Colonel Attempts To ‘Set The Record Straight’ About DC National Guard's Actions On Jan. 6

During Wednesday’s House Administration Committee hearing, Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) questioned Colonel Earl Matthews and other witnesses about the National Guard’s delay on Jan. 6.
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[@jamesp.rogers5156]

The Jan 6th commitee KNEW the truth but chose to cover it up for their own political reasons . These gentlemen are American heros for coming forth with the truth , regardless of how it affects them , good or bad .People that's true bravery .

[@jefflinnell8492]

It's a continuation of the fake Russia collusion story that Hillary paid for and cost the tax payers billions for their salaries and investigations into trump for the four years he was president. And now for all of Biden's nightmare of a presidency.

[@charlesljones2454]

When did the investigative committee cover up anything .....their investigations uncovered a lot of details .....and dispelled a lot of trumps lies .....according to his own security chief .....he never asked for the national guard ......which is what his security chief said under oath.

[@DaTooch_e]

oh? And this committee has no political ulterior motive? These are honest politicians.

[@williamkerr2121]

@@DaTooch_e Their motive is to expose the corruption of the J6 committee.

[@lawrencemarocco8197]

All the treasonous hacks on that Jan 6 "committee" must be brought to justice.

[@theophrastus3.056]

No, he doesn’t “attempt” to set it straight. He sets it straight and exposes gross corruption.

[@teg5135]

What integrity and character looks like.

[@mountainmama4133]

That's what KILLS ME. The man is on a roll and what happens? Time's up. Our system don't work for the people.

[@WilliamMurphy-uv9pm]

What is it that you do not understand? This is only political theater. All show and no go.

[@timothypalmquist5002]

Yes,wtf

[@Wotan-Born]

💯

[@PiperStart]

Clamp down hard on the truth - give it 5 minutes. However, if you lie, you can have one hour.

[@erictaylor1958]

Very honorable man and you can tell he's telling the truth he has too much to lose by lying. This gentleman is totally appalled that this is going on as am I.

[@kerpal321]

these men are american heroes, true patriots

[@amandiepannell786]

Lord, protect these brave young men for speaking up for the truth to be exposed to those who refuse to see

[@aliveandwell829]

Don't you just love how "we all just want the truth" but ONLY if you can spit it out in 5 minutes??? WTF is that? Do you want this guy's sworn testimony or not????? This is NOT justice! Let the man speak!

[@eristicfreethinker2098]

It’s all just a distraction to create the appearance that R care and are doing something. In reality, they all play for the same team . . . and it’s not America.

[@rogershafer6193]

REALLY !!! THIS 5 MINUTE CRAP NEEDS TO GO !!!!

[@phillip9468]

Unfortunately the hearings would go on for years as the Democrats would simply go on "filibustering questioning" sagas. Fauci was proven to have lied to Congress but what happened, nothing.

[@ShirasongMusic]

Needs to go on Tucker and Joe Rogan

[@user-ro8vr6tu2c]

It warms my heart that we still have American's that will stand for truth and integrity. Bravo , good sirs.

[@bobbycorrigan7969]

I want to buy this Col. dinner & a beer, thank you for your sevice sir. 👍🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@fredgumaba2891]

Same here 🙏

[@michaelfine9211]

What a hero this Colonel is! I will pray for him.

[@Ray96744]

Love the colonel! Thank you so much for your service. I wish there were many more like you.

[@dwm5150]

As a former U. S. Army, National Guard, and reservist member, I can assure you that there is lots more military personnel who have integrity, honor and courage. Hopefully you are speaking of the TV Generals, because they have absolutely no integrity, honor or courage. Thank you for your support of our Country’s military.

[@Ray96744]

@@dwm5150 I have 2 sons active duty right now

[@BasedGNellz]

Salute to Colonel Earl G. Mathews. Great job again with the lower 3rd, Forbes..Jesus Christ....

[@mrshifter8220]

This is a person of integrity and character folks.......thank you Sir.

[@user-tl6xz3yq9u]

Why do they keep bringing these people in front of committees. They should be testifying in front of the judges in the supreme Court.

[@peteshour768]

Finally, people are giving straight answers. Backing it up with facts that can be corroborated is impressive.

[@CrystartheWolf]

Unless you are Alejandro Mayorkas - he is immune to lying to congress.

[@IAmWithinEverything]

Or Merrick Garland

[@b0bbyblueyes746]

@@IAmWithinEverything or Hunter Biden

[@fehlrock]

Don't forget Christopher Wray. He is the worst, at not answering congressional questions 😞

[@jerryishaya9458]

This is the kind of person I would happily call #myblack brother ❤

[@user-oh2yl3gz7s]

Jan 6 was a sham

[@texasrepojoe6755]

Created by Nancy Pelosi.

[@texasrepojoe6755]

No longer speaker of the house.

[@UnkklRico]

Fedsurrection

[@gregparrott]

NO. It was not a 'sham' I hope you realize that the testimony here does not contradict the 1/6 finding. In contrast, it AMPLIFIES the degree of trump's dereliction. The testimony here attests that Michael Flynn's brother (Charles), LIED in an effort to deflect blame away from the White House.

