Charlie Savage
Washington Correspondent
The Pentagon has issued a curious statement in the name of Chris Miller, the acting secretary of defense, in which he says that he and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff had spoken with Pence, Pelosi, McConnell, Schumer and Hoyer about the situation at the Capitol – a list that notably does not include Trump. “We have fully activated the D.C. National Guard to assist federal and local law enforcement as they work to peacefully address the situation,” Miller said. “We are prepared to provide additional support as necessary and appropriate as requested by local authorities. Our people are sworn to defend the constitution and our democratic form of government and they will act accordingly.”
