US Capitol Police Announce New Acting Chief as Black Woman for the First Time Ever

As the plans for Biden’s presidency unfold, tensions amongst the pro-Trump community have escalated.

His supporters continued to fuel the flames behind his various election fraud allegations.

And last week, those tensions reached a breaking point.

On January 6th, during which a joint session of Congress convened to formally count the Electoral College votes and certify Joe Biden’s election win, lawmakers were forced to shelter in place and evacuate as pro-Trump rioters broke into the U.S Capitol Building.

Breaking windows, doors, and furniture along with chants of “stop the steal!”

And photos showing them looting objects, such as the lectern of U.S. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, quickly started circulating online.

With one posing in her chair with his feet up on the desk.

As rioters clashed with the few police officers in presence.

And the world watched on, transfixed, as more and more rioters continued to spill into the Capitol and clash with police.

Chief Robert Contee III of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, confirmed the news during a press conference.

However, details surrounding the other 3 fatalities remain unclear. “One adult female and 2 adult males appear to have suffered from separate medical emergencies on or around Capitol grounds,” Contee said, “which resulted in their deaths.”

The president was repeatedly urged to appear on national television to order his supporters to stand down.

Where he reminded the rioters that the police and law enforcement was “on our side,” and to “remain peaceful.”

“Go home, we love you, you’re very special.”
Shortly afterward, he was suspended from Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram indefinitely.

But, despite Trump’s nonchalant attitude, it didn’t take long for the rioters to start facing the consequences of their actions.

A man who could be seen protesting inside the Capitol building on Wednesday was quickly fired from his job at Navistar Direct Marketing, according to VT. 

And, after reviewing the photos, the employee – whose name has not been made public – was fired.

News emerged in the days following the riots that Texan attorney, Paul Davis, had lost his job at Goosehead Insurance.

“Paul Davis, Associate General Counsel, is no longer employed by Goosehead.”
Then news then emerged that Pennsylvania state representative Rick Saccone resigned after his employer, Saint Vincent College, launched an investigation.

This time, it’s the man who was photographed “taking over” Nancy Pelosi’s office.

The sixty-year-old is now facing federal charges for his actions.

Then, 2 Capitol Police officers were suspended for their actions…

After footage showed them getting friendly with the rioters.

Rep. Tim Ryan made the announcement on Monday, saying at least 2 cops were being suspended for their actions.

One was apparently wearing a MAGA hat and directing rioters around the building, while the other took selfies with them.

The latter was caught on video…

A viral clip from that day has surfaced, showing a cop pose for a photo with one of the insurrectionists.

And as a result, Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund resigned.

He and his department have faced endless backlash for how things went down during the riot.

His resignation came after hours after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for his firing in the wake last weeks events.

In his letter of resignation Sund informed members of the Capitol Police Board that his resignation will come into effect on January 16th, People reported.

And now, a new acting chief has been appointed.

Yogananda Pittman is the new acting chief appointed by U.S. Capitol Police.

Her new role makes her the first woman and first black person to head the organization, USCP confirmed to NPR.

What an achievement!

Pittman joined the department back in in 2001 after previously working as an assistant chief.

She has worked her way up through the ranks since graduating from Morgan State University in 1999.

Pittman joined the USCP in 2001 and in 2006 was promoted to the rank of sergeant and assigned to the Department’s Communications Division.

In 2010 she then progressed again, being promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the House Division.

In 2012, Pittman kept climbing as she achieved the rank of captain and became one of the first Black female supervisors in that role.

By 2015, she was promoted to inspector and then just three years later deputy chief.

Pittmans current role is in protective and intelligence operations where she serves as the assistant chief.

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