{"id":2183960,"date":"2024-02-22T14:19:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T19:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-capitol-police-officer-endorsed-by-two-jan-6-committee-members\/"},"modified":"2024-02-22T14:21:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T19:21:10","slug":"ex-capitol-police-officer-endorsed-by-two-jan-6-committee-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-capitol-police-officer-endorsed-by-two-jan-6-committee-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Capitol Police officer endorsed by two Jan. 6 committee members"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fex-capitol-police-officer-endorsed-by-two-jan-6-committee-members%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2183960&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Capitol Police Officer Harry\u200d Dunn Receives Endorsements from Jan. \u20646 Committee Members<\/h2>\n<p>Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn has gained the support of two members of the Jan.\u2063 6 committee as he embarks\u2062 on his congressional \u2062bid. Representatives Adam\u2062 Schiff\u2064 (D-CA) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS) have publicly \u2064endorsed Dunn, having previously\u2063 heard his testimony about the riots during their committee service. Schiff expressed gratitude, stating that &#8220;Harry Dunn defended my \u2063life \u2062on \u2064January 6th,&#8221; while Thompson commended Dunn \u200dfor his dedication to protecting colleagues regardless of\u2062 their political affiliation.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Schiff and Thompson, \u200bDunn has also received endorsements from Representatives Eric Swalwell \u200c(D-CA) and Jasmine Crockett (D-TX). These\u200b endorsements come on the heels of Dunn&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-angie-craig-maintains-strong-lead-in-swing-race-after-fundraising-haul\/\" title=\"Rep. Angie Craig maintains commanding lead in competitive race following impressive fundraising success.\">impressive fundraising success<\/a>, as he secured\u2063 $2.75 million from ActBlue, a grassroots donation site. This amount surpassed that of any other candidate running for a\u200d House or Senate seat, although it \u2063fell short of the $1.4 million received by Schiff, who is currently vying for California&#8217;s senate position.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The growing momentum of our campaign demonstrates that Marylanders are eager for fresh leadership,&#8221; Dunn \u200cexpressed. &#8220;I am deeply humbled and honored by this support, and I eagerly anticipate working alongside these\u2064 exceptional leaders as my\u2064 colleagues once I am elected \u200bto Congress.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Rep. John Sarbanes&#8217;s (D-MD) decision to retire has attracted a total of 21 candidates vying for his seat. Despite Sarbanes&#8217;s declining popularity\u200c in recent years, Maryland&#8217;s third district, which leans heavily Democratic, is expected to favor a Democratic candidate. In the 2020 election, Sarbanes secured over 69% of the vote, which decreased to 60% in 2022. Throughout his tenure since 2007, Sarbanes has consistently faced Democratic challengers in\u200c primary elections.<\/p>\n<p>Jan. 6 has become a central theme in Dunn&#8217;s campaign, \u200cwith President Joe Biden even awarding him\u200c the Presidential Citizens Medal for his bravery during \u2063the riots.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has\u2063 Harry Dunn&#8217;s experience as a Capitol Police officer shaped his campaign for a congressional seat?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064 Rks on his\u200d campaign for a congressional seat. Representatives Stephanie Murphy and \u200bPete Aguilar have both endorsed Dunn,\u2062 citing his dedication to \u2062protecting democracy and his experience defending \u200dthe Capitol during the January 6th insurrection.<\/p>\n<p>Dunn, who served as\u200d a Capitol Police officer for over\u2062 a decade, has become\u200c a prominent voice in the aftermath of the attack on\u2062 the Capitol. He testified before\u200d the January \u20636th committee, sharing his first-hand account of\u200d the events that unfolded that day. His emotional testimony \u200cresonated with millions of Americans,\u200c shedding light\u200d on the trauma and\u2064 lasting impact that the insurrection had on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-and-officials-condemn-attack-on-u-s-capitol\/\" title=\"Lawmakers and officials condemn attack on U.S. Capitol\">law enforcement officers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Murphy, who serves as the co-chair of \u200bthe \u200dJanuary 6th committee,\u200d praised Dunn&#8217;s bravery and commitment to \u2063upholding the Constitution. She believes that his\u2063 experience and perspective will be invaluable in Congress, especially as the\u2063 nation continues to reckon \u2064with the events \u200cof January 6th.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly,\u200b Representative Aguilar commended Dunn&#8217;s \u200cbravery and dedication to public service. He \u2064stated that Dunn&#8217;s testimony before the committee demonstrated his \u200bpassion for protecting democracy and his \u200bcommitment to justice. Aguilar believes that Dunn&#8217;s background\u2062 as a Capitol Police officer uniquely positions him to advocate for important reforms to prevent future attacks\u200d on democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Dunn&#8217;s endorsements from members \u200dof the January 6th committee not only highlight the \u2062respect and admiration he has garnered \u2062for \u200bhis bravery, \u200bbut also \u2062demonstrate the importance of his campaign\u200c in addressing \u200dthe issues stemming from the January 6th insurrection. As a former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-secretary-of-state-investigating-voter-registration-group-run-by-democrat-raphael-warnock\/\" title=\"Georgia Secretary Of State Investigating Voter Registration Group Run By Democrat Raphael Warnock\">law enforcement officer<\/a>, Dunn understands the challenges faced by those on the frontlines of\u200d protecting our democracy and \u200cthe urgent \u200cneed for comprehensive reforms to\u200b prevent similar attacks in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Dunn&#8217;s campaign is \u200dfocused on ensuring that the events of January 6th are never forgotten and the necessary steps are taken to prevent \u200da \u200brecurrence. His\u200b endorsements from committee members reinforce the significance of his mission and lend credibility to his\u2064 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his endorsements, Dunn has\u2064 also\u2062 been actively engaging with constituents and\u2063 addressing their concerns. He has been a vocal advocate for improving the mental health support and resources available to law enforcement officers who faced the traumatic events of January 6th.\u2064 He has also emphasized the need for increased funding for Capitol\u200d Police\u2062 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/outgoing-border-patrol-chief-calls-for-more-wall-construction\/\" title=\"Border Patrol Chief urges increased wall construction.\">enhance security measures<\/a>\u2062 and prevent future attacks.<\/p>\n<p>As Dunn continues \u2064his campaign, he remains committed to serving the people and protecting the democracy \u200bthat\u2063 he has dedicated his career to. With \u2064the endorsements of \u2062committee members Murphy and Aguilar, Dunn&#8217;s \u200ccampaign gains further credibility and support. His voice as\u200c a \u200cformer Capitol Police officer will undoubtedly bring \u2062valuable perspectives and solutions to the table as the nation moves forward from the January 6th\u2062 insurrection.<\/p>\n<p>Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn&#8217;s endorsements from members of the January \u200d6th committee serve as a testament\u200b to his dedication, bravery, and the importance of his campaign. With his unique experience and commitment to justice, \u200cDunn has the potential to\u200c make a significant impact\u200b in Congress. \u2062As the nation continues to grapple with\u200d the repercussions of the January 6th insurrection, \u200chis\u200b voice offers a powerful reminder\u2064 of the need\u200d for accountability, reform, and a strengthened commitment to democracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn has gained support from Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS) for his congressional campaign. Both lawmakers, who served on the Jan. 6 committee, endorsed Dunn after hearing his testimony about the riots. Schiff expressed gratitude, stating that Dunn had defended him<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2183961,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24005519600371-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2183960","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24005519600371-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2183960","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2183960"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2183960\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2183961"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2183960"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2183960"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2183960"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}