Right, this could be just a chance for political opponents or ambitious partisans to try to score points. Was this a strong attempt by some intelligence analyst to warn of ominous signs they saw, or a basically routine report?
It is admitted that field reports that were alarming were downplayed as they moved up the chain of command.
And the Attorney General further delayed immediate response while she speculated on legal details. The same AG now trying to help a coverup:
https://www.jns.org/a-coup-attempt-in-the-shadow-of-oct-7/