What happened to Michael Stenger? Former Senate sergeant in arms dies aged 71

On Monday, June 27, the former United States Sergeant at Arms, Michael Stenger, passed away at the age of 71. Fox News' Chad Pergram reported the news of his demise and shared the announcement on Twitter.Meanwhile, Politico reported that Stenger's former colleagues and associates were apparently made aware of his sudden demise around Monday afternoon. As of now, no official cause of death has been released to the public.Chad Pergram@ChadPergram1) Fox confirms that Michael Stenger, the Senate Sergeant at Arms who was in charge of Senate security the day of the Capitol riot, has died.2043073961) Fox confirms that Michael Stenger, the Senate Sergeant at Arms who was in charge of Senate security the day of the Capitol riot, has died.Stenger was previously a captain in the United States Marine Corps prior to his employment in the United States Secret Service. In April 2018, the reported New Jersey native assumed the position of 41st Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate and later resigned in January 2021.Conspiracy theories regarding Michael Stenger's deathFollowing the brief reports of Michael Stenger's demise, numerous netizens have indulged in conspiracy theories about what might have caused his death. This interest over the cause of Stenger's demise is caused by the recently announced investigation over the 2021 United States Capitol riot. While the official cause of death is not determined by sources close to Stenger, numerous tweets have claimed that the former Sergeant at Arms was shot dead.On Tuesday, June 28, the committee investigating the Capitol Hill attack (which occurred on January 6, 2021) was supposed to hear the statement of Cassidy Hutchinson. As per reports, Hutchinson would be the first White House employee to testify about the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.However, the conspiracy theories regarding the death of Stenger piled up as the surprise witness and her testimony was announced on Monday, just a day prior to the actual date of the unscheduled hearing. According to reports by The New York Times, Michael Stenger and Paul Irving, who was also the US Sergeant at Arms at the time, had rejected a request of Capitol Police to have an additional backup. The Capitol Police had reportedly asked for the presence of the National Guard on standby prior to the January 6 attack.Following the criticism of the attack on Capitol Hill, the then-House Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving, Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, and Michael Stenger had resigned from their respective posts. All parties received heavy flak over the lack of preparation and how the January 6, 2021, attack was mishandled even after the threat to march to the Capitol had been made clear by pro-Donald Trump supporters on Twitter. According to Sund's previous testimony, he had called Irving about the assistance from the National Guard for about six times but was rejected.Meanwhile, Irving had claimed that he did not get any request for additional help by the Capitol Police till the attack was already underway. However, as per Newsweek, the statement appears to be incorrect, as proven by the phone records.Netizens react to the demise of Michael Stenger with conspiracy theoriesFollowing the demise of Michael Stenger, numerous tweets attempted to draw the connection with Tuesday's hearing of Cassidy Hutchinson about the Capitol Hill Riots. Some even pointed out Stenger's previous claims from his testimony.The Michael Dade Project@RealMichaelDadeMichael Stenger testified that there were paid professional agitators on January 6th. Now he’s dead…29882045Michael Stenger testified that there were paid professional agitators on January 6th. Now he’s dead… https://t.co/XBz3VOnHgN🇺🇸ProudArmyBrat@lesliblessMichael Stenger, the Senate Sergeant of Arms, responsible for security on J6, has “suddenly died.” He resigned last year, a day after J6, unhappy w Pelosi for not calling in the Guards, but criticism was directed towards him. I smell something...54681971Michael Stenger, the Senate Sergeant of Arms, responsible for security on J6, has “suddenly died.” He resigned last year, a day after J6, unhappy w Pelosi for not calling in the Guards, but criticism was directed towards him. I smell something...Paul A. Szypula@BubblebathgirlSenate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger — who made repeated National Guard requests on J6 but was denied — was just shot dead.Why did this happen the day before “recently obtained evidence” was to be presented at a January 6 Committee hearing?🤔38202025Senate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger — who made repeated National Guard requests on J6 but was denied — was just shot dead.Why did this happen the day before “recently obtained evidence” was to be presented at a January 6 Committee hearing?