Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) warned Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) of violence and chaos like the country saw on Jan. 6, 2021, days before the Capitol riot happened, according to an upcoming book.

The revelation comes from the first excerpt from the Atlantic’s McKay Coppins's new book Romney: A Reckoning, which was released shortly after Romney announced his plans to retire from the Senate when his term ends.

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Romney reportedly texted McConnell that he received a warning from Sen. Angus King (I-ME) that the Pentagon was “seeing very disturbing social media traffic regarding the protests planned on the 6th.”

“There are calls to burn down your home, Mitch,” Romney said. “To smuggle guns into DC, and to storm the Capitol.”

He continued, “I hope that sufficient security plans are in place, but I am concerned that the instigator — the President (Donald Trump)— is the one who commands the reinforcements the DC and Capitol police might require.”

McConnell did not respond to the warning, according to the excerpt.

While Sen. McConnell’s house was not targeted, the Capitol riot resulted in $2.7 million in damages while 140 police officers were assaulted, according to the Department of Justice.

Former President Donald Trump has since been indicted in a federal investigation for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, and he was impeached for “incitement of insurrection” during his final days in office.

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On Jan. 6, 2020, the day Trump’s 2020 election defeat was being certified, he posted twice on X, formerly known as Twitter, imploring his supporters to “remain peaceful,” respect the law, and support Capitol Police.

Over 1,100 Capitol protesters have been charged, with several leaders of the riot facing lengthy prison sentences. Proud Boys leaders Enrique Tarrio and Joe Biggs received sentences of 22 years and 17 years, respectively.