Reps. Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert got here to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s tackle to a joint session of Congress and performed on their telephones.
ABC Information’s Will Steakin tweeted:
Matt Gaetz seems to be on his telephone throughout Zelenskyy speech.
He simply confirmed Lauren Boebert one thing.
— Will Steakin (@wsteaks) December 22, 2022
Garetz and Boebert additionally blew by means of Capitol Police safety and refused to be screened.
The Unbiased (UK) reported, “Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert had been seen on the primary flooring of the Capitol constructing strolling down a hallway outdoors of the Home flooring once they veered proper in direction of the chamber. Earlier than they had been capable of attain the door, two US Capitol Law enforcement officials in fits stopped the pair, addressing Mr Gaetz by title, and knowledgeable them that they wanted to undergo a safety screening earlier than coming into, gesturing to a close-by metallic detector.”
Gaetz and Boebert responded by ignoring safety and strolling into the chamber.
Gaetz and Boebert blew off the safety screening that was in place as a result of a overseas head of state was addressing Congress, after which went into the speech and didn’t hassle to concentrate to the speaker.
The conduct of the 2 Republicans is disrespectful to Zelenskyy and a humiliation to the USA. Visitors of our nation ought to be handled with respect. Rep. Gaetz and Boebert shouldn’t be enjoying on telephones and ignoring the pleas of a person whose nation is combating for its existence.
America deserves higher, however for not less than the following two years, a circus of embarrassing clowns will probably be working the Home.
Jason is the managing editor. He’s additionally a White Home Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Diploma in Political Science. His graduate work targeted on public coverage, with a specialization in social reform actions.
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