Chief Steven Sund

Former Chief, U.S. Capitol Police | Veteran of major crises & national events | LE Commentator
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[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

FACT: I made 11 urgent calls requesting National Guard support on Jan 6, starting at 12:58 PM. Approval was withheld for 71 minutes by the House Sergeant at Arms, who reported directly to Speaker Pelosi. She caused critical delays, and now is shifting blame to @realDonaldTrump for failures she helped create. The record is clear.

[CSPAN @cspan]

.@SpeakerPelosi: "On January 6th...we begged the president of the United States to send in the National Guard. He would not do it...And yet, in a contra-constitutional way, he has sent the National Guard into California. Something is very wrong with this picture."

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

@cfd4441 @bennyjohnson No, this was the House Sgt at Arms.

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

Will be discussing 9/11 with @VinceCoglianese on The Vince Show at 1:05 pm today, including some rarely heard insights from that day.

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

In 2001, I was a @DCPoliceDept lieutenant in Special Operations, overseeing security planning for major events and dignitary details across DC. That spring, I had the honor of presenting President Bush with a police badge for his inauguration.

Five months later, on 9/11, I was summoned to an emergency meeting at the White House, running onto the grounds as they were being evacuated.

Days later, I handled security for President Bush’s motorcade to the Pentagon, alongside Condoleezza Rice and Donald Rumsfeld, to observe recovery efforts and support first responders.

We must always remember those who lost their lives that day protecting our freedom, and those who have continued to pay the price with their health and their lives. Never take our freedom for granted! 🇺🇸
@WhiteHouse @DHSgov @FBIDirectorKash @DOJNatSec @AGToddBlanche

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

In 2001, I was a @DCPoliceDept lieutenant in Special Operations, overseeing security planning for major events and dignitary details across DC. That spring, I had the honor of presenting President Bush with a police badge for his inauguration.

Five months later, on 9/11, I was summoned to an emergency meeting at the White House, running onto the grounds as they were being evacuated.

Days later, I handled security for President Bush’s motorcade to the Pentagon, alongside Condoleezza Rice and Donald Rumsfeld, to observe recovery efforts and support first responders.

We must always remember those who lost their lives that day protecting our freedom, and those who have continued to pay the price with their health and their lives. Never take our freedom for granted! 🇺🇸
@WhiteHouse @DHSgov @FBIDirectorKash @DOJNatSec @AGToddBlanche

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

@laralogan Shameful! Where is their good will!

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

Good to see people made right! 🇺🇸

[Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh]

🚨 JUST IN: In a truly incredible moment, SecWar Pete Hegseth just PERSONALLY gave upgraded valor awards to US Marines who were DOWNGRADED by the Biden admin after they ran into danger in the 2021 Abbey Gate bombings

Biden tried HIDING his failure by throwing THEM under the bus.

Hegseth just gave them what they’re OWED 🇺🇸

God bless these patriots who ran TOWARD danger 🙏🏻

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

The world has lost an incredibly kind and talented soul today. @DollyParton lived a life well lived, generous, joyful, and a role model to millions. Rest in peace, Dolly. Your music and your heart will live on. 🙏

[Dolly Parton @DollyParton]

A message from the family of Dolly Parton.

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

“It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived.” —Vivian Eney, survivor

Those words, inscribed on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., have profoundly influenced me.
Today, we remember Vivian’s husband, Sgt. Christopher Eney: a military veteran and United States Capitol Police sergeant who gave his life in the line of duty on August 24, 1984.
His service, sacrifice, and legacy will not be forgotten. We honor fallen officers not only by remembering how they died, but by recognizing how they lived, in service to their families, colleagues, and communities.
Stay safe out there.

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

@JoeCuatroIV @DCPoliceDept @FOXSports @Freedom250 Excellent.

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

DC/@DCPoliceDept and @FOXSports is doing a great job with the @Freedom250 Grand Prix! Incredible event!

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

@nicksortor Oh, they were mad already.

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

@jfradioshow @PhillDKline @danoxochsner @cmgoodlander @MaryaPickering @TerryGilberg Looking forward to the interview John.

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

@CitizensBTB The rhetoric targeting law enforcement must stop. Constantly vilifying the brave men and women who wear the badge has real-world consequences.

[Citizens Behind the Badge @CitizensBTB]

There is a very troubling fact contained in the recently issued FBI Uniform Crime Report for 2025. While nearly every major crime category fell dramatically in 2025, assaults on law enforcement officers rose sharply! The number of officers assaulted in 2025 was 90,178, an increase of 5.2% over the 85,730 assault figure for 2024. According to the FBI, "2025 recorded the highest assault rate in at least a decade," and it is likely the highest number ever recorded. It also represents a 61% increase over the officer assault figure for 2019 (58,170), the year before the "defund the police" movement started. According to the National FOP, 198 officers have been shot already this year--17 of them fatally--an average of nearly one per day. While applauding law enforcement's crackdown on crime, we should never take their sacrifices for granted!

[Citizens Behind the Badge @CitizensBTB]

Refunding and respecting the police is working! The annual FBI Uniform Crime Report shows that we experienced the single biggest reduction in crime in American history in 2025. The murder rate was down 18.1% and reached a 20-year low. Motor vehicle thefts dropped 22.7%, robberies were down 18.5%, burglaries decreased by 15.8%, rapes dropped 7.6% and aggravated assaults were down 7.2%. Tougher prosecution of criminals is one of the reasons for the drop. In D.C., for example, they had a 67% increase in the number of criminal cases charged year-over-year, and the homicide rate was down 45%, with carjackings spiraling downward at 64%. Common sense has returned: refunding police, tougher criminal justice, smarter police strategies and technology, and fewer criminal illegal migrants on the street are working!

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

@USAttyPirro https://t.co/lxiJmFn9x7

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

Defacing this sacred memorial is disgraceful. It dishonors and disrespects the Greatest Generation and the 400,000+ Americans who gave their lives. Throw the book at them!

I had the honor of developing the City’s security plan for the 2004 WWII Memorial dedication. I’ll never forget how gracious the veterans were.

I’ll discuss it tonight on @NEWSMAX The Pulse with @DavidJHarrisJr at 8:15 PM.
@SecWar @USAttyPirro

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

@ImMeme0

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

That is the kind of person @realDonaldTrump is. On June 14, 2017, he left his birthday gathering at the White House to visit one of my critically injured officers—shot by the deranged gunman who attempted to assassinate Republican members of Congress during baseball practice. Who he is! 🫡

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

Defacing this sacred memorial is disgraceful. It dishonors and disrespects the Greatest Generation and the 400,000+ Americans who gave their lives. Throw the book at them!

I had the honor of developing the City’s security plan for the 2004 WWII Memorial dedication. I’ll never forget how gracious the veterans were.

I’ll discuss it tonight on @NEWSMAX The Pulse with @DavidJHarrisJr at 8:15 PM.
@SecWar @USAttyPirro

[Rich Valdés 🇺🇸 @RichValdes]

NY deputy public safety commissioner accused of driving son from Bronx gang shooting. @ChiefSund joins me to discuss! https://t.co/RyyLuZEnLE

[Chief Steven Sund @ChiefSund]

@RichValdes Great interview Rich!