[@SteveninTune]

​@@texasrepojoe6755a Trump Humper convention ❤

[@benlamar6267]

It doesnt matter if people lie to the court anymore. They are not held accountable and they know it.

[@taylorshelp5046]

The lies are going to be exposed!

[@DannyEastVillage]

That dude Matthews..wow. THAT'S what an American is. Brings tears to my eyes. I couldn't be prouder to be his countryman.

[@robcates2383]

Absolutely. DANNY!!

[@thomashasty2936]

Let the man finish what he’s saying. You’re time May be up but his isn’t!!! Dammit!

[@robertlivingston1634]

Look at the stunned look on the Colonel face at the end, mid speech my time is up so you can no longer continue. No wonder we never get the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

[@timothyslaughter476]

You've exposed SWAMPINGTON DC' s 5 minute abbs secret!!

[@hurrican11Bpoint]

I for ONE BELIEVE HIM. IVE SEEN MILITARY PEOPLE BACKSTABBING WAYS @ times

[@lizzieb6311]

I for one have seen Biden Administration backstabbing ways…over and over and over again

[@kristinemacdonald9627]

Should have let the man speak‼️

[@Ericah81]

The truth always comes out!

[@user-hf7ue4if4p]

A man standing against the establishment's lies.

[@user-xv4zh2ej4u]

The Truth the Truth.., Thank God for the Light Shing Brightly on the Truth. Praise be to God. Amen.

[@chrisbrimhall1613]

What a honorable man

[@pattylangel2699]

God bless this colonel!!!

[@johnhmielewski1230]

That is a True American hero, Brave as can be. May God be with him because after that he's going to need it.

[@JowellRivera]

Once again. Those Generals need to he court martialed

[@user-jh8mo1gx6l]

Their courage is exemplified by their selfless actions to bring the truth to those who had been lied to. There is no higher honor than to be known as an American Patriot!

[@jeffcanfixit]

WOW, talk about hanging out all out.. Brave men...

[@user-xv4zh2ej4u]

The Colonel should Promoted and quickly moved up the ranks to hopefully become a Chairman Joint Chief Staff of all the Military Service Branches.

[@michaelhodges9731]

Sadly, no matter what you say in court, if you know the right people, you are golden.

[@DonnaHall-xp9zn]

No, in this day and time perjury is NOT A CRIME!!!! JUST ASK GARLAND AND WRAY!!!

[@jeanne5044]

If your a Democrat the 2 tier justice

[@chiefswife1212]

King of lying to congress, mayorcas, 😂😂😂😂anyone can lie to congress😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gailcarmack2954]

Are you listening people!! That's Mike Flynns brother they are talking about! Not Nancy, not Chuck, not Obama, not Biden!! Go back and listen to it. If you missed it.

[@jamesschmidt9217]

Well??????? …not everyone goes to jail for lying to Congress!

[@castnerscutthroats9297]

Somewhere there's a list of personnel on that specific call. Drop those names like the country depends on it. Because it does.

[@charleshowd9784]

It was on purpose. They wanted a huge scene. Protect these men.

[@SteveninTune]

It a was only tourist ❤

[@therealGP]

@@SteveninTune what

[@hermenutic]

It's beginning to sound like the 'fix' was in plans.

[@ruth4thetruth334]

Wow, I've never seen so many people walking in front of and behind someone giving testimony

[@peacefulheart9228]

God bless these heroes.

[@Don-kr5tp]

Jan 6 was a setup

[@gingerthomas5758]

Yep, Trump set it up...

[@SteveninTune]

It was a bunch of Karens

[@88badstang]

​@@SteveninTunethis Nov is going to be traumatic for you. 😂 Silly marxist

[@donjonjr1]

"You have to fight like hell" Donald j trump "Let's have trial by combat" Rudy gulliani "Hang Mike Pence" Maga mob The only scam is your willingness to regurgitate those lies

[@pattylangel2699]

Yes and Flynn was a big part of all the planning!

[@user-lo4ym8yt9b]

Will anyone stand up for the police personal? Especially the police personnel that were waiting on the OK to move in??? This is a crazy happening!

[@MikeCgaz]

Thank you Sir!

[@ronaldburdick1016]

Than call a grand jury and arrest these people starting with Nancy Pelosi .

[@Mimi-ml9md]

A brave man with integrity! How admirable

[@terrymcfadden954]

I love you Sir! I have your back. You have a place to stay with me and my family if ever needed. Thank you for your service.

[@mikegallagher4883]

He is a true man of honor and integrity Bravo!

[@user-yv7zm2vr2o]

UK. Surely America must be able to provide details about who was on a bloody phonecall at such a time. It stinks because people were on phone calls to others but they have no justification to be calling this guy or that lady. Releasing all the logs and CCTV would give clarity but they don't want all data in the public.

[@fload46d]

Sounds like we have some good men there. Hopefully we have enough good men to overcome this threat to our country.

[@IAmWithinEverything]

Whoever came up with the 5 minute rule?

[@fehlrock]

Thank God for America. Men like Colonel Matthews are able to be cultivated and exist in todays culture and society.

