Trump: Capitol Police Are American Heroes and We Salute Them

‘We’re gathered here today for a very, very special occasion as we pay tribute to real heroes whose courageous actions under fire saved so many lives in Alexandria, Virginia just six weeks ago’

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TRUMP: "Capitol Police, special agents, David Bailey and Crystal Griner raced through the bullets, and that’s exactly what they did, they raced through the bullets, and immediately engaged the gunman. Minutes later, members of the Alexandria Police Department arrived on the scene. Officers Nicole Bataglia, Kevin Jobe and Alex Jenson joined the fight. Special Agent Griner was shot in the leg, visited her in the hospital, she was hurt badly, and shrapnel injured Special Agent Bailey as bullets swirled all around him. Despite their injuries, both officers heroically continued to face down the gunman until they brought him down. He had rifles. They had handguns. It's a big difference. These officers saved the lives of every innocent person on the field that day. Many of them friends of Mike and myself. They’re American heroes, and we salute them.”

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