Loudermilk’s letter refutes the report’s claims that the Defense Department’s actions were “appropriate” and “reasonable” despite its failure to deploy the National Guard in time to prevent violence.

“The DoD IG knowingly concealed the extent of the delay in constructing a narrative that is favorable to DoD and Pentagon leadership,” the letter reads. //

The inability of the DoD IG to adequately review these and other DoD actions on January 6 has informed the Subcommittee’s finding that DoD IG is complicit in intentionally concealing DoD actions to delay the DCNG’s response.” //

The Inspector General also falsely accused Major General Walker of providing false testimony while speaking before Congress, referring to comments made by unnamed junior Army staff members who claimed Walker’s testimony was inaccurate. However, Colonel Craig Hunter, DCNG Task Force Commander, confirmed under oath that Walker’s statements were correct. //

The DoD IG’s report allegedly fabricated a phone call between McCarthy and Walker, according to the letter. Both parties testified under oath that the call never happened. “Inventing a critical phone call between Secretary McCarthy and Major General William Walker in the absence of any evidence violates all investigative standards,” the letter reads.