DOD statement—"The D.C. Guard has been mobilized to provide support to federal law enforcement in the District. Acting Secretary Miller has been in contact with Congressional leadership, and Secretary McCarthy has been working with D.C. government. The law enforcement response will be led by the Department of Justice."
Now, I understand you probably were not aware of the DOD fleet, or whatever official statement this was. Did you learn of this statement by DOD at any time on January 6th?
A No, I didn't learn of this until I was preparing for this interview.
Q Were you in touch with Mr. Miller or Mr. McCarthy at any point on January 6th?
A I believe I received a call from Mr. McCarthy while I was at the Capitol, where he reported that they were sending National Guard, and they reported that out to the Acting Attorney General.
Also, they were on phone calls that took place later that evening while I was still in the Capitol and trying to provide situation reports to the Vice President and congressional leadership, amongst others.
Q Can you just talk about who specifically you remember speaking to as far as congressional leadership is on January 6th?
A There were a lot of calls that day, but two specifically that I remember, there was an 1800 call and a 1900 call. So 6 p.m., 7 p.m.
The 7 p.m. call, I know, had at least Senator Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, Mr. McCarthy from the House, Senator McConnell, the Vice President, General Milley, Secretary Miller, I think the White House Chief of Staff. I'm pretty sure White House Pat Cipollone was also on that call.
Q It's exhibit 54, Mr. Donoghue, that—it talks about this call. Is that right?
