Rep. Dean 'Was Staggered To Learn It Was Lt. Byrd' Who Defended House Chamber - The ReidOut - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

NBC News’ Lester Holt revelation of the identity of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Lt. Michael Byrd as the defender of House Chamber on Jan. 6 moves Rep. Madeleine Dean, who thanks him for his service. Lt. Byrd, who has been under attack from many conservatives, likely saved the lives of many lawmakers when he fatally shot Capitol insurrectionist Ashli Babbitt as she tried to breach the Speaker’s Lobby, yards from where members of Congress were evacuating. Aired on 08/26/2021.

[cstanleytech]

1. As much as I dislike violence Byrd made the right call given the circumstances and

Ashli Babbitt made the wrong one.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. He was defending the House and the Representatives and staff against a violent mob

There is no doubt that his actions saved lives, they were smashing their way in and had threatened Nancy Pelosi.

[CatWoman]

4. actually

I wish the capitol police shot more of them

[Chainfire]

3. Had the situation been reversed, the Right would be screaming that

the officer was just "Standing his ground" as they do with Kyle Rittenhouse. The right wingers are nothing if not flexible...