Summary
A verbal altercation occurred between former police officer Michael Fanone and conservative activist Ivan Raiklin during a congressional hearing. The hearing involved former DOJ Special Counsel Jack Smith's testimony about investigations into President Trump's actions. Police intervened to prevent the conflict from escalating further.
Key Facts
- Michael Fanone is a former D.C. police officer who responded to the January 6, 2021, Capitol protest.
- Ivan Raiklin is a conservative activist known as a supporter of President Trump.
- The tense exchange happened during Jack Smith's testimony to the House Judiciary Committee.
- Jack Smith led investigations into President Trump's conduct related to January 6 and classified documents.
- Police officers stepped in to prevent Fanone and Raiklin's verbal clash from escalating.
- Fanone accused Raiklin of threatening his family, but no charges were filed regarding threats.
- The altercation was recorded and shared on social media by a reporter from Reuters.
