PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Bernie Sanders: “140 police officers were injured [during the January 6th…”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

Watch on YouTube

Focus on whats important_ Bernie Sanders on how to oppose Trump

Published | Video Starts at 08:02

It especially says a lot given the fact that Trump claims to be a great supporter of the police in America, great believer in law and order. He loves the cops. Well, 140 police officers were injured [during the January 6th insurrection]. A few died because they defended members of Congress and they defended democracy in America against an insurrection. These guys are heroes. (08:02–08:07)

CLAIM

Asserts that 140 police officers were injured during the January 6th insurrection.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.

Bernie Sanders

Discover more from

Bernie Sanders

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.
About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.