Watch: U.S. Capitol Police to receive Congressional Gold Medals for role in Jan 6 riot

he Senate unanimously voted Tuesday to award members of the United States Capitol Police and D.C. Metropolitan Police the Congressional Gold Medal for their efforts to defend the United States Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Roy Blunt, R-Mo., collectively asked the Senate to unanimously consent to a previously House-passed bill that awarded the two police forces with a medal for their efforts on Jan. 6, when a violent mob of pro-Trump supports stormed the Capitol building and tried to stop the certification of Joe Biden's election win.

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17 comments

    1. This just proves the point of many out there that firmly believe the CP were, and are, politically motivated, weaponized and empowered to act by the Democrat Party for their interests. Take notice, incoming new House Members.

    1. Where’s this democracy you’re talking about, I can’t find it mentioned even once in the constitution or the bill of rights ..

  1. Good work ladies and gentlemen!

    A well deserved honor for your efforts!

    I hope you are able to find peace of mind ~

  2. They opened the doors for Nancy’s insurrection documentary by her daughter and son, those cops? Lol. Those aren’t cops.

  3. How about these cops finally put those criminals in jail before we start patting ourselves on the back and hand out medals, huh?

  4. 21 Republicans oppose honoring these law enforcement officers despite they risked their lives.
    Shame on Republican Party

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