Yesterday, a horrific act of violence unfolded just blocks from the White House when two National Guard members were shot in an attack that has sent shockwaves through the nation. But the story took an even more unsettling turn when new information emerged about the suspect—information Washington’s most theatrical lawmakers, including the so-called Seditious Six, wish had stayed buried.

Just four days after former intelligence official turned congresswoman Elissa Slotkin suggested publicly that the National Guard might one day be put in a position to “use force” against Americans, the individual involved in this tragedy turns out to be a former intelligence asset. That’s a connection far too uncomfortable for Washington to explain away, and the silence from the usual media megaphones speaks volumes.

Words matter. Predictions matter. And when public officials casually float the idea of using military force against citizens, the question becomes unavoidable: When do these statements finally carry accountability?

This video breaks down the events, the political reactions, the timeline, the unanswered questions, and the mounting concerns over how rhetoric from powerful voices can shape real-world consequences.