Consider This from NPR Inside the Jan. 6 Capitol riot: Part 1 of 2
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Jan 4, 2026 
Michael Fanone, a brave officer from the Metropolitan Police Department, shares his harrowing experience during the January 6th Capitol riot. He vividly recounts the brutal 'tunnel fight' where he faced near-fatal injuries and overwhelming chaos. Fanone discusses the psychological trauma endured by law enforcement and the violent clashes with rioters. The conversation highlights the stark realities of that day, the challenge of maintaining order amidst turmoil, and the lasting impact on those who served.
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Violence Overran Police Defenses
- The Jan. 6 attack overwhelmed officers who feared they might be killed and briefly held behind glass doors.
- Bodycams and alarms captured the moment that later became central evidence in prosecutions.
Evidence Expanded As Narrative Was Contested
- Prosecutors charged over 1,500 people and evidence slowly emerged over years through court records and videos.
- Simultaneously, the Trump administration worked to erase or rewrite parts of that history.
Identity Built Around Rallies
- Jason Riddle describes becoming obsessed with Trump rallies and adopting it as his identity through costumes and attention-seeking behavior.
- By January 2021, that identity drove him to travel to D.C. for the rally and march.