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You mean politicians like the mayor of DC, a Democrat who refused offers of assistance from the military in the days before the riot? https://www.latimes.com/p
by ghufran_syed 6y ago
You mean politicians like the mayor of DC, a Democrat who refused offers of assistance from the military in the days before the riot?
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2021-01-07/dc-riots-capitol-police-reject-federal-help https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2021-01-07/dc-riots-c...
- zimpenfish 6y agoCan't read that due to adblock but this seems to be the same story - https://apnews.com/article/55972c6be7b819f46ec0ec55addd64b7 https://apnews.com/article/55972c6be7b819f46ec0ec55addd64b7 Which doesn't mention anything about Mayor Bowser refusing offers of assistance - only the Capitol Police. Indeed, it cites her asking for assistance on December 31st in preparation.
- xxpor 6y agoThe capitol police aren't under the control of the DC mayor, they're part of the legislative branch.