As pro-Trump protestors stormed the Capitol on Wednesday, U.S. Representative Troy Nehls stood shoulder to shoulder with Capitol Police as the violent mob attempted to breach the House Chamber. Congressman Nehls (R-TX) tells CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid that his instinct was to negotiate with the intruders as police drew their guns.

Defending Democracy: Congressman helps prevent mob from entering the House Chamber

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