I don’t think you are reading this accurately.
Both people hand one hand on the hammer.
Depape had his second hand on Pelosi’s arm (assume it’s the one holding the hammer).
That leaves one Pelosi hand free.
I think people are way over thinking this. The complaint seems to fit with what others are saying. Nit picking it is simply going to get people confused.
And why does it even matter? The guy (Depape) is clearly a lunatic. And as much as I am not a fan of Pelosi ( Mr or Mrs) I don’t want their heads bashed in. None of the conspiracies being presented change that.
Crime scenes are never as clear as they seem on law and Order. Victims don’t ever act in their best interest—they are not trained to react to these situation. Trying to figure out what is going on in the head of a crazy person is a waste of time.
Certainly this was staged!
Capitol police security cameras off. Paul greets the officers, walks back to Depape where the fake assault unfolds.
Windows broken outward/from the inside. Depape busted.
After the election, charges will be dropped reduced, Depape will be deported along with his million dollar door prize for playing the assaultee.