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Ex-Officer Michael Fanone Clashes With Right-Wing Activist at House Hearing
Heated Confrontation During House Hearing Recess
Michael Fanone, a former Metropolitan Police officer, was briefly escorted out of a House Judiciary Committee hearing on former special counsel Jack Smith. The incident occurred during a recess when Fanone became involved in a heated confrontation with Ivan Raiklin, a former Army reservist and right-wing activist. The exchange began when Raiklin called out to Fanone in the crowded hearing room, prompting an angry response from Fanone that included profanities.
Security Intervenes to Prevent Physical Altercation
The verbal clash between Fanone and Raiklin quickly escalated, reaching the brink of a physical altercation. Security personnel intervened to separate the two individuals and de-escalate the situation. Fanone was subsequently escorted from the hearing room by security. This incident, which unfolded outside the formal proceedings, highlighted the tense atmosphere at the event.
*Source: YouTube: Times of India (2026-03-26)*
