In a segment marking the January 6th Capitol riots, MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart became visibly emotional while interviewing former Capitol Hill Police officer Michael Fanone about his book detailing his experience.

Capehart, visibly emotional, wiped away tears with a white handkerchief as he thanked Fanone for his actions on that day and asked for his thoughts on the third anniversary.

Critics quickly took to social media to mock Capehart's apparent over-dramatic performance.

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Many questioned the sincerity of his emotional display, suggesting that it was a calculated attempt to garner sympathy and manipulate the narrative surrounding the Capitol riot.

The segment aired just one day after the D.C. Court of Appeals issued a ruling stating that individuals who were present in the Capitol during the riot, even if they were passively observing, could be convicted of disorderly conduct. The ruling emphasized that the definition of disorderly conduct depends on the surrounding circumstances and that even quiet and nonviolent conduct can be considered disorderly.

Fox News highlights the court's analogy comparing trespassers in the Capitol to hikers and audience members, stating that a lone hiker singing on a mountaintop does not disturb anyone, but a patron in a library would. The court argued that the setting and context are crucial in determining whether an act qualifies as disorderly.

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While the FBI continues to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in the Capitol breach, critics have questioned the timing of Capehart's emotional display, suggesting that it conveniently coincided with the court ruling. Many raising concerns about the potential bias and manipulation of the narrative surrounding the events of January 6th.