Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-09-21 21:31:54 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E8B19000ECC3E5CEA3A72E7EE17CD0517DB229249049EA1AA7F0588898893FB8
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Multiple fact checks by reputable organisations have debunked the claim the Pelosi refused National Guard presence. The National Guard can only be activated by the President or a Governor - in the case of DC this can only be the President. https://apnews.com/article/fact-checking-235651652542 https://thedispatch.com/article/fact-check-did-pelosi-reject-trumps-request-for-national-guard-troops-on-january-6/\ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/07/28/false-gop-claim-that-pelosi-turned-down-national-guard-before-jan-6-attack/
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