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Ex-Officer Predicts Trump May Flee to Avoid Consequences

12/1/2025

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Michael Fanone, a former police officer who defended the Capitol on January 6, predicts that U.S. President Donald Trump will escape the consequences of his actions.
He adds that Trump may flee to Saudi Arabia, a view echoed by other commentators.
Fanone says the situation will worsen before it improves.
He argues the Trump administration will face severe scrutiny if free elections occur in 2026.

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Michael Fanone, a former police officer who defended the Capitol on January 6, predicts that U.S. President Donald Trump will escape the consequences of his actions.
He adds that Trump may flee to Saudi Arabia, a view echoed by other commentators.
Fanone says the situation will worsen before it improves.
He argues the Trump administration will face severe scrutiny if free elections occur in 2026.