Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger has said the political climate called for “more resources to provide additional layers of physical security” for Congress.
The attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, has left the U.S. Capitol Police facing questions about their approach to the security of members of Congress.
Paul Pelosi was left with a fractured skull following an attack at the couple’s home in San Francisco last week while the speaker was in Washington, D.C. and the incident has brought renewed focus on the Capitol Police.
Pelosi’s alleged attacker, 42-year-old David DePape, has been charged with attempted homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, burglary and other alleged felonies.
The attack has led to questions about how the suspect was able to enter the home with a weapon and assault Paul Pelosi. DePape allegedly used a hammer and entered the home shouting “Where’s Nancy?”—suggesting the Democrat was an intended target.
“Capitol Police cameras caught break-in at Pelosi home, but no one was watching. Now, an urgent conversation about lawmaker security amid increased threats,” Davis wrote.
Cameras were installed in Pelosi’s home more than eight years ago by the Capitol Police but they were allegedly not being monitored from Washington D.
