Patti talks to Harry Dunn, former Capitol Police officer, former candidate for Congress, and author of "Standing My Ground: A Capitol Police Officer's Fight for Accountability and Good Trouble After January 6th."

"Everybody that's afraid right now, you should be afraid," Dunn told WCPT. "And I'm not saying that in a scary type way, but your fears are absolutely valid. A lot of people on the other side -- meaning the MAGA world -- they use this fear-mongering, this invisible boogeyman that's coming to get you. However, there's an actual, real boogeyman in the White House right now who is actually coming for people. And people's fears, their concerns, them being afraid, it's 100 percent valid. And why I keep going is because there are people out there that need somebody to fight for them, need somebody to be a voice for them. 

"When I was the kid, when I became a police officer, I became one to be a public servant, because I believe in helping people. When I ran for Congress, I believe your elected representative should work for you, to help you, not to go to D.C. and kiss the ring."

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