Did a US Capitol Police Officer Take a Selfie With a Rioter?

​ SATURDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker 9 January 2020 Did US Capitol Police Officer Take a Selfie With Rioter? ​ In the aftermath of American far-right extremists storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, video evidence surfaced online allegedly depicting a U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officer posing for a “selfie” photograph with a member of the pro-Trump mob that vandalized and occupied the building. Snopes reporter Jessica Lee has more. Read More Fact Checks Did Tomi Lahren Say Biden Supporters Would ‘Loot and Riot’ If He Lost Election? Another tweet that didn't age well in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. ✅  Correct Attribution   Did The Weeknd Get Plastic Surgery? The artist's "Save Your Tears" music video got people asking questions. ❌  False   Was the Oval Office Trashed During the Capitol Riot? Damage done to areas of the Capitol during a pro-Trump siege was quite real. ❌  False   Does a TikTok Video Show Dog Climbing Ladder Onto Roof? A TikTok video began with a dog standing on the roof of a house. Home security camera footage revealed how he got there. ✅  True   Did Dave Ramsey Write This ‘Wake Up America’ Op-Ed? A months-old opinion piece was recirculated on social media in January 2021, this time with a famous name (incorrectly) attached to it. ❌  Misattributed View Latest Fact Checks Defend Snopes Today Whether it's against the everlasting surge of misinformation or our litigious opposition, Snopes is currently fighting multiple ongoing battles — and you can help us fortify our defenses.  Consider setting up a recurring contribution to support us for the long haul. Learn more here:  Help Defend Snopes News Police Officer’s Death Intensifies Capitol Siege Questions The rampage that has shocked the world and left the country on edge forced the resignations of three top Capitol security officials over the failure to stop the breach. Read More   House Democrats to Introduce Articles of Impeachment Three House Democrats are planning to introduce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Monday, meaning the chamber could potentially vote on his removal from office by midweek. Read More   Tommy Lasorda, Fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers Manager, Dies at 93 The Dodgers said the former manager had a heart attack at his home in Fullerton, California. Read More   Pelosi Asks Top General About Curbing Trump’s Military Power House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing President Donald Trump from initiating military actions or a nuclear strike. Read More   Dominion Sues Trump Lawyer Sidney Powell for Defamation “Dominion brings this action to set the record straight,” the company said in the suit filed in federal court in Washington. Read More

View Latest News Staff Pick ​ Is American Airlines Taking Precautions Against Pro-Trump Rioters Leaving DC?   Reports of politically motivated aggression on flights before the mob violence at the U.S. Capitol raised security concerns. Read More