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MICHAEL FANONE is a national hero he and his family urgently need our help right now.
On January 6th, 2021 my friend DC Metro Police Officer Michael Fanone was among the patriotic first responders that held the line against Trumps violent mob. He self-deployed to defend our Capitol and nearly lost his life heroically protecting our elected officials and the peaceful transfer of power.
Dragged into the frenzied, armed crowd, thrown to the ground, Mike was savagely beaten by the mob, threatened with death, repeatedly electrocuted with a taser.
Rescued unconscious by fellow officers, Mike suffered a heart attack and numerous severe injuries including a traumatic brain injury and severe, ongoing PTSD.
NOTE FROM MICHAEL FANONE:
Jeff,
Thanks again for agreeing to host this gofundme for me and my family. As many may already know, my family and I have faced threats of violence, vandalism and assaults at the hands of Trump supporters angry at me for my outspokenness and willingness to confront his lies. This was before Trump pardoned the violent criminals who assaulted me on january 6. I am currently unemployed, I do not receive a pension from the police department nor do I have health insurance provided by my former employer. The financial burdens associated with both security for my family and I as well as relocating myself are more than I can afford. Thats why I'm asking for your help to keep me and my family safe.
Michael F. Fanone
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-hero-michael-fanone-and-his-family?attribution_id=sl:1bd6f9bf-df5a-47a7-9934-75627d09bd97&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=native_options

WarGamer
(16,579 posts)Normally I'd think that's enough...
But he really needs to "disappear" and restart somewhere. Maybe even with a legal name change.
SO yeah... I hope this fundraiser stacks another 500k
2naSalit
(95,902 posts)But in this world, now, $500K isn't much when you have to disappear with your family.
WarGamer
(16,579 posts)That a Left leaning Corporation in the Pac NW would hire him as a mid level Security Manager with literally just a couple people briefed on his identity
Cha
(308,403 posts)to our Attention, Cat.
Best of Luck to Brave Hero Patriot Michael Fanone and his Family!
SheltieLover
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