One Republican at a hearing Wednesday called the rioters a “mob of misfits.” Another compared them to tourists. It was the lie about the election that motivated the rioters in the first place. They were headed to the House chamber where they tried to beat down the doors with lawmakers still inside. AdvertisementGeorgia Republican Rep. Jody Hice also painted the rioters as the victims, noting that four of them died, including Babbitt. The union that represents the Capitol Police said some of the officers may never return to work.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 14, 2021 09:58 UTC