A bombshell revelation about former President Donald Trump's actions leading up to the January 6 Capitol incident has emerged as he prepares to return to the White House.
According to The Western Journal, a new report indicates that Trump explicitly ordered then-Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller to deploy military assets to ensure safety during the January 6 certification, but Miller allegedly defied these orders.
The report, titled "On the Failures and Politicization of the January 6 Select Committee," cites transcripts from Department of Defense Inspector General interviews that paint a drastically different picture from the narrative promoted by the Democratic-led January 6 committee. These documents suggest that Miller's decision to ignore Trump's directive may have contributed to the security failures that day.
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley's testimony reveals Trump's clear instructions during a January 3, 2021 meeting. According to Milley, Trump stated:
Hey, I don't care if you use Guard, or soldiers, active-duty soldiers, do whatever you have to do. Just make sure it's safe.
Miller's response to these orders was particularly striking. He admitted to investigators that he deliberately chose to disregard Trump's directive, stating:
There was absolutely — there is absolutely no way I was putting U.S. Military forces at the Capitol.
The acting defense secretary's decision was reportedly influenced by an opinion piece published in The Washington Post on January 3, 2021, signed by all living former defense secretaries.
The investigation reveals former Representative Liz Cheney's previously undisclosed involvement in orchestrating the Washington Post opinion piece that influenced Miller's decision. Her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, co-authored the article that specifically named Miller and urged him to avoid actions that might "undermine the election results."
Miller's testimony suggests his decisions were partially motivated by fears of public perception and social media criticism. He expressed concern about being labeled a "Trump crony" and worried about accusations that he might use the military to overthrow the government.
The report highlights how Miller's fears of public perception apparently outweighed his obligation to follow presidential orders. His testimony to the inspector general revealed his preoccupation with social media criticism and public opinion rather than focusing on security concerns.
The timing of this report's release carries significant implications as Trump prepares to return to office. It challenges the prevailing narrative about January 6 that dominated media coverage through 2022 and potentially influenced the midterm elections.
These revelations raise questions about the accountability of military leadership and the chain of command during critical moments of national security.
The newly released report fundamentally challenges the established narrative of the January 6 events, revealing that Trump had actively sought to prevent violence by ordering military protection for the Capitol. This directive was allegedly disregarded by Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller, who admitted to refusing the deployment of military assets despite direct orders from his commander-in-chief.
As Congress prepares to certify Trump's recent election victory and his upcoming January 20 inauguration approaches, these revelations suggest a potential reexamination of the entire January 6 investigation and the roles played by various officials in the events of that day.
