Motorcades are unremarkable to me. I’ve been in hundreds before. But this one is strange. Because this time it’s me who needs protection. My life is in danger. I learn that one of the officers in my car is assigned to Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer and another is from Liz Cheney’s detail. I learn, too, that I’m the first nonelected official under Capitol Police protection. “I’m honored,” I stammer. “The honor is ours,” one of the officers responds. We make eye contact through the rearview mirror. I know he’s referring to my testimony, but I can’t find the words I want to use. You’re the
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