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House Republicans Blame Pelosi for Politicizing Capitol Security

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Republican lawmakers are blaming Democratic leadership for politicizing the job of the Capitol Police following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack.

Several GOP members wrote Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton last week to discuss "diminished trust" in Capitol security due to policies implemented by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

"Seemingly isolated incidents that have occurred across campus have greatly increased member hesitation and diminished trust in the leadership of Capitol security," House Administration Committee ranking member Rodney Davis, R-Ill.; Reps. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga.; and Bryan Steil, R-Wis. wrote, the Washington Examiner reported. READ MORE