Brendan NyhanOne. Even when they could have died and a rioter was shot trying to breach the House chambers.
Zhi Zhu 🕸️“We were told to remove our lapel pins.
At the start of every new Congress, House Members are presented with lapel pins. They are about the size of a quarter and carry a seal of a bald eagle. On a routine day in the Capitol, there are thousands of tourists, advocates, and workers. Typically, the pins are an easy way to spot House Members.
However, on #Jan6 2021, the pin that once was a badge of honor and distinction turned into a bullseye.”
~https://january6th.house.gov/news/press-releases/release-select-committee-materials-0
