Michael Fanone
Michael Fanone was born on September 3rd, 1980 and is currently 45 years old. Michael Fanone was born in Washington, D.C., USA.
Michael Fanone is an American law enforcement analyst, writer, and retired police officer. He served with the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia from 2001 until 2021. Fanone was on duty during the January 2021 attack on the United States Capitol. He later gave testimony with fellow officers before the
House Select Committee that investigated the incident.
Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul by
Michael Fanone is a powerful and deeply personal account of the January 6, 2021 attack on the
United States Capitol. The book exposes the violence, chaos, and political betrayal that defined that day, while also highlighting Fanone’s own harrowing experience as a police officer on the front lines.
Fanone, a former
Metropolitan Police Department officer, describes being dragged into the mob, beaten with a flagpole carrying a “Blue Lives Matter” flag, and tased at the base of his neck until he lost consciousness. He suffered a heart attack, a severe concussion, and lasting PTSD.
In his words, he recalls hearing rioters call for him to be shot with his own gun, and shouting “I have kids!” in a desperate plea for his life. Though a few rioters pulled him back to safety, Fanone later made it clear on live television: “Thank you, but fuck you for being there in the first place.”
The book not only captures Fanone’s personal trauma but also criticizes the political response. It addresses how some Republican lawmakers downplayed or denied the severity of January 6, framing it as a peaceful protest.
Fanone does not shy away from calling out the role of racism, white supremacy, and political cowardice in fueling the insurrection. His willingness to confront uncomfortable truths has earned him admiration but also brought backlash, death threats, and alienation from parts of his own police community.
Hold the Line is more than just a memoir; it is a call to accountability. It questions the apathy, short memory of the public and warns against the dangers of forgetting what happened that day. Fanone portrays January 6 not as an isolated event but as an attempted coup, the violent culmination of lies and anti-democratic actions.
This book is a recommended read for anyone who values truth, justice, and integrity. It stands as both testimony and warning, and it solidifies Fanone’s role as a courageous voice unwilling to let history be rewritten.
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Michael Fanone: F.A.Q
When was Michael Fanone Born? How old is Michael Fanone?
Michael Fanone was born on September 3rd, 1980. Michael Fanone is currently 45 years old.
Where was Michael Fanone Born?
Michael Fanone was born in Washington, D.C., USA and is American.
What was the first book Michael Fanone wrote?
The first book written by Michael Fanone was Hold the Line, published in 2023.
What was the most recent book Michael Fanone wrote?
His most recently released work was Hold the Line on September 12th, 2023.
Are there upcoming new books by Michael Fanone?
Michael Fanone does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Michael Fanone written?
Michael Fanone has written 1 book. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.