A fresh report is casting doubts on former Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller's response to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

New revelations claim that President Donald Trump's directive to deploy military forces to safeguard the Capitol was dismissed by his acting defense secretary, The Western Journal reported.

On January 6, 2021, a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol during the certification of the presidential election results. A newly released report titled "On the Failures and Politicization of the January 6 Select Committee" critiques the actions and biases of those involved in managing the day's events.

The report alleges that Christopher Miller did not act on President Trump's orders to use military personnel to ensure the Capitol's safety, which might have prevented the ensuing chaos.

Controversy Over Military Deployment Decisions

Days before the Capitol incident, President Trump expressed his willingness to deploy the National Guard or active-duty soldiers if necessary. This intention was confirmed by former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley, who recalled Trump saying, "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."

Despite this clear directive, Christopher Miller interpreted the president's words as not warranting action. He later explained his decision by stating, "There was absolutely -- there is absolutely no way I was putting U.S. Military forces at the Capitol."

Media and Political Influence on Defense Decisions

Dick Cheney and all ten living former defense secretaries penned a Washington Post op-ed that played a critical role in Miller's decision-making. The piece urged defense officials to remain apolitical and uphold the electoral process without military interference.

Liz Cheney, a key member of the Jan. 6 Select Committee and Dick Cheney's daughter, organized the op-ed, underscoring her influential role in shaping the narrative surrounding the Capitol breach.

Impact of Public Perception and Social Media

Miller's reluctance was further fueled by the fear of public backlash and the portrayal of him as a potential orchestrator of a military coup. He expressed concerns about the narrative against him on social media: "Then you had this constant drumbeat of, remember when I came in the story was that I was a stuffed suit that I was a Trump crony that was going to use the United States Military to conduct a military coup to overthrow the Government, the elected Government of the United States."

The report critiques these perceptions and accuses the media and Democratic strategies of shaping a biased view of the events of January 6, directly impacting the actions of key figures like Miller.

Liz Cheney's Central Role in the Jan 6 Narrative

Liz Cheney emerges as a pivotal figure in both the lead-up and the aftermath of January 6. Her involvement in the Select Committee and the orchestration of influential publications played a significant role in the political discourse of the time.

The report reflects on how these actions influenced the outcomes of that day, critiquing her for possibly exacerbating the situation through political and media channels.

Examining the Politicization of January 6

As the nation continues to grapple with the implications of January 6, this report sheds light on the complexities and conflicts within the U.S. government's response. It suggests a need for a reevaluation of the established narratives and the accountability of those in power during critical moments.

The report's findings encourage a bipartisan examination of the facts, urging a move away from politicized interpretations that may skew the understanding of significant historical events.