Bulwark Takes Capitol Police Betrayed AGAIN (w. Michael Fanone)
Aug 29, 2025
Michael Fanone, a former Capitol Police officer, reflects on his harrowing experience defending the Capitol on January 6th. He expresses his outrage at Trump’s pardons for rioters and the honor bestowed upon Ashley Babbitt, calling it a betrayal of the Constitution. The conversation touches on the emotional toll of that day, the complicated perceptions of law enforcement and military roles, and the worrying normalization of authoritarianism in America, especially among younger generations. Fanone's insights bring urgency to the discussion on police reform and civic responsibility.
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Honoring Rioters Erodes Military Credibility
- Michael Fanone argues granting military honors to Ashley Babbitt undermines the military's credibility and oath to the Constitution.
- He says honoring someone who attacked the Capitol signals alignment with violence against government institutions.
Government Appears To Side With Sedition
- Jonathan Last and Michael Fanone say current government actions amount to taking the side of sedition rather than law enforcement.
- They point to pardons, settlements, and honors as signs the state has shifted allegiance away from officers who defended the Capitol.
Near-Death Confrontation On January 6
- Michael Fanone recounts that he was at the Capitol on January 6 and nearly died confronting violent rioters.
- He emphasizes his personal stake in opposing efforts that portray rioters as heroes and officers as villains.