and let me say you can logistically get people there as you make the plan. >> speaker pelosi took charge in that moment of crisis. which is in stark contrast to the republican conspiracy that she delayed national guard assistance. as a trump mob attacked the capitol. in that video, you see republican steve police watching the speaker call for help. that's interesting, because he is one of the republicans who has lied about pelosi's actions on that day. and he's done it now for nearly two years. joining us now is caroline, and paul butler. both former federal prosecutors. and both nbc legal analysts. carol all-star with you. i want to play more of that never before seen footage showing congressional leaders ungenerous x. here is the. what i think is particularly tense moment between senator chuck schumer and then army secretary ryan mccarthy. watch. >> d.c. has requested the national guard. and it has been denied by