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Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riot

More than 140 officers injured during the Capitol riot face ongoing physical and emotional challenges amid frustration over pardons and lack of official recognition.

  • On Jan. 6, Capitol Police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol say they still suffer lasting physical injuries, post-traumatic stress, and career disruptions five years after Jan. 6, 2021.
  • Thousands of pro-Trump rioters breached the U.S. Capitol during Congress certifying the 2020 electoral count, and Thomas Manger, former Capitol Police chief, said officers initially lacked needed equipment and training.
  • Officer Daniel Hodges described, `It's been a difficult year`, and `A lot of things are getting worse`, reflecting ongoing struggles.
  • Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has pardoned about 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants, including some who injured officers, while a federally mandated plaque honoring officers remains undisplayed.
  • Last week, the House Judiciary Committee released new testimony from Jack Smith, who said, `'So our view of the evidence was that he caused it and that he exploited it and that it was foreseeable to him'`, as the five-year statute of limitations approaches and Jared Wise joins Jan. 6-related projects under Ed Martin.
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