When J. Thomas Manger took charge of the Capitol Police in the aftermath of Jan. 6, 2021, he said that day “should not define us.” As Manger prepares to retire at the end of the month, he’s taking stock of what’s changed since the mob attack on the Capitol,

I don't think it's wise or necessary or useful to try and convince members of Congress what to think” about the Jan. 6 riot, Thomas Manger says.

J. Thomas Manger, who took the top post on the force following the deadly Capitol riot, called out the president for sending a "chilling message" to officers.