It is time to send National Guard troops who continue to guard the Capitol home, as there is no evidence of a threat that justifies their continued presence, said Sen. Tom Cotton after reports revealed that the soldiers could remain deployed in Washington, D.C., until this fall.

“I’m not aware of any threat to justify the continued presence today around the Capitol, much less into the fall,” the Arkansas Republican said on Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” Monday. “If Joe Biden comes to the Capitol and gives a joint session speech in the next few weeks, as new presidents tend to do, obviously there [would be] an increased security posture at that time. Congress isn’t even in session this week.”

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He added that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has a “lot of questions” to answer about what she knew leading up to the rioting that took place on Jan. 6, and she must justify why troops must stay at the Capitol.

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