Gen. Milley Details How Meadows Tried To Rewrite Trump’s Role On 1/6

Host of MSNBC’s Way Too Early Jonathan Lemire and former State Department official Rick Stengel react to General Mark Milley detailing Trump’s inaction on January 6th.
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[@cptunderpantz9273]

When you accidently start a fire you call for help, when it's arson you don't.

[@BH-mc8zq]

True!

[@eliseamiot5412]

So true!!

[@johntomasini3916]

Exactly.

[@lynnecarriemurphy3448]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@candycandy5810]

well said

[@hawleygriffin1800]

You're missing it ! It wasn't that he didn't know how to operate the system to call in support to the capital. It's not that he neglected to act when even his family members asked him to. He wanted to give the insurrection time to work! He wanted to see if they could keep him in power. It wasn't dereliction. He wasn't being neglectful. He was 100% invested in the outcome!

[@alan8887]

Exactly. I think thats one of key objectives of this hearing, proving exactly what you are saying. It was ALL planned and trump was the orchestrator. Thats treason in anyones book.

[@alan8887]

Exactly. I think thats one of key objectives of this hearing, proving exactly what you are saying. It was ALL planned and trump was the orchestrator. Thats treason in anyones book.

[@harisnandwani6674]

You are so right

[@kristineh8654]

Exactly.

[@ajs11201]

Both can be true at the same time. Yes, he wanted the insurrectionists to complete their mission, and, yes, he had no idea how to stop it if/when it went awry.

[@JonStark117]

*It’s disturbing how mentally sick all these people were who were trying to hold onto power for as long as they could.*

[@Blackman19498]

@Potato Hero what 🤦🏾is that a word? Yo take yo meds!!

[@johnnoxel4188]

That is the most asinine take I’ve ever heard about Trump’s inaction on January 6th. He didn’t know who to call? He was SURROUNDED by people with that information if he bothered to ask. He wasn’t “frozen” or “incompetent”. He knew EXACTLY what he “wasn’t doing”.

[@Soapandwater6]

Exactly!

[@karinfroller7403]

You are completely right. That was the dumbest thing I ever heard.

[@trudycolborne2371]

As if the POTUS has to remember important names and numbers like a child lost in a shopping mall. Even I know you just pick up the phone and tell the secretary what you want accomplished and they make the calls happen and put you through.

[@wesleyc.4937]

Elementary school children know enough to call 9-1-1. Even with a mass murderer in the same room shooting their mates with an AR-15.

[@teresa3070]

What MSNBC ? Who was that asinine guy and why did we have to listen to that bs?

[@cloudie9druoid172]

Give me a break on that BS that Trump didn’t know what to do……he was president for four years. He knew exactly what he needed to do, he just didn’t want to. Period

[@janheinbokel3969]

The world needs more Generals of the quality, bravery and integrity of a Mark Milley

[@ohreally287]

I wholeheartedly disagree with Stengel. Trump knew exactly what he was doing -- watching his scheme unfold as planned. Why call off what you want to happen.

[@pterafirma]

That's why he told the Proud Children to "stand by".

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

General Miley the same general that openly admitted to Treason for China.... Who's the next witness Benidect Arnold??

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

Meanwhile back in reality the DNC fabricated evidence that led to Russiagate in a coup attempt for 4+ years....

[@fabigrossi2976]

I agree, he knew exactly what he was doing. But I also agree trump didn't have the slightest idea of bis job. He knew exactly what he wanted, but would have never known which branch, which department, what individual to call, who is in charge of what. The people around him did the work. He just said what he wanted to happen or not to happen.

[@TwinGoats]

You do realize what trump wanted to happen WAS happening until the breach on the capital?? Electoral objections in writing and going back to the states but after the breach it was interrupted. Why on earth would trump want that??

[@AT-jm4dl]

The "he doesn't know how to operate the system" doesn't hold water. It's actually a dumb excuse that not even Trump would use. Trump had people around him. There were people calling him and saw him in person who told him that he needed to do something. All he had to do was ask anyone of those people what he needed to do to stop the insurrection. He chose not to do it.

[@chrisjohnson2460]

Quite the contrast from the way he treated protesters at Lafayette Square and the way he treated protesters that were protesting for him.

[@tamikoblackmon7019]

EXACTLY!!!!!!!! Anyone other than them and it would have been a massacre…period!!!!!!

[@coleengoodell7523]

No kidding! I noted that from day one.

[@TreeDwellingShrimp]

Yep. We ALL couldn't help noticing that.

[@petemavus2948]

He flips when any protests happen outside Trump Tower but not the Capitol?

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

Except that Lafayette square incedents was already proven to be ordered by the Democrat mayour of DC.... In case you care about reality....

[@catheybottiau6365]

He had no idea how to govern proves he never belonged there. No excuses, they told him what he needed to do. He wasn't frozen, he was enjoying and hoping.

[@Soapandwater6]

Yes, he was hoping the insurrection would succeed! Why stop them?

[@rmelin13231]

That message needs to be conveyed to the people that voted for him. But they don't understand.

