Jan. 6 ‘heroes’ Honored For Defending Capitol From Trump Mob

Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri and Lisa Mascaro/AP, Time
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 11:22am

WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 were honored Tuesday with Congressional Gold Medals, praised as “heroes” for securing democracy when they fought off a brutal and bloody attack by supporters of then-President Donald Trump. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi opened an emotional ceremony, tensions still raw in the stately Capitol Rotunda, which was overrun that day when Trump supporters roamed the halls trying to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s election. “January 6 was a day of horror and heartbreak; it is also a moment of extraordinary heroism —staring down deadly violence and despicable bigotry,” Pelosi said. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] In bestowing Congress’ highest honor, Pelosi praised the heroes for “courageously answering the call to defend our democracy in one of the nation’s darkest hours.” Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said: “Thank you for having our backs.

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Jan. 6 ‘heroes’ Honored For Defending Capitol From Trump Mob

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