Newly released footage from the events of Jan. 6, 2021, has surfaced, showing former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi admitting to a significant failure in securing the Capitol. Captured by her daughter, the video features Pelosi acknowledging that the National Guard should have been called in sooner, bluntly stating, “We have totally failed.”

However, Pelosi did not linger on this admission. Almost immediately, she turned her attention to how the situation could be used against then-President Donald Trump. As she worked to ensure the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory, Pelosi began plotting her next move, asserting that Trump “has got to pay a price” for the unrest.

This revealing footage, reviewed by POLITICO and now in the hands of the Republican-led House Committee on Administration, provides a rare glimpse into Pelosi’s response during one of the most turbulent days in recent history. While she has publicly blamed Trump for inciting the violence, this video highlights her private acknowledgment of her role in the security failures—a point she never publicly conceded.

The footage also shows Pelosi and her colleagues discussing who should be held responsible for the security breach. Despite Trump’s call for peaceful protests, Pelosi labeled the day’s events an “insurrection” and focused on holding Trump accountable. This video adds to the ongoing debate over Pelosi’s role and responsibility on that day.