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Capitol Police Officer mocked as ‘Nancy Pelosi’s dog’ during Jan. 6 riot

Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards said she was mocked and insulted by the pro-Trump mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol.

Ms. Edwards testified about her experience on duty during the riot for the House Jan. 6 committee’s prime-time TV hearing Thursday,

She recalled being called a series of disparaging names.

“I was called Nancy Pelosi’s dog, called incompetent, called a hero and a villain,” Ms. Edwards said. “I was called a traitor to my country, my oath and my Constitution.”

Ms. Edwards, in her emotional testimony, added that she was a “proud American” who was protecting the nation.