Family of fallen Capitol Police officer refuses to shake hands with GOP leaders

24 articles, oldest first.

1. CBS News

   Family of fallen Capitol Police officer refuses to shake hands with McCarthy, McConnell at medal ceremony ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Dec 5, 2022

   CBS News's feed description

   Deceased Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick's brother said of Republican leaders that "they have no idea what integrity is."

2. The New Republic

   Capitol Police Honored for January 6 Refuse to Shake Hands With McConnell, McCarthy ↗ (opens The New Republic)

   Published Dec 5, 2022

   The New Republic's feed description

   “They’re just two-faced,” said the mother of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after being injured in the riot.

3. WUSA9

   Family of fallen Capitol Police officer refuses to shake hands with GOP leaders ↗ (opens WUSA9)

   Published Dec 6, 2022

   Same headline from 19 more outlets

   WUSA9's feed description

   Members of Brian Sicknick's family explained after Tuesday's ceremony why they declined to shake hands with Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy.

4. BizPac Review

   Late Jan. 6 cop's relatives refuse to shake hands of McConnell and McCarthy at ceremony ↗ (opens BizPac Review)

   Published Dec 6, 2022

   BizPac Review's feed description

   Relatives of late U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick appeared to disregard Republican Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy at the Tuesday […]

5. Breitbart News

   Family of Dead Capitol Police Officer Refuses to Shake McConnell's Hand ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published Dec 6, 2022

   Breitbart News's feed description

   The family of a Capitol Police officer who died the day after he fended off rioters on January 6 refused to shake Mitch McConnell's hand.

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