MSNBC Host Emotional on Jan. 6 Anniversary; Legal Cases Continue

Former Capitol Police Officer Michael Fanone Speaks Out, Warns of Ongoing Threat to Democracy

MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart became emotional during an interview with former Capitol Police officer Michael Fanone on the three-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Fanone, who was tased, beaten, and suffered a traumatic brain injury during the riot, has been outspoken about his experiences and has criticized both former President Trump and current lawmakers for their responses to the event.
Fanone has warned of the ongoing threat to American democracy and urged voters to be the 'last line of defense' in preserving it.
Legal cases against participants in the Jan. 6 riot continue to unfold, with over 1,200 people charged and at least 718 pleading guilty.
There is ongoing litigation over whether former President Donald Trump can appear on primary ballots in key states due to his actions related to Jan. 6, 2021.