Fact-check: “Nancy Pelosi admitted she should have done more to protect the US Capitol from the January 6 rioters.”
Verdict: Misleading (68% confidence)
The claim has two layers. The second part — that Pelosi acknowledged something publicly — is supported by documented footage quotes from 2024 where she said things like 'I take responsibility for not having them just prepare for more' and 'we have totally failed.' Those quotes are real. But she also pushed back on a broader blame assignment, saying 'I'm not ever taking responsibility for Donald Trump,' which complicates what exactly she acknowledged. The first part — 'should have done more' — i…
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