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Senate Awards Congressional Gold Medal to Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman
The Senate on Friday awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, who has been hailed for his heroism in directing a mob away from the Senate chamber during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The Senate move came at the end of the fourth day of the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. Goodman was stoic…
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Eugene Goodman Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Friday. The legislation was brought forward by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and passed by unanimous vote.
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Capitol Hill Hero Eugene Goodman Draws Raves After Escorting Kamala Harris to Inaugural
Goodman drew widespread praise over a video that showed him purposefully baiting a mob in the opposite direction of the Senate chamber doors, beyond which lawmakers were still hiding. Five people were killed in the riots, including another police officer.
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Hero Officer Who Led Capitol Rioters Away From Senate Is a Harris Escort
A Capitol police officer hailed as a hero for his actions during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is accompanying Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the inauguration of Harris and President-elect Joe Biden.