Michael Fanone
Michael Fanone is a former police officer with the U.S. Capitol Police who gained national attention for his harrowing experiences during the January 6 insurrection. He has been a vocal advocate for law enforcement and has publicly shared his traumatic experience of being attacked by rioters. Fanone has also been involved in efforts to hold those responsible for the attack accountable and has often spoken out against the glorification of extremist groups. His commitment to truth and justice was highlighted during a recent confrontation with Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys.
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Former Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone was briefly escorted out of the hearing after a tense exchange with Ivan Raiklin.
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United States· 2026-01-23
Michael Fanone, a former Washington, DC, police officer, was severely beaten by protestors during the January 6 riot.
‘F**k yourself’: Michael Fanone, former MPD officer who was beaten during Jan. 6 riot, tells GOP lawmakerUnited States· 2026-01-23
Michael Fanone was one of the four former police officers who defended the Capitol on January 6.
Takeaways from special counsel Jack Smith’s public hearingUnited States· 2026-01-23
Michael Fanone is a police officer who was attacked during the Capitol riot and testified at the hearing.
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Spain· 2026-01-22
Michael Fanone urged Americans to use guns to defend themselves against ICE following the shooting in Minneapolis.
Pritzker dismisses ex-police officer's call for 2nd Amendment use against ICEUnited States· 2026-01-11
Michael Fanone, a CNN contributor, commented on the Republican stance towards Medicaid.
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Michael Fanone was a former DC police officer who defended the Capitol during the January 6 attack.
Ed Martin: Trump’s top DC prosecutor nominee facing some GOP headwindsUnited States· 2025-05-01
Michael Fanone was a former DC police officer who defended the Capitol during the January 6 attack and was criticized by Ed Martin.
Ed Martin: Trump’s top DC prosecutor nominee facing some GOP headwindsUnited States· 2025-05-01
Michael Fanone, who was nearly killed by the mob that day as he defended the Capitol, says they should still be in prison.
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio seeks retribution after being released from prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riots
Australia· 2025-03-23
Michael Fanone denounced Donald Trump for pardoning those involved in the insurrection.
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United Kingdom· 2025-02-25
Michael Fanone denounced Donald Trump for pardoning individuals involved in the Capitol insurrection.
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Michael Fanone is a former US DC police officer who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and was threatened during the conference.
Political conference in DC interrupted by death threats against speakers critical of TrumpUnited States· 2025-02-24
Michael Fanone, a former US Capitol police officer, confronted Tarrio during the incident.
Bomb threat sent to anti-Trump conference singles out officer who tangled with ex-Proud Boys leader | US politicsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-23