WASHINGTON, D.C. – A former police officer who was among those defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6th has announced his candidacy for Congress. This move comes after the unprecedented attack on the Capitol building by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.

The ex-officer, who has been identified as James, is running for a seat in Congress representing Virginia and has stated that he was motivated to run because of the events that took place on January 6th. He was one of the officers who tried to push back the violent mob that stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the election results.

James has criticized the response to the attack, saying that he was ill-equipped and outnumbered. His campaign is focused on preventing such events from happening again and ensuring that law enforcement officers are adequately supported in their duty to protect the Capitol and the democratic process.

His candidacy announcement comes amid ongoing investigations into the January 6th attack and the political and social consequences of the events that unfolded. It also highlights the impact of the Capitol attack on individuals and their decisions to take a stand in the political arena.

The announcement of James’ bid for Congress underscores the enduring impact of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol and the ongoing efforts of individuals involved to seek accountability and change.