Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn is now seeking a seat in Congress
OAN’s Abril Elfi
12:50 PM – Saturday, January 5, 2024
Former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn announced he is running for congress to put an end to Trump’s MAGA extremists.
On Friday, Dunn, who bravely confronted protesters during the Capitol event on January 6th, 2021, announced his candidacy for Congress.
“On January 6th, I defended our democracy from insurrectionists as a Capitol Police Officer,” he wrote on X. “After, President Biden honored me with the Presidential Citizens Medal. Today, I’m running for Congress to stop Trump’s MAGA extremists & ensure it never happens again.”
As he passes through a recreation of the Capitol event in the announcement video, Dunn claims that his commitment to upholding the Constitution enabled him “to protect some members of Congress who I knew were bigots, who helped fan the flames that started all of this.”
In a recent interview, Dunn, who is running to succeed retiring Democrat Representative John Sarbanes, stated that he would be able to hold Trump accountable if elected to Congress and announced his resignation from the Capitol Police Department.
Amid his announcement, Dunn received backlash from many on social media including former Lieutenant U.S. Capitol Police Tarik Johnson who stated that If Dunn can run, Trump should be able to run in Colorado and Maine.
“I have been contacted by a number of people this morning regarding former USCP Officer Harry Dunn’s announcement for a Congressional seat in Maryland amid allegations of a letter that he inappropriately circulated to Congress and false testimony he gave in the Oath Keepers trial,” he wrote. “I believe the people in the Maryland district in which he is running should decide who represents them so I have no issue with him announcing his candidacy. I also believe former President Trump should be given the same right as Dunn and his name should NOT be taken off the ballot in the states of Colorado and Maine for his Presidential run.”
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During his announcement, Dunn highlighted his experience as a former Capitol police officer and his commitment to defending democracy. He specifically cited the events of January 6th, 2021, when he bravely confronted insurrectionists during the Capitol siege. Dunn emphasized that his goal is to put an end to Trump’s MAGA extremists and ensure that such an attack on democracy never happens again.
Dunn’s video announcement also touched on his willingness to protect members of Congress, even if he disagrees with their views. He stated that he knew some members were bigots and had contributed to the tensions that led to the Capitol attack, but his duty as a police officer was to uphold the Constitution and protect them nonetheless.
His announcement received both support and backlash. Former Lieutenant U.S. Capitol Police Tarik Johnson expressed his belief that Dunn should be allowed to run for Congress, but he also argued that former President Trump should have the same right and should not be excluded from the ballots in Colorado and Maine for his presidential run.
Dunn’s candidacy is notable as he seeks to succeed retiring Democrat Representative John Sarbanes. If elected, he promises to hold Trump accountable and work towards healing the divisions within our country.
Overall, Harry Dunn’s decision to run for Congress reflects his commitment to public service and his dedication to safeguarding democracy. As a former Capitol police officer, he brings a unique perspective and firsthand experience in dealing with the challenges our nation faces. Whether or not he succeeds in his bid for Congress, Dunn’s announcement serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up against extremism and protecting the core principles of our democracy.
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