The Capitol Police was slammed following its evacuation order “out of an abundance of caution” was announced on Wednesday.
However, it turned out that there was no threat in the capitol and the US Capitol police were caught off-guard.
According to the reports the evacuation in the Capitol was prompted by the demonstration of the S. Army’s Golden Knights’ parachute in the Washington Nationals’ baseball stadium ahead of military appreciation night.
Following the false alarm, the Capitol Police sparked public criticisms.
“This is not supposed to happen. This looks bad.” One senior Capitol security official told Fox News.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also blamed the FAA for the situation and invoki, our Congressional community is extraordinarily grateful for the heroism of our United States Capitol Police officers. In ordering the evacuation of the Capitol and vigilantly monitoring for a potential aircraft threat, our officers ensured the safety of all who work in these hallowed halls — and we thank them for their exemplary service.”
“The Federal Aviation Administration’s apparent failure to notify Capitol Police of the pre-planned flyover Nationals Stadium is outrageous and inexcusable. The unnecessary panic caused by this apparent negligence was particularly harmful for Members, staff and institutional workers still grappling with the trauma of the attack on their workplace on January 6th.” Pelosi added.
“Congress looks forward to reviewing the results of a thorough after-action review that determines what precisely went wrong today and who at the Federal Aviation Administration will be held accountable for this outrageous and frightening mistake,” she continued.