[@murphyrod4839]

Mango Gomer Donny is an incompetent Baby Huey that never succeeded in anything his entire almost Octogenarian pathetic lifetime

[@gingw7333]

Definitely he was enjoying the show and gloating over how he manipulated those idiots to do as he wanted.

[@catheybottiau6365]

This insurrection makes it clear why Reps want to keep AR15s, on the market. These militia groups want these arms, always with an eventual coup, in the back of their mind.

[@robitmcclain6107]

Pence was a wet sponge until 5 and 6 January 2021 when he suddenly gained a spine. His refusal to get into the car and be spirited away by his security detail was a shining example of leadership and brought the United States down on the safe side of the blade.

[@GRJ-uz7kf]

Exactly. It's not that DT negligently "failed" to give orders. He was Commander-In-Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces, yet willingly refused to give orders. Any military general or admiral would be court martialed.

[@martymarl4602]

Did they expect a 5 time draft dodger to be loyal to the country?

[@danielee500]

Er Trump believes and still believes he's above the law then and now.

[@brahmburgers]

Putin's Puppet HAD ALREADY TOLD national guard to stand back. He enjoyed the mayhem. The committee should be looking hard at why the Nat'l Guard was grounded for 3 hours. Hint: The Flynn brothers. Mike Flynn has stated publicly that he was in favor of a Myanmar-style coup in the USA, and Mike was very influential to Trump. Connect the dots!

[@hlcepeda]

I think this is yet another situation where media/politico/Washington-speak employs the word "failed" in place of "didn't". Using "failed" _amplifies_ the implied "didn't".

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Well I assume the generals or whoever would say no to something clearly illegal, right?

[@8088I]

Two Of The "Biggliest" 'McCowards' In History: McConnell & McCarthy! :-))

[@kennethmawomo2312]

McCowards twins

[@olumideonigbogi1765]

Pence actually indirectly helped to save Americas Democracy...most especially the galant Capitol Police who held the fort selflessly with their lives...they deserve awards for their service...Rest in Peace to Officer Sicknick...and others who died...

[@voraciousreader3341]

Well, Pence didn’t leave the government, which was critical. But it’s VERY evident that the branches of the military would have descended on the White House had things gone tRump’s way….in a way, I wish they had done that, that they had taken tRump and his goons into military custody as traitors. We’d be in much better shape now than we are.

[@BenFrankarts]

An inner circle so obsessed with narratives instead of doing whats right by the people during a national emergency like Jan 6th is terrible and shows that they valued propaganda over public safety and democracy itself.

[@christinearmington]

Always

[@jamesscarbrough7289]

Yeah thats why Trump offered the National Guard ahead of time and Pelosi denied. This is pretty simple

[@newstroll982]

@@jamesscarbrough7289 Fascist propaganda. It's pretty simple for a simple mind like you to fall for it.

[@billiepulera1008]

The only thing Trump ever values is Himself Money and Power.

[@lindascott3973]

@@jamesscarbrough7289 proof of this claim? Credible proof, nit Faux Noise.

[@GRJ-uz7kf]

Of all the evidence indicating Trump's criminality, his knowing, willing refusal to order maximum military intervention is the most fatal.

[@johndunn9819]

Fatal to humans. We'll see if it's fatal for treasonous monsters.

[@sim.k.2243]

TraitorTrump planned it all

[@brahmburgers]

Agent Orange knew how to call off the attack. but HE HAD TOLD national guard and the Flynn brothers to stand back. He enjoyed the mayhem. I want to see the committee look hard at why the Nat'l Guard was grounded for 3 hours.

[@petemavus2948]

@@johndunn9819 He's gotten away with too much his whole life, if something serious isn't done to hold him accountable I don't think the American public will stand for it. And in my opinion America will then stand for nothing to have pride and faith in. That hurt to even say. Higher Power 🇺🇲 Help Us.

[@johndunn9819]

@@petemavus2948 read 1John 5:19

[@michaelmaher4154]

General Milley and Mike Pence, deserve an awful lot of praise from our country. They showed honor, integrity and, patriotism. Standing up doing their jobs and not letting this coup happen.

[@aliciasanders6948]

Hi there, you look alots from your profile picture and I would be glad to know you if the feelings matual

[@michaelmaher4154]

Thx u2

[@BlondieSL]

"He endangered democracy both through ignorance and venom!" PERFECTLY SAID!

[@jerrygriffin7629]

Yeah, those unarmed Vikings and Caveman were just wild

[@lindascott3973]

@@jerrygriffin7629 firearms are not the only weapons.

[@greenleaf2233]

Not only our democracy, but the lives of those that work in our Capitol!

[@petemavus2948]

" ignorance and venom " no two better words to describe 45... ( some pairs I know too .)

[@jerrygriffin7629]

@@lindascott3973 Really, do tell

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

He wasn't frozen. He was HAPPY to see what was happening. What an ego boost, thousands of people coming from near and far, fighting for him!

[@velikovskysghost]

@W. Weiss Yep all those people conned by T=Rump and Fox news into believing his lies. Thank goodness Joe Biden is our President and we still have a chance to save our United States of America.

[@tirsden]

I was going to say this myself, but here you are. Even if he didn't know who to call to stop what was going on (which is easily believed), he wasn't even about to try!

