Steve Scalise: Nancy Pelosi hasn't denied "she's the one who turned down the extra security" J6

Who?Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) — House Majority Leader LISTEN: Laslo & Scalise Ask a Pol asks:Was former President Donald Trump correct in his presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris when he blamed former Speaker Nancy Pelosi for not securing the US Capitol ahead of the failed insurrection on January 6, 2021? Key Scalise: “Apparently, she's not denied that she's the one who turned down the extra security, which is a major issue,” Scalise exclusively tells Ask a Pol’s Matt Laslo. “The Capitol would have been secured in a completely different way if that didn’t happen.” ICYMI — Read Matt Laslo’s full reporting on Trump’s J6 claim This interview was first included in Matt Laslo’s Raw Story feature, 'Hugely offensive': Dems blast 'crazy' Trump's new J6 debate claims TRANSCRIPT: Rep. Steve Scalise SCENE: Steve Scalise and his security detail arrive at the US Capitol in the middle of a House vote. As the majority leader makes his way through the door of the US Capitol, Ask a Pol’s Matt Laslo takes the opportunity to ask him a quick question about the presidential debate the night before. Matt Laslo: “Sir, Jan. 6 — does that fall all on Nancy Pelosi, like Trump claimed last night?” Steve Scalise: “Apparently, she's not denied that she's the one who turned down the extra security, which is a major issue.” ML: “Yeah?”SS: “The Capitol would have been secured in a completely different way if that didn’t happen.” ML: “Thank you, sir.” Scalise and his entourage proceed to breeze past the security checkpoint. Content posted at AskaPol.com is copyrighted. Use our original content to move the story forward. And, please, link to us.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.askapolpolitics.com/subscribe