Biden enlists Jan. 6 officers to campaign in battleground states

The Biden reelection campaign has enlisted three retired police officers who were present during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol to campaign in key battleground states. Officers Aquilino Gonell, Harry Dunn, and Danny Hodges will travel to Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, and New Hampshire to engage with voters. Their message will emphasize the perceived threat to democracy and fundamental rights posed by former President Donald Trump.

This strategy is part of a broader effort by the Biden campaign to channel the events of January 6 into a narrative about Trump's mental stability and leadership. The officers will meet with local officials, law enforcement, and community members in these states in the weeks leading up to the first debate between Biden and Trump. This move underscores the campaign's focus on using the January 6 events to draw contrasts between Biden and Trump.