“The Jan. 6 committee “suppressed testimony” from former Deputy Chief of Staff Anthony Ornato that proves former President Donald Trump pushed for 10,000 National Guard troops at the Capitol.”
Social media posts
in a Facebook post. Claim dated 9 Mar 2024.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
The Jan. 6 select committee didn’t publicly release a transcribed interview with Anthony Ornato because it was being reviewed for potential security concerns. The transcript didn't say Donald Trump ordered 10,000 troops.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 9 March 2024. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 19 March 2024, 10 days later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/NEWSMAX/posts/pfbid02RPUrv71AGhR4d4m1CzpmAyYGmwUyEE5TiutRYVijBxZ…
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/LanceWallnau/posts/pfbid02fZweFdYyfUyhXFxhXcog1oH5rVeJxdKQhd83Sf…
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