Bulwark Takes Stop Using Cops as Props!
May 18, 2025
Michael Fanone, a former D.C. police officer and a hero of the January 6th insurrection, shares powerful insights on the dangers of politicizing policing. He candidly discusses the brutal assault he faced during the Capitol riots and critiques the notion of calling the attackers patriots. Fanone emphasizes the urgent need for law enforcement to prioritize their ethical duty to the Constitution over political agendas, advocating for a police-community relationship built on trust and safety.
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Police Serve Constitution, Not Parties
- Both major political parties have politicized and pandered to law enforcement for their own ends.
- Police must remember they serve the Constitution, not any political leader or party.
Pardons Contradict Pro-Police Claims
- Trump pardoned January 6 insurrectionists who assaulted police, contradicting claims of supporting law enforcement.
- This pardon undermines any genuine support the party claims for police officers.
Michael Fanone's Assault on Jan. 6
- Michael Fanone was violently assaulted by five individuals during the January 6th Capitol attack.
- Each of those assailants pled guilty and accepted responsibility at their sentencing hearings.