Capitol Police officer who testified to Jan. 6 panel eyes House bid

What he's saying: "I see there is going to be an open Congressional seat in Maryland," Dunn said in a post on X in reaction to news of Sarbanes' decision.

• Dunn confirmed to Axios in a text message that he is considering a run.

The backdrop: Dunn made national headlines when he testified before the Jan. 6 committee in 2021 along with three other law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol during the brutal assault.

• Dunn said he was subjected to racial slurs as he fought off Jan. 6 rioters, who he said called him a "f***king n*****" after he said he voted for President Biden.
• Dunn also testified that he was still receiving counseling for the trauma he suffered during the riot, telling the panel: "Jan. 6 still isn't over for me."
• Dunn later wrote a book about his experience during the attack and has continued to vocally criticize former President Trump for his role in the attack.