despite evidence that all branches of the chilean armed forces were involved in the coup, allende hoped that some units remained loyal to the government. allende was convinced of pinochet's loyalty, telling a reporter that the "coup d’état" leaders must have imprisoned the general. only at 8:30 am, when the armed forces declared their control of chile and that allende was deposed, did the president grasp the magnitude of the military's rebellion. despite the lack of any military support, allende refused to resign his office.