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Pennsylvania GOP Lawmakers Boo Jan. 6 Capitol Defenders

Republican legislators jeer and walk out as former Capitol police officers speak at Pennsylvania House session

  • Officers Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell were met with boos and walkouts by Republican lawmakers.
  • The officers were introduced during a Pennsylvania House session to discuss the threat posed by Donald Trump.
  • Democratic lawmakers applauded the officers, highlighting the partisan divide over the Jan. 6 insurrection.
  • Republican leaders accused Democrats of politicizing the event for campaign purposes.
  • The incident underscores the ongoing polarization surrounding the events of January 6, 2021.
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