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

@@tirsden When the summer riots were going on he didn't even want to call the National Guard, he wanted to call in active duty troops.

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

@@velikovskysghost As a History/Sociology major its amazing to see before our eyes how easily it is for one power hungry individual attempt to gain total power as Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, did only some 80 years ago. When times get bad like the great depression, the masses will follow any one who promises them a solution. Unfortunately times are bad!

[@nonewherelistens1906]

Exactly.

[@theresamorgan1033]

First thank you for ur service, Gen. Milley. Thank you for trying to save our country.

[@danielortega2351]

January six must never, ever happen again. To do that there must be accountability and there must be new laws to protect our democracy.

[@jamesjohn9183]

It WILLLL

[@Ti-nf4fq]

It is going on right now. all over America

[@tadstertrolley7770]

It's still in progress.

[@shelleyking8450]

The laws are already in p.ace, Cheeto violated ALL of them, and needs to go to prison for it. So does everyone else involved.

[@jamesjohn9183]

@@shelleyking8450 bet you he will not

[@Raptorman0909]

It wasn't dereliction of duty, it was the plan!

[@TheHomelessDreamer]

Correct.

[@Dlv924]

Exactly

[@judytran3514]

General Milley, thank you for all the things you did and did not do to protect our democracy during Trump's presidency. You truly our America's hero!!

[@gspaulsson]

This is letting him off lightly. He saw unfold what he had been working towards ever since Nov. 3rd and he was gleeful. It's not that he didn't know what to do, not that he is incompetent, but as he made clear during his term he that wanted to be a dictator. ("As President I can do whatever I like"; when Xi Jinping was declared President for life: "Sounds like a good idea".) And his loyal followers also want to turn the US into a one-party state with a media monopoly, like "genius" Putin's Russia.They should be honest and admit it: they don't like democracy; they want a dictator. And they will keep trying until they succeed.

[@Thinkforwardnow]

Lock Traitor Trump up!!!!

[@crocodile2006]

No one cares about this Jan 6th Hollywood production.... Trump is outpolling Biden and Biden disapproval ratings are now the highest for any President in living memory. The only thing going up is the price of fuel and food. Let's Go Brandon!

[@markcepeda8144]

agreed

[@markcepeda8144]

@dillg79 dont you obsequious delusional Donald dump supporters ever learn???

[@iainherridge6253]

Yep, & lock@dillg79up to boot!

[@shivermetreason7592]

@dillg79 Go cry elsewhere. Isn't there an election somewhere you should be trying to steal right now?

[@BiggestBigBoy]

He wasn't frozen because he didn't know what to do, he knew exactly what he was doing, he willfully refused to act because doing so would have ruined his planned coup.

[@tonikirk2856]

Exactly this!

[@jamesjohn9183]

Doesn't matter they're getting away with It. I'll put my money on it

[@BiggestBigBoy]

They better hope they don't, because a trial and sentence to 20 years in federal prison is preferable to a public lynching.

[@jefscolnago]

@Potato Hero Thanks for the info, Mr. PotatoHead.

[@jomcgrath6422]

You’re so right!! It is a blockbuster!! Watching from Australia- if this was a storyline for a movie you’d think it went too far, was too far fetched!!! Great hearings - so thorough, so well put together, so well done.

[@ianreed9571]

I love seeing all the Trump trolls freaking out over this hearing! Little do they know that there are 6 more hearings coming. I love it!!!😅✌

[@conniegaylord5206]

🙈🙉🙊

[@frankaaaa384]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂I feel the some.

[@georgehenderson7783]

I love seeing all the anti-Trumpers who have Trump in their heads 24/7 gobble all this up! 😅✌ Little do they know the vast majority of the country is not interested in this clown show, they're interested in solutions to the problems of inflation, food shortages, the open border, etc. that the Biden-Harris administration has brought us.

[@4014Thugsy]

They can't keep lying about the Election Fraud anymore. of course they are freaking out

[@izy205]

Seeing republicans squirm in the face of truth and justice gives me so much pleasure

[@mattholsen7060]

"...a Dereliction of duty..." No. That's not what it was. It was sedition. He wasn't negligent. He was complicit.

[@poladelarosa8399]

Mr. Stengel: The proper adjective for Trump being glued to the TV during the resurrection is 'riveted', not 'frozen. It was reality TV with blockbuster ratings, and he was the star.

[@maryksanders2010]

Trump was not frozen he was too excited about what was going on thanking look what all these people are doing for me

[@b.t.2795]

Trump's minions further elevating Trump to God like status.

[@markcepeda8144]

pathetically..so

[@tex2step919]

And that was ok??

[@markg.7865]

The clown king was cheering on his MAGA cult confederate army!

[@marydupree27]

exactly, why would he call off the traitors when they were doing exactly what he wanted

[@j-dubb614]

Trump and all his enablers NEED to be held accountable lest the Republicans be encouraged to attempt another Coup

[@cerebralcaustic]

Was is the Republicans who encouraged illegal protests outside SCOTUS justices private homes?

