Horrific new video obtained by CNN shows a MAGA rioter (in white hat and backpack) grab a DC Metro officer and pull him down Capitol steps where he is stomped and beaten with an American flag pole.
At one point they sing the Star Spangled Banner
At one point they sing the Star Spangled Banner
Can’t imagine a more fitting illustration of the 1775 Samuel Johnson line:
“(false) Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel”
“(false) Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel”
Worth remembering that during his speech, Trump knew Pence was about to defy his election-snatching wishes but only turned on him AFTER the mob had breached the Capitol.
His tweet landed as Pence was being whisked out of the Senate chamber at 2:15.
This was shot at 4:27.
His tweet landed as Pence was being whisked out of the Senate chamber at 2:15.
This was shot at 4:27.
Acting chief of the DC Metropolitan Police Department Robert Contee said at a press conference Thursday that 56 officers were injured and one was hospitalized after he was dragged into the crowd, beaten, kicked, and shocked with a stun gun.
This must be that officer.
This must be that officer.
In the addition to the murder of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, the force also lost beloved veteran Howard Liebengood to suicide after the riot, according to to multiple reports.
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