No it's an absolute cop-out to say trump was incapable of stopping a crisis he created. That's insane. Especially because even his lackeys in Congress were calling him to call off his dogs.You don't understand how it works. Prez makes whatever amount of troops available for use if needed. That's his only responsibility. The president is not in charge of the defense of DC,
Those troops are totally under the command of SECDEF without needing permission from the president.
Section 1. The Secretary of Defense, except as provided in section 3, is authorized and directed to supervise, administer and control the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard of the District of Columbia (hereinafter "National Guard") while in militia status. The Commanding General of the National Guard shall report to the Secretary of Defense or to an official of the Department of Defense designated by the Secretary on all matters pertaining to the National Guard. Through the Commanding General, the Secretary of Defense shall command the military operations, including training, parades and other duty, of the National Guard while in militia status. Subject to the direction of the President as Commander-in-Chief, the Secretary may order out the National Guard under title 39 of the District of Columbia Code to aid the civil authorities of the District of Columbia.
All those clowns saying Trump didn't do anything are wrong. He told SECDEF there were whatever amount of troops authorized. That is His only responsibility.
There was lots of intel prior to the event.....all ignored.
No cop out...........just the facts.