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politics2 years ago

"Congressman Van Orden Faces Backlash for Vulgar Outburst Towards Senate Pages"

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, a Republican congressman from Wisconsin, faced bipartisan criticism after cursing at a group of high school-age Senate pages who were lying on the floor to take photos of the Capitol Rotunda. Van Orden refused to apologize, claiming he was protecting the integrity of the space. Senior members of Congress, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, expressed their dismay at Van Orden's behavior and lack of remorse. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called the incident a possible "misunderstanding," while Rep. Chip Roy mocked Van Orden's outburst. This is not the first time Van Orden has faced controversy for his short temper, as he was previously accused of threatening a library staffer in 2021.

via NPR|
#bipartisan-scolding#capitol-rotunda#lack-of-remorse
politics2 years ago

"Schumer and McConnell unite to protect Senate pages from Republican lawmaker's verbal abuse"

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell defended Senate pages after Republican lawmaker Rep. Derrick Van Orden cursed out a group of teenage pages in the Capitol Rotunda. Van Orden called them derogatory names and told them to leave, prompting Schumer to express shock and call for an apology. McConnell supported Schumer's defense of the pages, stating that everyone on his side of the aisle felt the same way. Van Orden defended his remarks, stating that the Capitol should not be treated like a frat house. Senate pages, often high school students, play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the Senate and are praised for their service by Schumer.

via POLITICO|
#capitol-rotunda#chuck-schumer#derrick-van-orden
politics2 years ago

"Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden's Profane Outburst Shocks Senate Pages in Capitol Rotunda"

GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden reportedly cursed out teenage Senate pages in the Capitol rotunda, calling them "pieces of s--t" and telling them to "get the f--k out." The incident occurred after midnight on Thursday while the pages were resting. Van Orden's behavior has sparked outrage among his colleagues, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer defending the pages and criticizing Van Orden's refusal to apologize. Van Orden defended his actions, claiming that the pages were disrespecting the historical significance of the Capitol building.

via New York Post |
#capitol-rotunda#expletive-laced-tirade#gop
politics2 years ago

"Rep. Derrick Van Orden's Controversial Encounter with Senate Pages in Rotunda"

Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden reportedly cursed out a group of Senate pages in the Capitol Rotunda, calling them "lazy s----" and telling them to "get the f--- up" off the floor. Van Orden defended his actions, stating that the Rotunda should be treated with respect due to its historical significance. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell condemned Van Orden's behavior, with Schumer calling him "utterly despicable." This is not the first time Van Orden has been accused of a public outburst, as he previously complained about an LGBTQ+ Pride Month display at a library.

via The Washington Post|
#capitol-rotunda#congressman#expletives