[@fehlrock]

Colonel Earl G. Matthews for president !

[@nancybaker9021]

God bless Colone!! Your very Truthful

[@stacieadams1403]

These men need protection....

[@anthonygordon2976]

Open up TRUTH 😮 Truth

[@beammeup8458]

"TIMES UP" ON THE TRUTH ? Great committee !

[@mrpumba2147]

Courage!

[@donnahardy3582]

Wow, actually simple yes or no! 👏🏻

[@user-es1yn1ct2u]

What a joke questioning the man about lying

[@IAmWithinEverything]

RELEASE THE J6 PRISONERS NOW

[@davea6466]

Forbes needs to be honest and tell both sides of this story.

[@todwarner9207]

Thank God there is a disclaimer telling us how to view the events of 1/6/2021

[@kathybarnett7941]

Wow! Impressive!

[@ronviejo4994]

perjury is only a crime if you're NOT a Dem

[@thomasrodriguez2227]

That Colonel either needed more time to clearly get his point across or he needed to speak more directly to the point he was trying to make. Too bad, a few more minutes and he could’ve really delivered highly damaging testimony about the fraudulent Jan 6 committee and all the lies about that day.

[@aliveandwell829]

@@thomasrodriguez2227 "Too bad"???? You mean it's a TRAVESTY! It is the OPPOSITE of justice! There are (or at least there should be) NO time limits on the truth! It's like they're saying, "we want the truth but only if you can give it to us quickly, we don't want to miss our tee time!" This is disgusting! LET THE MAN SPEAK!

[@thomasrodriguez2227]

Agreed.

[@jacksonlee3771]

​@@thomasrodriguez2227 the way he keeps interrupting the colonel, you would think the politician doesn't want the facts to come out.

[@ToddClemmer]

Notice how they always will have heads behind the speaker that are in disagreement with them?

[@donallen626]

A good officer. The truth and nothing but.

[@user-hu7ip6ly5q]

This needs to start a revolution for justice!

[@kimbella1452]

I'm not going to prison for anyone! Heard that

[@franksanchez1974]

Wow.

[@gailpierucci2170]

And neither side gives a crap to prosecute those who lied

[@harrykuheim6107]

And who is the "Threat to Democracy"?

[@Ericah81]

Actually, if you lied to Congress, nothing happens because Mayorkas has lied to them 100 million times and he still doing just fine!!!!

[@robcates2383]

Whose fact checking Wikipedia??

[@pattylangel2699]

Flynn is big time trouble!!

[@nancybaker9021]

It’s going to be a lot of people charged in the Jan 6

[@nfs294]

the jan 6 committee did know they should go to jail

[@enfredlindstrom6763]

this is why they taking the word honor out of the army all ?

[@OGMann]

When you know you have chosen truth over career. Coming out against superior (in rank, power, and political connections) officers is a dangerous path.

[@robwastman4993]

I was in DC on Jan 5-Jan7. I wasn’t anywhere near the capital on Jan 6th but I did take a walk around the capital on Jan 7th where I witnessed the National guard in place and fencing going up. This tells me that the National Guard was there but, not deployed on Jan 6th until after the feds had their photo opp.

[@Jobobasdhascy]

J6 commitee should be all in prison for hiding the truth

[@gailpierucci2170]

Fans lied why is she still practicing!

[@chiefswife1212]

😂😂😂😂why does oath say defend the United States, shouldnt it say only if ordered to???? Thanks for doing nothing at border too!!😂😂😂😂

[@ToddClemmer]

3:58 who is the guy shaking his head in the back on the left?

[@user-yy9mf7hp5m]

WOW who didn't know Michael Flynn was liar? Lol

[@benotisanchez5583]

Google should increase the font of their added "context" on this video. Because very few people have any trust in Google at this point.

[@willaknotts1298]

How stupid is that Committee to stop the testimony in the middle of testifying. I guess they really dont want facts and truths ever!!!!!

[@enfredlindstrom6763]

is there any Honor left ?

[@davidgiles9651]

They weren't told the truth, AND "HE THINKS" ?

[@patdonnelly9392]

Don't know if anyone else does this, but I always watch the people behind whoever is speaking .Watching the faces on the men on either side of the Colonel is telling. One looks resigned and a little embarrassed. The older guy goes from staring daggers to excessive blinking to 'uh-oh' quite quickly! ('course I could be very wrong, but I love trying to read people.)

[@pattiRMCVR]

Hey utube.. you can CORRECT your TAG now!

[@burkejones8277]

Why is there a context box from Wikipedia on this? 😂😂 KZbin is a joke!!!

[@imsrini]

Where was the guy who said "be there. Will be wild !" ? 🤣 General Charles Flynn, brother of QAnon General Michael Flynn, a liar ? Didn't see that coming ! Shocker ! 🤣

[@benlamar6267]

He certainly can be exact about tines. HUM!!!!

[@charlessmith1144]

The FBI should be disbanded.

[@wyodrifter5539]

Something that could have easily! Been stopped. Instead never let a good crisis go to waste. It’s their MO