Harry Dunn
Role at the time: Former U.S. Capitol Police officer who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021, speaking at a Magaziner campaign press conference
Response to this claim
Magaziner argues that Mellor's January 6 participation supported an attempt to overturn the election and disqualifies him from representing Rhode Island in Congress.
“For anybody, any human being to call that day a great day should absolutely be ashamed of themselves.”
Recording of Representative Magaziner's press conference outside the Rhode Island State House with former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and D.C. police officer Daniel Hodges, who criticize Mellor's participation on January 6.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
Relative to Mellor's January 6 participation, Dunn says Mellor should have been arrested because the Capitol was closed and says anyone who calls the day a great day should be ashamed. That is an express condemnation, not just a dispute over a label.