By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-jan-6-police-officers-house-democrats-blast-trumps-pardons Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Jan. 6 police officers, House Democrats blast Trump’s pardons Politics Jan 23, 2025 2:48 PM EDT At an emotional news conference in the Capitol, two police officers who fought rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, said they are angry and exhausted but will continue to speak out after President Donald Trump pardoned their attackers. Watch the full news conference in our player above. Metropolitan police officer Daniel Hodges, who was crushed between doors as rioters grabbed his gas mask and tried to gouge his eyes, said he had been working 12-hour shifts since last week to protect Trump and his supporters during the inauguration. https://youtube.com/shorts/cWS3vw3jqFA After pausing to gather his emotions, Hodges said he was “beaten, crushed, kicked, punched, surrounded” on Jan. 6, 2021. READ MORE: Stewart Rhodes, convicted of seditious conspiracy and released by Trump, visits Capitol Hill “They can try it again,” and they know they’ll be pardoned again, Hodges said. “But it doesn’t matter. I’ll be there.” Former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn said, “I’m not going away.” “They want you to stop talking, but we can’t,” Dunn said. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
At an emotional news conference in the Capitol, two police officers who fought rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, said they are angry and exhausted but will continue to speak out after President Donald Trump pardoned their attackers. Watch the full news conference in our player above. Metropolitan police officer Daniel Hodges, who was crushed between doors as rioters grabbed his gas mask and tried to gouge his eyes, said he had been working 12-hour shifts since last week to protect Trump and his supporters during the inauguration. https://youtube.com/shorts/cWS3vw3jqFA After pausing to gather his emotions, Hodges said he was “beaten, crushed, kicked, punched, surrounded” on Jan. 6, 2021. READ MORE: Stewart Rhodes, convicted of seditious conspiracy and released by Trump, visits Capitol Hill “They can try it again,” and they know they’ll be pardoned again, Hodges said. “But it doesn’t matter. I’ll be there.” Former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn said, “I’m not going away.” “They want you to stop talking, but we can’t,” Dunn said. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now