Read the article here, the very last part explains that Trump is the authority over NG in DC. Maggotmayor Bow Wow did not call them in, from everything I’ve read Trump authorized them.
https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3925320/posts?page=2759#2759
From reading, I am 100% convinced that one person, the CiC, called in the guard. But with all the confusion stirred up, I believe we are back to 17 saying disinformation is necessary. My reasoning is not from actual information. My reasoning is that the lack of someone standing and making a definitive statement has led to confusion. Therefore, I think your previous suggestion of purposeful disinfo fits. Occams razor?