[@ChrisM-zm4li]

Conservatives will never stop trying to overthrow democracy and replace it with a dictatorship.

[@michaeltyler4314]

@@creep_n Yes, Trump and his cronies, from Ghouliani to Powell, are Traitors -- and should be prosecuted accordingly.

[@michaelramon2411]

Meadows: "We need to establish the narrative that the president is still in charge." Milley: "Have you considered HAVING HIM DO SOMETHING!?" Meadows: "No. The president is not in charge."

[@beachbum1523]

60 years ago, Rod Serling warned us of a society and a government in which truth would be the enemy, and logic a menace. We've sadly reached that point.

[@redhatuncleputzin9772]

You love just dropping ambiguous nebulous mouthings like you're intelligent. For 4 years we had a liar el maximo in office, placed by electoral college games. Now we have a president who lies less, anyway. That's a major step forward. Doom and gloom yourself into pork sandwich or something and stop trying to impress people with whiny BS.

[@MsThebeMoon]

And I believe that episode was not aired right away or was aired with controversy. I don't believe Sterling wrote that one but was one of his favorites.

[@mymia731]

There were people before Sterling and governments that gave that warning truth,

[@Blt-rr2lm]

George Orwell deserves that credit, not Serling.

[@MsThebeMoon]

@@Blt-rr2lm George Orwell most definitely did not write that episode of Twilight Zone. The poster isn't talking about 1984.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Thank God for Gen. Milley's integrity!

[@michaelrichards9150]

In all of this the sons of Washington seem to be the only ones doing their jobs anymore, perhaps we need him as the CinC

[@johnstoddard7324]

TRUMP WILL BE BACK SOOOOOOON

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

China appreciated him going out of the chain of command.

[@steamdriver6964]

@@johnstoddard7324 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@juanitaross5492]

@@johnstoddard7324 , I thought you were in Dallas waiting for JFK resurrection ?

[@yavannapr]

He knows what he was doing, what he needed to take control of what was going on. He did it before to just take a picture in front of a stupid church. Even if somehow he was just forgot what to do, he wasn't alone. There were plenty of people around him, that knew what to do and approach him and ask him to take action. He just need it to open his stupid mouth and ask. That is a big BS, pretending that he was just frozen with the situation. OH Please!!! Don't pull a fox host here.

[@cascadianseagull]

The look of fear on the faces of these corrupt traitors is lovely 👌

[@Mykhyn777]

Indeed. God bless Ashley Babbitt.

[@cascadianseagull]

@@Mykhyn777 Died a traitor. She needs all the blessings she can get.

[@wigit2510]

Solid burn.👊

[@fosbury68]

@@Mykhyn777 "Alexander" has liked videos on his KZbin playlist for "Nazi Eugenics". I think we know what "Alexander" is all about. LOL, the troll coward took his post down with lightning speed.

[@kathygoheen4626]

@@fosbury68 I wonder if they ever got tired of all the whining, er, winning?🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@1960tec]

It wasn’t a dereliction of duty, he had no intention of derailing his coup attempt, it was his plan to let this happen.

[@41tk50]

Liar!

[@AR-by5hw]

One can say that he had no idea however, there is footage of him watching rioters attack police and storming the capitol…arms crossed with a smile on his face.

[@thefpvlife7785]

You have to be a nutty person to still side with trump.

[@danstrayer111]

74 million of those insipid dolts live among us.

[@BH-mc8zq]

Well there are some, So sad. I hate when people allow people to use them. Hitler did the same.

[@johntomasini3916]

Let's hope seventy million of them stay home in November. Blue Tsunami.

[@adrienpetryka1682]

Hope that COVID19 took a few of them in the alternative world

[@jerrylong381]

Chumps for Trump still has a large roster. So does the Trump Cult. They are in an echo chamber that supports their alternate reality.

[@Thompsdan]

America: Note to self: ‘Do not combine reality television and politics again.’

[@FC-rg1vk]

We all knew he was behind this. To know he was willing to sacrifice pences life for him to retake power is frightening. He was raised to be a soulless, unconscionable vessel and it’s clear he is! Yeah I knew this in the 1980s!

[@jlms69]

A military general once said that he was afraid of only one army in his life, an army of morons. When asked why, he replied: "It’s such a big army that there is no way to cover all fronts; you’re surrounded at all times". Imagine being surrounded by an army of morons, and then imagine that the one in charge of protecting you is the biggest of the morons. There’s no need to imagine that scenario anymore, it just happened on January 6, 2021 at the US Capitol.

[@albertstephen2426]

It is actually almost impossible to over estimate the damage a few fools can cause in a very short period of time, and it is usually tragic or fatal to underestimate the damage they can cause.

[@judeirwin2222]

When you say "A military general", what other kind is there?

[@Throughthelurkingglass]

@@judeirwin2222 Mark Milley

[@meafordmichael]

JUSTICE for the people; JAIL for TRUMP and the insurrectionists!

[@randibgood]

"Establish the narrative", sure sounds like, "We've got to come up with a believable lie". Just my impression.

[@djgenetic111]

That is not your impression, that is exactly what it means. People become so numb to this politics slang that such blatant attacks on integrity are not even noticed. An unelected official calls the military chief and orders him to lie. This is banana republic.

