Capitol Police Sgt. Eugene Goodman viral Jan. 6 video

During the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol, a widely viewed video clip showed U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Eugene Goodman redirecting and leading rioters away from the Senate chamber entrance, and that footage was circulated broadly on social media and in news reporting. The video clips of his actions prompted national attention, profiles in major media outlets, and widespread social-media commentary. Subsequent reporting documented formal acknowledgments of his actions by officials and organizations.