Goodman is seen as a hero as a video of him leading the violent mob away from the Senate chamber, where Pence conducted the ceremonial count of the 2020 election votes on January 6. The source told CNN that Pence would make one last call. Monday and are “hopeful” that they are committed.
The attempt to release Pence is just the latest example of the vice president taking on more of the role of commander-in-chief in public as President Donald Trump is locked up in the White House, silenced on social media and refuses to speak. the man who beat him or abandoned the unfounded election conspiracies that incited the rioters. Pence, on the other hand, last week called Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and visited members of the National Guard guarding the Capitol.
Many in Pence’s lane remain furious about how Trump behaved on the day of the uprising, which brought insurgents within seconds after meeting Pence and members of his family in the hallways outside the Senate.
Footage of the January 6 uprising, captured by Huffington Post reporter Igor Bobic, shows Goodman being chased by a crowd of insurgents in a Capitol staircase shortly after they broke in. When he reached a landing, he looked to his left, where he was still unattended by the door to the Senate halls. Then he led the rioters to the right, away from the legislators and to the officers of the backup.
The Senate chambers will only be secured one minute later, according to CNN’s timeline of events from the riot.
As a result, a dual trio of lawmakers want to recognize Goodman with a gold medal from Congress to save lives.
Democratic Representatives Charlie Crist of Florida and Emanuel Cleaver II of Missouri and Republican Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina introduced legislation last week to award Goodman the medal, reserved for Americans who have made “outstanding achievements and contributions” to their country. .
“By putting his own life on the line and successful, one-sided leading insurgents from the floor of the Senate Chamber, Officer Eugene Goodman has performed his duty to protect Congress with distinction, and by his actions Officer Goodman has left an indelible mark. on American history, ”reads the legislation.
CNN’s Scottie Andrew and Kevin Liptak contributed to this report.