[@meh8982]

It's not just your impression. It's on the same order as "Find me 11,800 votes."

[@coleengoodell7523]

Had to take a number of deep breaths after this. The feelings of horror and outrage that were felt after the Magasteins set loose their monster to trample and terrorize not only our great nation, but also our allies came flooding back. The helplessness that was felt when family and friends spewed hateful, angry rhetoric ending many long time close relationships. The mean spirited agression and name calling displayed not only from his followers, but also from the monster himself every time he appeared. Reading that my tears were delicious and a source of great joy for my fellow Americans due to the carnage that was being caused by the monster on the nation that I proudly served. I hope and pray that we, as a nation will never see anyone so unfit and so distructive, in our White House again.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Coleen how are you doing today.

[@murph4873]

Well said

[@nancywutzke5392]

Agree totally. But I believe Florida boy, Desatan will be the next repug Pres. He is as bad, maybe worse than Donnie. We're in trouble if they don't hold Donnie boy accountable!

[@velikovskysghost]

@Coleen Goodell Thank you! I felt the very same way when I saw Americans attacking our United States of America, our capital, our beloved U.S. Constitution, our Republic Democracy, and hope as well that we never see anyone like that near our white house ever again!

[@judeirwin2222]

Your tears were "delicious"???

[@andysandoval4572]

General Milley again being a hero!!!

[@ramonng6381]

It wasn't neglect, not calling the military, the national guard, the DHS etc........., it was all intentional...! And that is a bigger crime...

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Just heard a trumper complaining the capitol was not protected. Good to hear Liz's clear words. Trump refused.

[@stephenhopkins4117]

The fact that he did nothing was completely intentional.

[@pappete9988]

"He was a empty suit" and still is, that is the best description of Donald trump ive heard. But his inaction was deliberate

[@velikovskysghost]

@Pappete I liked that one too, really fits T=Rump's empty mind.

[@jeffreypelaske841]

It is disturbing that the Capitol police could not defend congress from an unarmed crowd out of control. The Capitol police would be totally useless against a coordinated terrorist attack. Their riot gear was locked up and they didn’t have the keys. By the way it is the responsibility of the speaker of the house to defend the Capitol.

[@albertstephen2426]

Bullseye!!!

[@albertstephen2426]

Too many people fail to realuze that stupidity, malice and arrogance are frequent bed fellows!

[@albertstephen2426]

@@jeffreypelaske841 You are willfully blind. If it were a group of black protesters do you believe for one second that would have been their response? What about a group of Arab -looking prosters? Furthermore; the army would have been called out immediately. It is this willful and malicious blindness by the vast majority of white Americans that enables the continuation of the murder if black and brown people. Keep pretending that systemic racism is not a part of the American fabric and see where it gets you. 3rd person plural. See where it landed you, with a racist moron and criminal as your president .

[@velikovskysghost]

I'm glad General Mark Milley is there. He kept a level head throughout all of T=Rump's crap and knew it was very important to keep an eye on this loon!

[@OhMrLee-zr5jv]

I highly RESPECT Ms. Nicole Wallace's amazing work on MSNBC as well as that of several others that I have mentioned on their own shows. 🙏

[@aaronb4493]

A president who won’t defend our capital and I don’t care what party, color,or gender is not worthy of being called president.

[@brightstarsunshine5301]

Great reporting! May Justice prevail!! 🙏

[@waynebasye599]

Should be accountability for any and all politicians in this country who were involved in this plot. No elitism allowed. Bye Felicia 👋 👋

[@legion999]

A traitorous insurrection is the ONE TIME cops/security/nat.guard should've used excessive force. This is only type of crisis where it would've been justified and they didn't do it.

[@jjstrumr692]

If it was justified it wouldn't be "excessive" would it?

[@seanjones5682]

Because many of those white people were armed. They only feel "threatened" when the protesters are unarmed.

[@lightnindawn7710]

Exactly right. I never have understood why they never drew their weapons as they were clearly in trouble way before anyone actually got inside the building

[@donnievance1942]

They should have used deadly force. In what other situation do police refrain from deadly force when cops are being attacked and injured? Ironically, the politics of denial would be less feasible if they had opened fire on the crowd. The inevitable investigation that would have followed such an incident would have established the need for their action and that their action had been well within all the protocols of such action. The controversy surrounding the case would have forced the public graphic examination of the attack on the Capitol in such a way that no one could plausibly deny the reality.

[@jefflockaby702]

@@donnievance1942 the Capitol Police should have been calling for more ammo instead of back up...! ! !

[@shirleyreese6832]

Try telling a trump supporter that it was trumps protocol to call in help from the Natl guard or military...they just say it was Pelosi's fault and they put their head under the pillow and repeat blah blah blah blah blah...

[@jerrylong381]

Put their heads under a "My Pillow " to be exact.

[@lasramm1]

His whole term was a dereliction of duty. Shine the light of truth on a top Republican and it scurries away like a cockroach.

[@marianlincoln9008]

Gen.Milley deserves an Award for going BEYOND the Call of DUTY and heeding out better Angels whispering in his. Ear to take up the thankless task of protecting our nation from the WORST tendencies of a POTENTIAL Dictator and DESPOT.

[@demsbstupid753]

Should have fired long ago.

[@alexbowman7582]

He should face a firing squad for treason for contacting the Chinese.

[@KMcKee-qn6bo]

That wasn’t ‘beyond the call of duty’. He did his sworn duty. I’m glad he did... but he doesn’t deserve “extra credit’ for doing what his oath required. You have an odd perspective regarding a general’s duty and military obligation.

[@izy205]

@@KMcKee-qn6bo because we live in a country where it’s too easy for people in power to abuse their oaths. Those that follow them with integrity should be awarded and those that do not should be punished.

[@aishabintabubakr4944]

You know that Milley and Liz Cheney are BFFs. He called her the night of 1/06. Nothing sus there

[@marieslabbert6009]

It is definately NOT that he did not know how to deploy the armed forces or the National Guard, but he did not WANT to. I cannot understand that a political analyst can get this so wrong!!!

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Marie how are you doing today.

[@bruceallen2736]

“Threw ignorance and venom” well said!🇨🇦

[@JONeal826]

"Both through ignorance and through venom" perfect way to end it.

[@barrygaynor1025]

Cheney put country and justice ahead of career and party loyalty. Don't you wish others did this?

[@Mdebacle]

The ultimate decision was made by Pence.

[@tracyadelizzi6831]

She did her job. Sad that Kinsinger is about the ONLY other Republican who can also say that.

[@tomarmstrong1281]

But he told everyone that "He had a big brain, a stable genius, he instinctively knew best, the others were idiots". I heard him say it. Several time he told anyone who wanted to hear how knew more about everything than anyone else.

[@jeki6035]

According to 18 U.S. Code § 2383, it is illegal to incite, assist with, or participate in a rebellion or insurrection against U.S. laws and authority. The punishment for insurrection can include a fine, up to 10 years in federal prison, and ineligibility for public office.

[@michaeltyler4314]

So... Lock Him Up !!!!

[@caljrsrt4]

It’s crazy how this 60+ year old general can remember all this yet Marjorie Greene can’t recall a thing 🤔🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deborahfreedman333]

We all lose faculties, as we age, but some start with a lot more intelligence.

[@petemavus2948]

@@deborahfreedman333 Cunning and his daddy's real estate is all he ever had. NO INTEGRITY though, same with Greene.

[@caljrsrt4]

@@deborahfreedman333 love the comment, but that’s just a talk around behind the fact that a dumb congresswoman seems to act as if she doesn’t recall anything!

[@mukamishaolive1757]

🤣😂😂🤣🤣yes all Trumpsm all magas they always don'tremember and they don't recall.

[@veramae4098]

From the General's record, we could expect good leadership. From VP Pence? I'm astonished ... and very very grateful.

[@SearchfortheMeaning]

That last statement about the emperor has no clothes is so spot on it stings. I've been screaming this from the hill tops for at least 2 years. And the part about ignorance and venom..... nailed it!

[@marconeyu]

Liz, I am a staunch Democrat and I completely accept that we have differences but I am absolutely okay with it. I love you for your courage, to stand against the current, to stand for something beyond partisanship, and politics but for the democracy that's at stake, and hence America that we all love, at stake. You are doing all this at the expense of potentially losing your own reelection. THANK YOU and may the Greater Good bless you and take care of you. What you are doing is something we should be taking a lesson from. I wish you from the bottom of my heart that you win the Wyoming election. Thanks again for your work on the committee.

[@ehayes7849]

Well, I am impressed - I am surprised that there is new info coming out, that I had not known. Thought most everything was already out to public. Host, guests and Mark Milley -Thank you for highlighting these scenarios.

[@douglasreagan4979]

Congratulations Harriet Hageman, you're one step closer to being the new Congressman for Wyoming!

[@jjstrumr692]

Part of that is because you have stayed informed. To so many people, this is all "OMG news". They have not been keeping up with the Jan 6 investigation at all. But yes, even us who have tried to keep up - there are new revelations and details coming out. It's still shocking as the details are revealed.

[@darylgranville1502]

Thank You Ms. Cheney for upholding you Oath to the Constitution! trump's job is to protect the capital and he didn't even try.

[@beyondthearcacademy235]

@@darylgranville1502 guess u forgot when Trump asked for National guard on 1/4 and Nancy declined. Please get a clue

[@darylgranville1502]

@@beyondthearcacademy235 Didn't forget. That never happened. And if trump deployed the national guard pelosi doesn't have the power to recall them. You obviously don't know the law or how the branches of government work.

[@jeffphillips5632]

Does anybody at large know why Meadows is not in jail?

[@DrumWild]

The trolls stink so badly that I don't think they should get paid. Ex-government employee Donald LOST. Get over it. Womp womp. Thoughts and prayers. Stay mad.

[@wigit2510]

They aren't even hiding that they've received their talking points from the same place. Pathetic.

