events as portrayed by key political figures.
https://nypost.com/2024/11/24/opinion/tragic-ashli-babbitt-and-the-buried-jan-6-truth/
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