Former DC Cop Michael Fanone Struggling After Jan. 6 Attack, Wants Accountability

Michael Fanone, the former DC police officer injured during the Jan. 6 insurrection, has been through the wringer since then … and says if no one’s held accountable for the attack, America’s headed in a dangerous direction.

Michael joined us on “TMZ Live” to discuss the Jan. 6 Committee’s decision Thursday to subpoena Donald Trump — a move he absolutely applauds, although it doesn’t sound like he’s holding out a ton of hope Trump will actually be brought to justice.

We asked Michael — who was repeatedly beaten with a flagpole, tasered, and dragged down several steps in the chaos that day — how he’d feel if Trump runs in 2024 and wins.

He didn’t hesitate with his response, saying … “If you’re asking me if I’m gonna go to Canada … f**k no!!!” Instead, Michael said he would try to find some way to coexist in the country with Trump supporters.

Fanone’s written a book about his horrific experience that day — he suffered a heart attack, a concussion that left him with a traumatic brain injury and, of course, suffers with PTSD — and told us he’s spent a great deal of time speaking about his experience to help folks understand the truth about what went down that day.

Fanone’s memoir, “Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop’s Battle for America’s Soul” is out now, and that title relates very closely to a new clip of Rep. Nancy Pelosi.