[JonPreston]

As president, why did DJT need Pelosi’s approval to station troops in and around DC to protect the capitol?

[FamiliarFace]

I think he reached out to both Pelosi and McConnell. Pelosi said no for her chambers. I don’t remember what McConnell said or did.

[BlackbirdSST]

As president, why did DJT need Pelosi’s approval to station troops in and around DC to protect the capitol?

I think the SOTH is responsible for Capitol security not the President. The President suggested/offered, the Speaker turned it down. I always thought it was a separation of powers thing.