
Officer injured in Capitol riot says insurrection is a 'triggering' word for lawmakers downplaying January 6
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A DC Metropolitan Police officer who defended the US Capitol on January 6 said Tuesday evening that characterizing the incident as an "insurrection" has become "triggering" to some lawmakers seeking to downplay the violent episode.
Michael Fanone, who was stun-gunned several times and beaten with a flagpole during the attack, told CNN's Jake Tapper on "The Lead" that it's "significant" but not surprising that a new Senate report on January 6 excludes the word "insurrection" outside of witness quotes and footnotes. "I guess that word is triggering for some members on the Hill, but it doesn't change the fact that it was an insurrection," Fanone said.More Related News













