Staff Reports
Former Capitol Police Officer Michael Fanone demonstrated just how well the left handles disappointment during a recent emotional meltdown on live television. The reason for his distress? President Trump’s decision to pardon or commute the sentences of individuals involved in the January 6 protests—an act that stirs both fury and confusion among those still clinging to the narrative of insurrection.
When asked to react to a comment from Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the Oath Keepers who received a hefty, almost laughable, prison sentence after being tried for “seditious conspiracy,” Fanone quickly lost his cool. Rhodes, now with a commuted sentence, expressed that he has no regrets about the events of January 6, asserting that protecting Trump supporters from Antifa was a justified cause. Here’s a shocker: He believes they were there to support a lawful protest, not tear down democracy. Rather than calmly engaging in meaningful discourse, Fanone exploded on CNN, branding Rhodes a liar while dropping an unbleeped expletive that left viewers and the host in stunned silence.
WATCH: Jan 6 Cop Loses It Over Trump’s Pardons, Drops F-Bomb On Live TV https://t.co/taJqU7dPTJ
Fanone is a Royal POS
— David Smith (@Sm97536886David) January 23, 2025
In the background of this ruckus lies the stark reality of what transpired during the lead-up to January 6. Antifa’s well-documented violent antics threatened peaceful Trump supporters during prior rallies, and it’s no wonder that many chose to stand up against the chaos. The clash between those looking to secure a peaceful protest and far-left militants should be a narrative worthy of analysis, but it seems that is lost on the mainstream media and those like Fanone, who opt for emotional tirades instead of measured discussions.
What seems to infuriate Fanone even more is the fact that people like Trump supporters have now found a voice, and they dare to speak out against what they perceive to be tyranny. Instead of being grateful for the constitutional freedoms that allow for such rallies and protests, Fanone claims to feel betrayed by his own country. He went so far as to suggest he may take refuge in the mountains to escape the supposed wrath of Trump supporters while simultaneously urging them to arm themselves. How’s that for a flip-flop? A former lawman seemingly advocating for self-imposed exile out of fear of the very people he once protected.
In an attempt to justify his extreme reaction, Fanone has framed his upcoming anxiety as a product of betrayal. He clearly does not understand that American citizens who support the former president don’t owe allegiance to him, and equating individual actions to a broader movement shows a remarkable lack of perspective. Fans of Trump are not a monolithic entity; they are Americans exercising their voices in a landscape that often seeks to suppress them.
Fanone’s outbursts on CNN are just the cherry on top of his theatrical performance, and they perfectly illustrate the sheer disconnect many have with the reality of everyday American life. While he grapples with certainties being questioned, millions are busy getting on with life, fully aware that freedom of speech and support for their ideals should not come with threats of violence or outrage. It’s almost amusing to see such misplaced passion emerge from someone who once wielded authority in law enforcement. America isn’t his enemy; it’s simply a place where diverse opinions can clash, especially when those opinions come from the side that believes in keeping government accountable.
