Officer Who Died After Responding To Capitol Riot Was A Trump Supporter

An officer who died Thursday night from injuries suffered while defending the United States Capitol* was an avid supporter of President Donald Trump.

Officer Brian D. Sicknick, a 42-year-old member of the First Responder’s Unit, was “injured while physically engaging with protesters” during the breach of the Capitol on Wednesday, said a statement from U.S. Capitol Police.