🤔Rising serpent 🇺🇸@rising_serpentMichael Stenger, Jan 6 Senate Sergeant at Arms:“Investigations should be considered as to funding and travel of what appears to be professional agitators.First amendment rights should be considered in conjunction with these investigations&quot;He's dead.18221114Michael Stenger, Jan 6 Senate Sergeant at Arms:“Investigations should be considered as to funding and travel of what appears to be professional agitators.First amendment rights should be considered in conjunction with these investigations&quot;He's dead. https://t.co/WtOfJOqjjyAndres Eszkerro@eszkerro@RepMTG - At 1 PM today, Jan 6th Committee calls a snap meeting for tomorrow.- By 7:30 PM today, Michael Stenger is dead- Prior statement made by Michael Stenger: &quot;Investigations should be considered as to the funding and traveling of what appears to be professional agitators…”1799567@RepMTG - At 1 PM today, Jan 6th Committee calls a snap meeting for tomorrow.- By 7:30 PM today, Michael Stenger is dead- Prior statement made by Michael Stenger: &quot;Investigations should be considered as to the funding and traveling of what appears to be professional agitators…”Alex Bruesewitz@alexbruesewitzMichael Stenger sure knew a lot about the security at the Capitol (or lack thereof) on January 6th.Many people rightfully find this sudden death VERY suspicious. twitter.com/repmtg/status/…Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸@RepMTGMichael Stenger, Senate Sergeant at Arms on January 6th, was found dead today..855395Michael Stenger, Senate Sergeant at Arms on January 6th, was found dead today.. https://t.co/9upvUwrdtlMichael Stenger sure knew a lot about the security at the Capitol (or lack thereof) on January 6th.Many people rightfully find this sudden death VERY suspicious. twitter.com/repmtg/status/…Follow Plz? 👊 Faith Back Rub@FaithRubPolMTG found a clip of Michael Stenger talking about, “professional agitators” and she thinks it proves something when he was probably referring to TRUMP SUPPORTERS like the Proud Boys 🤦&zwj;♂️24926MTG found a clip of Michael Stenger talking about, “professional agitators” and she thinks it proves something when he was probably referring to TRUMP SUPPORTERS like the Proud Boys 🤦&zwj;♂️Joseph D. McBride, Esq.@McBrideLawNYCIf Michael Stenger was killed than it is no longer a question of whether we are under attack, the question then becomes whether we can sustain an invasion.WAKE THE F*CK UP AMERICA.#Fedsurrection twitter.com/catthegreat_/s…Cat@CatTheGreat_“Investigations should be considered as to the funding and traveling of what pleats told be professional agitators…”Opening statement from Former Senate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger on Jan 6thStenger was found dead today in mysterious circumstances.581319👀“Investigations should be considered as to the funding and traveling of what pleats told be professional agitators…”Opening statement from Former Senate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger on Jan 6thStenger was found dead today in mysterious circumstances. https://t.co/4a6GcxjuGJIf Michael Stenger was killed than it is no longer a question of whether we are under attack, the question then becomes whether we can sustain an invasion.WAKE THE F*CK UP AMERICA.#Fedsurrection twitter.com/catthegreat_/s…Cat@CatTheGreat_“Investigations should be considered as to the funding and traveling of what pleats told be professional agitators…”Opening statement from Former Senate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger on Jan 6thStenger was found dead today in mysterious circumstances.289214👀“Investigations should be considered as to the funding and traveling of what pleats told be professional agitators…”Opening statement from Former Senate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger on Jan 6thStenger was found dead today in mysterious circumstances. https://t.co/4a6GcxjuGJGeorge Webb - Investigative Journalist@RealGeorgeWebb1The Senate Sergeant of Arms laptops connect the Senate Sergeant of Arms Blackberrys. If you know that, you know why Michael Stenger was killed.309222The Senate Sergeant of Arms laptops connect the Senate Sergeant of Arms Blackberrys. If you know that, you know why Michael Stenger was killed. https://t.co/I6hGkBx4sOIn his testimony from February 2021, Stenger labeled the incident as &quot;a violent, coordinated attack where the loss of life could have been much worse.&quot; He also said:&quot;There is an opportunity to learn lessons from the events of January 6…Investigations should be considered as to funding and travel of what appears to be professional agitators.&quot;This caused many to believe that the cause behind his death might have been an unnatural one. However, the New York Post reportedly called Stenger's residence in Virginia, where a woman is quoted to have answered that the late 71-year-old had nothing to do with the incident of January 6.

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