President Trump has ordered the deployment of the National Guard to secure the nation’s capital, a move that follows his controversial statement labeling Jan. 6 rioters as ‘very special.’ This decision comes as he seeks to reshape the historical narrative of the Capitol riot, referring to those arrested as ‘hostages.’ National Guard soldiers were present at the Capitol on the night of Jan. 6, 2,021, during what is considered the most lawless day in recent Washington history.