
Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and former Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, who helped protect the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot of 2021, faced a negative response from some Republican legislators during their visit to the Pennsylvania House floor this week. Witnesses reported that the appearance of the two former officers triggered boos, walkouts, and disrespectful behavior from certain Republican members.
House Speaker Joanna McClinton condemned the GOP reaction as disrespectful and lacking in patriotism and common decency. She expressed disappointment in the behavior displayed towards the men responsible for defending democracy during a dark day in the nation's history.