[@KomradeKamala]

That’s your upper lip son. You should really learn how to keep your mouth off of pelosis clam. It stinks

[@maryanntampourlos9908]

We must all Vote each and every Elections. This is the Time to use our voices for change! Vote Blue

[@ronaldperkins2263]

So you like how Biden is ruining America..

[@joshespedahl443]

@Robert Labuda actually a ton of people are! Yanno why? Cause Republicans are the minority and it's going to stay that way. BIDEN 2024

[@loganhutlove]

I am theres no other option because the right has gone too mf far. Laws are laws.

[@wigit2510]

Straight. Blue. Ticket.

[@6.0king]

Good luck because every person I know is voting red desantis or not.

[@gee6887]

General Milley, thank you Sir for your honorable protection of American democracy from all enemies domestic and foreign. This Marine will stand with you upon any battle field.

[@cynthiamahoney1015]

Even if Trump knew who to call,HE DIDN'T WANT TO! He was enjoying the carnage in his name!

[@Youhitme]

He sure was enjoying it. He’s nothing but a sadistic SOB.

[@thomwessels2281]

'Carnage'? He told them to 'march peacefully to the Capitol'. You demoKrats sure are fragile little flowers, huh?

[@glennwelsh9784]

He wanted everything that happened on January 6th. He manipulated and instigated his most fanatical and most gullible supporters with his constant lies of election fraud. His only regret about that day is that they failed to keep him in office. Be assured, Trump and his supporters are learning how they failed to overturn the election. They are looking at the laws, regulations, and people that stood in their way and are working on methods to subvert or remove them even now. So if they get the chance, they will make sure they don't fail next time.

[@carmencastillo2989]

Trump is either ignorant, mentally deranged, or very ambitious to be president for life, without understanding the responsibility. He did not really govern. He just traveled from Whitehouse to Mar-a- Lago and enjoyed the media attention.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Cynthia how are you doing today.

[@douglasducoteclown228]

All of these televised hearing are going to drive Orange Buffoon bonkers.

[@michaeltyler4314]

Oh -- is THAT all? I was hoping the effect would be a fatal heart attack.

[@billmcgregor4474]

And there are still Americans who want him to be “President “ again

[@michaeltyler4314]

Not REALLY "Americans". Traitors to America, wiling to betray the Constitution to support the crazed wannabe Dictator-for-life, Trump.

[@ce4162]

Even though he’s done and said a lot of horrible things. On that day Mike Pence is the hero.

[@suemoses9330]

General Milley is my hero, just love him. Respect him.

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Sue how are you doing today

[@paulacoyle5685]

He doesn’t know how and he didn’t want to know. He wasn’t frozen, he was glad it was going the way he wanted. How blind do you have to be to not see that?

[@barrygaynor1025]

How did this country sink to this level?

[@worldpeace8187]

Letting HUGE $$$$$$ into our politics hasn't helped

[@johnlay3040]

If all these still don't make the DOJ indict, I really don't know what will.

[@brettadams7423]

It will come out that they stole election,and necks get stretched is most likely why

[@lindawalters1836]

The DOJ will. The constitution demands it.

[@dedeucelaborde8918]

Hats off to you general.

[@barbaracarpenter1260]

If EVERYONE involved is not indicted, arrested and incarcerated for this then we are lost. There will not be or is there any law and justice in this country anymore

[@TowardTreatise]

Trump: “March to the Capitol and peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.” Liberals: Undoubtable call for insurrection!!!! Mayor Lightfoot: “This moment has to be a call to arms.” Liberals: what stunning bravery!!!

[@kellythomas7619]

Hello Barbara how are you doing today.

[@aw3821]

@@TowardTreatise I guess 4 "DEAD" capitol police officers do not matter to you .PATHETIC FOOL

[@valeriedemello1794]

@@TowardTreatise you got trump's statements completely wrong. Go back to school and learn comprehension skills, you're making everyone think you never reached 5th grade.

[@markbaxter8748]

Mark Meadows needs long jail time as well

[@michaeltyler4314]

I'd settle for 20 years, without parole.

[@doctahoe8663]

Bottom line Trump needs to be in PRISON

[@Christopher_Bachm]

Criminal behavior should be described as criminal. The courts must prove the guilt. Gross negligence and dereliction of duty come to mind. Obstruction is the word for cover up.

[@wolfstar_productions]

The Courts!! HELLO, Trump is ALREADY on trial .. first night alone to over 20 million viewers. He needs to be ARRESTED NOW.

[@stephanbrunker]

It smells like high treason for me. Given that the Supreme Court nowadays tends to orient themselves on English lawmakers from centuries ago, that could end painful. What was the English punishment for high treason centuries ago? Disembowelment and Quartering?

[@Christopher_Bachm]

@@stephanbrunker I'm not inclined to promote such things, in practice. However... The significance of the crime cannot be overstated. The notion that we don't know the state of mind of the perpetrator is the joke and the elephant! Infotainment runs the show...

[@stephanbrunker]

@@Christopher_Bachm I did not want to promote such a thing, that is up to reality where probably nothing happens. But I find the coincidence amusing that the same right-wing justices who cite long forgotten English aristocrats to justify a total ban on abortion would have to condemn the very one person who raised them to power to one of the most gruesome forms of execution if they follow their own reasoning consistently. The UK has abolished capital punishment, the US has not ...

