Divided Response: PA House Witnesses Jeers and Applause for Former Capitol Officers Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania United States of America
Democrats praised the officers for their heroism in defending democracy against rioters.
Republican lawmakers showed disdain towards the officers during their visits.
Two former Capitol officers, Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell, faced opposition during their introductions in Pennsylvania's House of Representatives.
Divided Response: PA House Witnesses Jeers and Applause for Former Capitol Officers Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell

Two former law enforcement officers, Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell, who defended the US Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection faced opposition as they were introduced in Pennsylvania's House of Representatives on separate occasions. While both officers were praised by Democrats for their heroism in defending democracy against rioters, several Republican lawmakers showed disdain towards them.

On June 10, 2024, former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and former U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell were introduced by House Speaker Joanna McClinton in Pennsylvania's House of Representatives as part of their tour across the state to discuss the threat they believe former President Donald Trump poses to democracy.

During their visit, Republicans jeered at both officers and several walked out in protest. The response from Republicans underscores the deep division between how Democrats and Republicans view the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol.

Similarly, on June 6, 2024, former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn was introduced by House Speaker Joanna McClinton in Pennsylvania's House of Representatives as a hero for having bravely defended democracy in the United States Capitol against rioters and insurrection on January 6.

However, several Republican lawmakers hissed and booed during the introduction. About eight to ten Republicans walked out of the chamber in protest.

Meanwhile, Elias Irizarry, a Jan. 6 rioter who participated in the storming of the Capitol wearing a red MAGA hat and carrying a metal pole, is now running for office as part of a primary challenge to a Republican in South Carolina's House of Representatives.

Irizarry initially mentioned his involvement in the Jan. 6 riots on his website bio for transparency but later removed it. Judge Tanya S. Chutkan is currently determining his sentence for his involvement in the riot.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Was the response from all Republican lawmakers disdainful?
  • Were there any Democratic lawmakers who showed disdain towards the officers?

Sources

94%

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Jan. 6 Rioter Is Running for Office in South Carolina. How Will Voters See Him?

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Richard Fausset Monday, 10 June 2024 09:00
  • Unique Points
    • Elias Irizarry participated in the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol.
    • Irizarry is running for a primary challenge to a Republican in South Carolina’s House of Representatives.
    • He wore a red MAGA hat and carried a metal pole during the riot.
    • Judge Tanya S. Chutkan is determining his sentence for his involvement in the riot.
    • Irizarry initially mentioned his involvement in the Jan. 6 riots on his website bio for transparency, but it was later removed.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Two officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 faced boos and walkouts by Republicans at the Pennsylvania state House[
    • ]Several Republican lawmakers hissed and booed during the introduction of the officers.[
    • ]About eight to ten Republicans walked out of the chamber in protest.[
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 booed at Pennsylvania state House

NBC News Digital Monday, 10 June 2024 12:37
  • Unique Points
    • Two officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 faced boos and walkouts by Republicans at the Pennsylvania state House
    • Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and former U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell introduced by state House Speaker Joanna McClinton for a tour across Pennsylvania to discuss the threat they say former President Donald Trump poses to democracy
    • Republicans jeered at Dunn and Gonell during their visit to the chamber
    • Both officers denounced the Jan. 6 attack and criticized Trump’s rhetoric
    • Gonell called it ‘shocking, but yet not surprising’ that Trump allies mocked the January 6 attack on the Capitol and embraced political violence
  • Accuracy
    • Several Republican lawmakers hissed and booed during the introduction of the officers.
    • About eight to ten Republicans walked out of the chamber in protest.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Several Pa. House Republicans boo officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Leo Sands Thursday, 06 June 2024 14:21
  • Unique Points
    • Two former law enforcement officers, Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell, who defended the US Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection were introduced in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives on Wednesday.
    • Both officers were injured during the riots.
    • Former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and former sergeant Aquilino Gonell were introduced as ‘Heroes’ by House Speaker Joanna McClinton for having ‘bravely defended democracy in the United States Capitol against rioters and insurrection on January 6.’
    • Several Republican lawmakers hissed and booed during the introduction of the officers.
    • About eight to ten Republicans walked out of the chamber in protest.
  • Accuracy
    • Republicans jeered at Dunn and Gonell during their visit to the chamber.
    • Democrats slammed Republicans for their behavior towards the officers, calling it 'a shameful show of disrespect for heroes'.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (80%)
    The author does not directly express bias towards any specific political party or ideology in the article. However, the title and body of the article suggest that there is a polarizing issue between Democrats and Republicans regarding the legacy of the Jan. 6 insurrection and support for law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol from violent rioters. The author reports on several Republican lawmakers booing and hissing at two former Capitol Police officers during their introduction in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which is described as a 'chaotic scene'. While the author does not express any bias towards these actions, it can be inferred that they may view this behavior as disrespectful and divisive. The article also includes quotes from Democratic lawmakers expressing shock and disappointment at the Republican lawmakers' actions.
    • According to Democratic lawmakers, several GOP lawmakers hissed and booed, with a number of Republicans walking out of the chamber in protest.
      • Rep. Jordan A. Harris (D) argued that 'regardless of the politics', both officers deserve respect for putting their lives on the line on Jan. 6.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication