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U.S. Mint's Gold Medal Pull Sparks Outrage Over January 6

3/1/2025

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The U.S. Mint's decision to pull bronze duplicates of the Congressional Gold Medal honoring police officers has sparked outrage from former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell. He argues this action diminishes the sacrifices made by law enforcement during the January 6 Capitol riot, reflecting a troubling trend to downplay its significance.

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The U.S. Mint's decision to pull bronze duplicates of the Congressional Gold Medal honoring police officers has sparked outrage from former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell. He argues this action diminishes the sacrifices made by law enforcement during the January 6 Capitol riot, reflecting a troubling trend to downplay its significance.