They shared their experience defending the u. S. Capitol on that day against the mob of Trump Rioters who stormed the capitol to prevent the certification of Joe Biden as the democratically elected president. On January 6th for the first time i was more afraid to work at the capitol than in my entire deployment to iraq. The rioters called me traitor. A disgrace. And shouted that i, i, an Army Veteran and Police Officer should be executed. The rioters attempted to breach the capitol were Shouting Trump sent us. Pick the right side. We want trump. I heard officers screaming in agony, in pain, just an arm left from me. I didnt know at that time but that was officer hodges, and Heres Today to testify. I too was being crushed by the rioters. I could feel myself losing oxygen, and Recall Thinking to myself this is how im going to die, defending this entrance. I ended up on My Hands and knees, and blind. The medical mask i was wearing at the time to protect myself from coronavirus was pulled
Plus, with Coronavirus Infections on the rise, the cdc is once again recommending that people wear masks indoors in certain areas with High Transmission rate. The question is will we see that . And breaking overnight, Simone Biles pulls out of the overall competition. The question is will she still compete in other events next week . Its way too early for this. Good morning, and welcome to way too early the show thats always pulling for team usa. Im Elise Jordan on this wednesday, july 28th. Well start out with the news. We begin with the Capitol Riot Investigation and the emotional testimony we heard yesterday from officers who responded to the January 6th insurrection, in visceral, unsparing language, they shared their experience defending the u. S. Capitol. He were a witness for history about battling the mob Of Rioters who stormed the capitol for the certification of Joe Biden as the elected president. Heres some of their heartwrenching moments of their testimony at yesterdays hear