WTOP: ‘They failed the country’: Ex-DC chief cites ‘double standard’ in Capitol, Black Lives Matter preparedness

By Editor On Jan 7, 2021 Last updated Jan 7, 2021

Retired D.C. Police Chief Charles Ramsey said the leadership of Capitol Police “not only failed themselves, they failed the Capitol, and they failed the country,” by failing to prevent Wednesday’s takeover of “The People’s House” by supporters of President Donald Trump.

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