Melania and Jill both kick off Inauguration Day with a stylish bang - as Mrs. Trump leaves White House in $5,600 Chanel jacket with a $70,000 Birkin bag while Mrs. Biden dons $6,000 custom blue outfit by Markarian, 'Today we celebrate the triumph, not of a candidate, but of a cause, the cause of democracy.' Play it now. "Officer Eugene Goodman recognized a critical moment where the lives of others were at stake. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. A bipartisan group of three House members said Thursday that they will nominate Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman for the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress, for facing off against a mob of rioters in the Capitol during the Jan. 6 siege and potentially saving the Senate. Legal Statement. The Capitol Police officer who took on a mob of insurrectionists alone after they breached the Capitol building kept the mob from entering the Senate chambers, potentially saving lives. Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman escorted Vice President Kamala Harris into the Capitol building Wednesday ahead of the inauguration ceremony. Hero Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, who led a MAGA mob away from the Senate chamber during the January 6 siege, escorted Vice President Kamala Harris on Inauguration Day. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Goodman was lauded as a hero, and Congress is considering giving him a gold medal after photographs emerged of him holding off a crowd of pro-Trump rioters at the Capitol on Jan. 6. He courageously risked himself to divert rioters and … This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Capitol Police hero Eugene Goodman escorts Kamala Harris at inauguration Two weeks after Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman potentially saved lives while face-to-face with a … Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Hero Capitol Police officer is a … or redistributed. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley turn up at the inauguration they tried to STOP: 'Treason caucus' Republicans sit with other senators despite leading push to reject Biden presidency. Many people immediately stood up and said, “This is not who we are!” 'By putting his own life on the line and successfully, single-handedly leading insurrectionists away from the floor of the Senate Chamber, Officer Eugene Goodman performed his duty to protect Congress with distinction, and by his actions, Officer Goodman left an indelible mark on American history,' the bill reads. A US Capitol police officer is being called a hero for singlehandedly steering a mob away from the Senate chambers during the deadly riots. Footage of the officer, identified as Eugene Goodman, shows him just steps ahead of rioters as they chase him up a flight of stairs. Vice President Mike Pence has reportedly reached out to thank Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman for his heroism on Jan. 6, but they have yet to connect. Video of Officer Eugene Goodman went viral showing him distracting a mob of Trump supporters and leading them away from where VIPs like Pence had just been during the January 6 Capitol riot, US Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman is seen during a dress rehearsal for the Inaugural ceremony on Monday. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Goodman, who was been promoted to acting deputy House sergeant at arms, will also be by Harris' side as she stands with Joe Biden for his swearing-in as president on Wednesday. The XVIII Airborne Corps celebrated Goodman's valor in a tweet Wednesday, writing "Eugene was a hero long before last Wednesday." Eugene Goodman served in the Army for four years and held back a violent crowd long enough for others to secure the Senate floor. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. A Capitol Police officer is being hailed as a hero amid increasing evidence that he single-handedly steered an angry mob away from the Senate chambers during Wednesday’s riot at … Fox News' Dana Perino and Bret Baier discuss the historical significance of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' inauguration. Eugene Goodman is a hero, deserving all the praises. 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When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived Wednesday at the Capitol, she was escorted by Eugene Goodman. He then led rioters in the opposite direction the Senate chamber where Vice President Mike Pence and other lawmakers were being guarded, potentially saving lives. Congress may award its highest honor to Capitol cop Eugene Goodman. Goodman, from Southeast Washington, served in the US Army from 2002 to 2006. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman confronts Pro-Trump supporters Jan. 6, 2021, as they break into the U.S. Capitol to protest the certification of Joe … Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Biden immediately gets to work in the Oval Office behind the Resolute Desk, signing a stack of executive orders reversing Trump's key policies - but says former President DID leave him a 'very generous' letter, 'What happened to the coup? 'He said he'd do the same thing again. Eugene Goodman becomes the second highest security official in … WASHINGTON -- Eugene Goodman has been hailed as a hero ever since he lured rioters away from the Senate chambers during the January 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill. Vandana Rambaran is a reporter covering news and politics at foxnews.com. But he wasn't the only 'hero.' The comments below have been moderated in advance. Two Capitol Police officers died in the wake of the riot. Read Joe Biden's full inaugural address, How Florida is becoming MAGA land: Trumps decamp to the Sunshine State to rub shoulders with billionaires and tech tycoons as they try to keep their political dreams alive, Look who it is! Published: 12:20 EST, 20 January 2021 | Updated: 14:59 EST, 20 January 2021. U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman attends a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at … Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, hero during riots, escorts Kamala Harris during inauguration Goodman, who was been promoted to acting deputy House sergeant at … Goodman has been lauded as a hero for his valor in the insurrection, fending off rioters from entering the Senate chambers. Three members of Congress, Democratic Reps. Charlie Crist and Emanuel Cleaver II and Republican Rep. Nancy Mace already introduced legislation to award Goodman with the medal. The inauguration ceremony would be one of the first opportunities Pence would have to see Goodman again and speak to him in person. Officer Eugene Goodman drew an angry mob away from the entrance to the Senate floor as rioters smashed their way into the US Capitol on Wednesday. ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. Police officer Eugene Goodman is being hailed a 'hero' for his brave action adn quick-thinking during the Capitol riots last Wednesday. Hero Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, who led a MAGA mob away from the Senate chamber during the January 6 siege, escorted Vice President Kamala Harris on Inauguration Day. ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. Market data provided by Factset. Igor Bobic Officer Eugene Goodman is being celebrated for his work last week A US Capitol police officer is being called a hero for singlehandedly steering a mob away from the … Biden becomes America's 46th President as he is sworn in on... 'Congratulations, this is your time! "Officer Eugene Goodman’s selfless and quick-thinking actions doubtlessly saved lives and bought security personnel precious time to secure and ultimately evacuate the Senate before the armed mob breached the Chamber," House lawmakers wrote in a resolution introduced to Congress advocating for Goodman's accolades. 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Officer Eugene Goodman is being celebrated for his work last week. The Capitol Police officer has been identified as Eugene Goodman, who is being hailed as a hero for diverting the intimidating mob away from the Senate chamber. He's not looking for any accolades,' an anonymous friend and fellow Capitol cop told the Post. QAnon and Co in crisis as Biden is sworn in without the violent Trump 'storm' they were expecting to foil handover at the last minute - as one lonesome MAGA fan outside NY State house holds out to the end, Where is Barron? You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. ': Obama posts a... Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. 'My job is to protect and serve,' he reportedly told them. Hero Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, who blocked a MAGA mob from entering an unguarded Senate door during the January 6 siege, has been given a hero's welcome and escorted Vice President Kamala on Inauguration Day, Goodman pictured in a camel coat and blue scarf left walking alongside Kamala Harris, her husband Doug Emhoff, Joe Biden and Jill Biden on Wednesday morning, A hero's welcome: Goodman was announced into the inaugural ceremony and received a warm round of applause at the US Capitol on Wednesday, Eugene Goodman, the Capitol police officer who deterred rioters away from the Senate chamber on Jan. 6, is escorting Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at #Inauguration2021. Eugene Goodman is a United States Capitol Police officer who is being hailed as a hero for luring a mob of protesters away from the Senate floor as … Eugene Goodman, a Black Capitol Police officer acting deputy Senate sergeant-at-arms will escort Harris to the platform outside the Capitol where she will be sworn in. We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. Goodman, 40, has been promoted to Acting Deputy House Sergeant-at-Arms and just two weeks after the violent riot where he potentially saved lives, he was welcomed to the inaugural ceremony with a round of applause. Eugene Goodman, the Capitol Police officer who led rioters away from the Senate chamber on Jan. 6, escorted Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the inauguration Wednesday. Market data provided by Factset. ", Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. On Wednesday he escorted Harris as a part of his new duties and was seen trailing behind her in a camel-colored coat and blue scarf, as she was sworn in as Vice President of the United States, making history as the nation’s first of black and South Asian descent. Capitol riot hero Eugene Goodman applauded as he escorts Kamala Harris to inauguration. The new position is a significant promotion for him and a group of lawmakers are seeking to award him with the Congressional Gold Medal for his actions. Capitol Police Office Eugene Goodman when he was serving in the Army. Goodman's friends who have spoken with him in the days after the riot, including two fellow officers and a former colleague, told the Washington Post that he is private and reserved, and is finding the limelight 'a little scary'. Goodman is credited with leading a mob of protesters away from the Senate chambers during the Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol. The Capitol Police officer has been praised as a hero … This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Legal Statement. On Jan. 6, 2021, one of those individuals was Officer Eugene Goodman," Cleaver said. Capitol Police Hero and Army Vet Eugene Goodman … "He's a hero!" The cop hailed as a hero for leading a crowd of insurrectionists away from the Senate floor and potentially saving hundreds of lawmakers’ lives has, perhaps, left the vice president on read. All rights reserved. Goodman led the group of rioters away from the Senate chambers and toward other officers to prevent them from harming anyone inside the building. The mob stormed through the halls of the Capitol after breaching security just as lawmakers were meeting in a joint session to certify the results of the presidential election for Biden. We saw the worst of our nature on display Wednesday. Officer Brian Sicknick, 42, died a day after the riot from injuries suffered while protecting the Capitol and Howard Liebengood died three days later while off duty. Vice President Mike Pence, who was in the Senate as the violence unfolded earlier this month, reportedly reached out to Goodman after the attacks to thank him for his valiant efforts but was unable to reach him. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? All rights reserved. CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER EUGENE GOODMAN SHOULD BE AWARDED CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL, LAWMAKERS SAY IN RESOLUTION. Prior to joining the Capitol Police, Goodman was part of the XVIII Airborne Corps and he is … pic.twitter.com/QhUa37rDEP. Goodman … Goodman has reportedly downplayed his label as a hero telling his colleagues he was just doing his job after footage of the incident was circulated worldwide. 'But the attention is a little scary for him.'. 'And on that day, I was protecting.'. Will you qualify for student loan forgiveness under Biden's plan. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. He was deployed to Iraq as part of the 101st Airborne Division and was awarded a combat infantryman badge. Video from the siege shows him walking backwards up the steps of the second floor of the Capitol building while trying to keep protesters away. A day after the riotm Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced the previous House Sergeant-at-Arms, Paul D. Irving, was resigning in the wake of the massive security breach. —XVIII Airborne Corps (@18airbornecorps) January 14, 2021 Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. 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