J6 Cop Comes Unglued During Jack Smith Hearing as Dems’ Narrative Crumbles [WATCH]

Chaos erupted during former special counsel Jack Smith’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday after a heated confrontation in the hearing room involving former U.S. Capitol Police officer Michael Fanone, prompting a brief removal for disorderly conduct.

The disruption occurred during Smith’s first public appearance since stepping down as special counsel. Fanone, who has become a high-profile public figure following the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol, was seated behind Smith alongside other law enforcement officers who responded to the unrest that day.

According to witnesses in the hearing room, Fanone became visibly agitated during an exchange with Ivan Raiklin, a former Green Beret and outspoken critic of the dominant January 6 narrative who was also present.

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The confrontation escalated rapidly, drawing the attention of Capitol Police.

During the exchange, Fanone could be heard shouting, “This guy has threatened my family,” before storming out of the room. Capitol Police temporarily removed Fanone for disorderly conduct. He was later allowed to return to the hearing room.

Who thinks I should sue Mr. Fanone for defamation? pic.twitter.com/ZyoctE0fR1

— Ivan Raiklin (@IvanRaiklin) January 22, 2026

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The outburst came amid an already tense and deeply partisan hearing, as Republicans questioned Smith over his now-abandoned prosecutions of President Donald Trump.

Smith defended his decisions to pursue charges related to Trump’s actions following the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents, maintaining that politics played no role in his legal judgments.

Republicans on the committee strongly disputed Smith’s claims. GOP members argued that Smith’s investigations were politically motivated and amounted to the weaponization of the Justice Department against Trump.

Lawmakers repeatedly cited the fact that both federal cases were dropped after Trump’s 2024 election victory, in accordance with longstanding Department of Justice policy barring the prosecution of a sitting president.

Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas directly confronted Smith during the hearing, accusing him of misleading the public.

“That is proof, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the crap you were shoveling did not pass the smell test with the American people,” Nehls said.

“To put it bluntly, Mr. Smith, the stink remains on you.”

Nehls then addressed the officers present in the room, including Fanone, during his remarks.

“Lastly, I would like to quickly address the police officers of January 6th. Mr. Dunn, Mr. Fanone, Mr. Gonnel, Mr. Hodges, I’m a member of the new select committee to actually examine, actually examine what happened that day,” Nehls said. “And I can tell you, gentlemen, that the fault does not lie with Donald Trump. It lies with Yogananda Pittman and the U .S. Capitol leadership team.”

As Nehls spoke, Fanone reacted audibly.

He was heard coughing and saying, “go f**k yourself!”

That remark preceded Fanone’s removal from the hearing room.

Fanone is a retired Washington, D.C., police officer who became nationally known for his actions during the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach.

He spent much of his career with the Metropolitan Police Department working as an undercover and vice officer before responding to the events at the Capitol.

Following his recovery from injuries sustained during the breach, Fanone testified publicly about his experience, including before the House committee that investigated January 6.

He later emerged as a frequent media commentator and a vocal critic of those who have challenged or questioned prevailing accounts of the events of that day.

Smith’s testimony marked his first appearance before Congress since stepping down as special counsel.

His appearance drew intense scrutiny from Republican lawmakers, who argued that his handling of the Trump investigations reflected partisan bias rather than impartial law enforcement.

Despite repeated questioning, Smith maintained that his decisions were guided solely by the law.

Republicans countered that the ultimate collapse of both cases, combined with the timing of the prosecutions, reinforced their view that the investigations were driven by politics rather than evidence.