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Fanone Confronts Far-Right Activist, Briefly Disrupting Jack Smith House Hearing

The filmed confrontation during a recess underscored security concerns over decorum at a highly polarized hearing.

Overview

  • During a break in the House Judiciary session, former D.C. officer Michael Fanone exchanged heated words with activist Ivan Raiklin, repeatedly cursing and accusing him of threatening his family and children.
  • Former colleagues, including ex–Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, and U.S. Capitol Police intervened to separate the men as the tense exchange drew in spectators and cameras.
  • Raiklin recorded the encounter, posted the video on social media, and floated the idea of suing Fanone for defamation following the allegations.
  • Chair Jim Jordan struck the gavel to restore order, Jamie Raskin urged the chair to control Raiklin, and the hearing resumed after the interruption.
  • Multiple camera angles, including the official hearing feed, documented the incident, while no arrests or formal Capitol Police statement had been announced as of the latest reports.