During the attack, Hodges was crushed by rioters who had stolen police shields and then pinned him against a wall.

Afterwards, he testified on his experience in multiple trials, including the House Select Committee investigating the Capitol attack.

[2] His police baton was stolen by a man named Steven Cappuccio, who then attacked Hodges with it.

[7] Forbes wrote: "The video of Hodges’ assault has become one of the most prominent examples of the violence and bloodshed of the Capitol riot ...".

[7] In January 2023, Hodges was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Joe Biden for his defence of the Capitol.

[7][3] In October 2023, Hodges testified during the attack at a court case in Colorado over whether Trump was ineligible to be on the state's ballot for the 2024 presidential election.