Overview
- During a recess, former D.C. officer Michael Fanone confronted conservative activist Ivan Raiklin, repeatedly cursing and calling him a traitor.
- Fanone accused Raiklin of threatening his family, including a claim of threats to rape his children, which Raiklin denied before suggesting on social media he might sue for defamation.
- Former Capitol Police colleagues, including Harry Dunn, and uniformed U.S. Capitol Police intervened to separate the men, and Fanone was escorted from the room as Chair Jim Jordan restored order.
- Democrats applauded Fanone and Rep. Jamie Raskin urged the chair to control Raiklin, after which the House Judiciary Committee hearing resumed.
- Earlier in the session, Fanone appeared to mutter “go f— yourself” during Rep. Troy Nehls’ remarks, and as of publication U.S. Capitol Police had not issued a public statement on any disciplinary steps.