Hero Police Officer of US Capitol Incident Escorts Vice President Harris at Inauguration Ceremony
Alone Standing Against Protesters Trying to Enter the Senate During the Capitol Breach
Foreign Media: "Applause Erupted When He Appeared"
Eugene Goodman, Deputy Chief of Security for the U.S. Senate
Photo by AP Yonhap News
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] The Black police officer who was hailed as a hero for directly confronting the rioters during the U.S. Capitol breach was in the spotlight for escorting Vice President Kamala Harris at the 46th U.S. presidential inauguration.
According to the New York Times (NYT) on the 20th (local time), Eugene Goodman drew attention by personally escorting Vice President Harris at President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony held that day. Goodman is a Capitol police officer who became a hero of the Capitol riot by stopping rioters trying to enter the Senate chamber with just a baton during the January 6 Capitol breach. He diverted the rioters attempting to enter the Senate chamber elsewhere, allowing senators to escape safely.
Foreign media reported that when he appeared at the Capitol entrance during the inauguration?the same entrance he blocked the rioters from two weeks earlier?applause erupted around him.
He was previously promoted to Deputy Chief of Senate Security and Protection in recognition of his efforts during the Capitol breach. It is known that Congress is considering awarding him the Congressional Gold Medal through bipartisan cooperation among lawmakers.
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![On the 6th (local time), Eugene Goodman, a Capitol Police officer, stands alone against protesters attempting to enter the Senate chamber during the Capitol breach [Image source=AP Yonhap News]](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2021012110403637579_1611193236.jpg)
On the 6th (local time), Eugene Goodman, a Capitol Police officer, stands alone against protesters attempting to enter the Senate chamber during the Capitol breach [Image source=AP Yonhap News]
View original imageMeanwhile, regarding the Capitol breach that resulted in a total of five deaths, including one police officer, all security chiefs of the House and Senate, including Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, who was criticized for inadequate response, have resigned.
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