US EditionOfficer Who Defended Capitol Disputes White House Account of Jan. 6
Winston Pingeon disputes White House claims on Jan. 6 law enforcement actions, warning the official timeline may distort public memory of the 2021 Capitol attack.
- On Jan. 6, 2026, Winston Pingeon testified at a fifth‑anniversary hearing, strongly rejecting the White House webpage's account as inconsistent with his experience.
- Published to mark the fifth anniversary, the White House webpage reflects the administration's interpretation of Jan. 6 and claims officers removed barricades, opened doors, and waved people inside.
- Pingeon emphasized officers' `incredible restraint` while describing the chaos, noting frontline officers were overwhelmed and forced into rapid decisions, and he challenged clips circulating online with his art and photos.
- Pingeon warned the official timeline could reshape public memory, calling it a slap in the face to fellow officers and fearing it normalizes and celebrates violence.
- The release also sought to justify pardons and shift blame, claiming the pardoned group were unfairly targeted and overcharged after President Donald Trump issued sweeping pardons on Jan. 20, 2025.
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Officer who defended Capitol disputes White House account of Jan. 6
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