Fact check: What timeline exists for military deployment decisions around January 6th?

1. Summary of the results

The military deployment timeline for January 6th reveals a complex chain of events marked by significant delays. The sequence began with early requests from DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on December 31st, 2020 ^[1]. The critical moments unfolded as follows:

• 1:09 PM: Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund requests National Guard support ^[1]
• 2:10 PM: Formal approval granted ^[1]
• 3:04 PM: Full National Guard activation approved by Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller ^[1]
• 5:40 PM: First National Guard members finally arrive at the Capitol, after most violence had ended ^[1]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial contextual elements emerge from the analyses:

• There were conflicting accounts about command authority, with reports indicating Vice President Pence, not President Trump, was ultimately responsible for deployment approval ^[1]
• The deployment process involved multiple decision-makers and bureaucratic layers, contributing to the delayed response ^[1]
• The timeline reveals a significant gap between initial requests and actual deployment, highlighting systemic issues in emergency response protocols ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The simple question about the timeline fails to capture the complexity of the situation. While some sources focus purely on the chronological sequence ^[1], others highlight how this event has been used to promote various narratives:

• The events have become entangled with broader "deep state" conspiracy theories ^[2]
• Multiple sources have worked to debunk misinformation surrounding the events ^[3]
• The timeline has become part of larger historical and political narratives ^[4]

Those seeking to minimize institutional failures might focus on procedural aspects, while others might use the delayed response to support various political narratives about institutional effectiveness or intentional delays.