[@Christopher_Bachm]

@@stephanbrunker Your are correct. I'm not rejecting anything about your message. The sad coincidence is the lack of DOJ performance that allowed the criminals to infiltrate everything.

[@NANA-qn8on]

The truth can be denied but not avoided.

[@ginaarmstrong1388]

If Trump and his followers don't go down for Jan 6 ( Jailed ), than All prison and jails need to let All inmates out!!! So Sick of Rich Criminals getting off!!

[@davedon260]

You can’t have it both ways. You can’t erase call log and claim to have been in command. If Trump talked to them then we need to know what he said. Liz C is a genius. If the Republicans want to cancel her, let them do so. She can happily ditch all of them because obviously she doesn’t need to be around a bunch of…

[@russellberwick3440]

Because Pence was telling the General to send in the troops, Mark Meadows tells the general that he needed to change the narrative from Pence being in charge, into Trump being the one in charge. In other words, he wanted the general to hold off, on sending in the troops.

[@Sbannmarie]

God help us all

[@millenialsmom2214]

I'm not sure that's what they're getting at. 🤔 I felt like "change the narrative" (change the story) so that people didn't know that Trump never called in the National guard, that it was Pense who did it. 🤔

[@kammunsan8556]

Yes you're absolutely 💯% ✅

[@lairddougal3833]

It was about exculpating Trump for his inaction. The cabal around Trump wanted to protect him (and them) from any perception that the ‘President’ was complicit in the attack on the Capitol.

[@ALT-vz3jn]

@@millenialsmom2214 that’s also how I interpreted it, as them pretending it was Dump that made the order first, not Pence. But as long as the Dump didn’t order it himself they couldn’t actually call them in, correct? I’m a bit confused about the whole thing.

[@puttentanesame6687]

TRUMP IN PRISON would be justice. TRUMP IN PRISON would be justice. TRUMP IN PRISON would be justice. Soothing, isn't it ?

[@boorockomamba6876]

It's funny to look at how panicked Trump supporters are over these hearings... And it was only the first night! LOL

[@wigit2510]

It is great to see them in FULL PANIC MODE.🤘😁

[@mypillowguy445]

Every one of them knows Trump is responsible for the insurrection.

[@Mykhyn777]

Nobody is panicking trust me. God bless Jan 6.

[@rwhclo]

@@Mykhyn777 FU traitor.

[@ianb9028]

@@Mykhyn777 is that why they are pleading guilty, or distancing themselves?

[@zonahatt1411]

When you think Meadows couldn't sink any lower .... To think the DOJ refused to charge him , shameful ...

[@colinyandon6137]

He's cooperating!

[@deepattison9329]

@@colinyandon6137 He is trying to save an unworthy skin.

[@heinzruedi648]

Thank God that Liz Cheney will be out of Politics sooner than she expected! Incompetence and corruption finally took a toll on her career!

[@LK-bz9sk]

45 is a bum.

[@fosbury68]

That's an insult to bums, most of which are pretty harmless. Trump is a malignant cancer.

[@michaeltyler4314]

Unfair to bums, some of whom have a heart, even if they're down-and-out. Lets sat Trump is a smear of toxic slime. How's that for a concise summary !!!!

[@joerogain5025]

Hourly reminder during the tRump Insurrection Hearings! "If Ivanka weren't my daughter, perhaps I'd be dating her."

[@Livingthedream333]

That’s so yuck Joe. Lol

[@davidharrop9984]

Talking of dating coming from a 75 years obese old man is somewhat distasteful. Will he be sitting in the back row of the movies on a Saturday night ? (apologies to The Drifters)

[@simonmultiverse6349]

I wonder if that's some kind of confession... perhaps he did "date" her.

[@claudelebel49]

there was no way that Trump was going to do anything to try and stop what he had himself instigated.

[@niclewis9610]

If they are not to be successful in overturning future elections against the Will of the People's vote all must be held accountable for their actions. There won't always be those who uphold the Constitution and rule of Law.

[@peggymason7438]

This is a scary time, to think those perpetrators might take over government, try this again and succeed next time.

[@terrencestaples2480]

the government will and is learning and secretly studying all in encounter measurements . Give them credit.,we've been the United States OF America for many many years I lost count. We are build to last and if we come across a hard optical we always find ways to to get over it . so don't give up on the very land you are standing on right now.

[@sheilae.9670]

​@@terrencestaples2480 I absolutely love your optimism, and you are correct America is build to last and we can never give up on this land

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

Have you seen the polls??? Only NeoNazis and Pedophiles still support the Dixie Democrats. Unless millions more fake ballots show up why would anything need to happen. Also it's a government building open to the public. More people died at a Travis Scott concert. Wake up stop being a facist stooge

[@Rays_Bad_Decisions]

@@sheilae.9670 I agree with you too we just need Treason Trials and mass Deportations to get back on track

[@CuriousEarthMan]

it might be good to get more active, maybe supporting the perspectives you endorse through organizations you trust, to work toward your vision of a free society. I plan to take my own advice btw.