A children's choir from South Carolina was stopped by Capitol Police while singing the national anthem in the U.S. Capitol due to a "miscommunication." The choir director had secured permission from three congressional offices, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office. Video footage of the incident went viral, leading to accusations of political bias. Capitol Police clarified that demonstrations and musical performances are not allowed in the Capitol, but the choir was allowed to finish their performance. McCarthy and three Republican members of Congress issued a joint statement expressing disappointment that the performance was cut short.
A children's choir from South Carolina was stopped by a Capitol Police officer from singing the national anthem in the U.S. Capitol due to a "miscommunication" on May 26. The visit was approved by the office of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., which the speaker's office confirmed. Some Republicans accused Capitol Police of taking action against the kids due to political bias, but the Capitol Police said that is untrue and accused the congressional staffer of lying "to the officers multiple times about having permission from various offices." McCarthy and three Republican members of Congress involved in inviting the group to the Capitol issued a joint statement, saying they were "very disappointed" that the performance was cut short.
The Rushingbrook Children's Choir from South Carolina was stopped by Capitol Police while singing the national anthem in the U.S. Capitol due to a miscommunication about permission for musical performances. The choir had approval from the House speaker, but police were unaware. The police initially claimed the performance was stopped because it might be found offensive, but later issued a statement apologizing for the miscommunication. Musical performances in the Capitol require permission, and demonstrations and musical performances are not allowed without proper approval.
Capitol Police stopped a children's choir from singing the national anthem in the U.S. Capitol due to a miscommunication about permission for musical performances. The choir had approval from the House speaker, but officers were unaware of this. The police initially claimed that the performance was stopped because it might be found offensive, but later issued a statement apologizing for the miscommunication. The incident has sparked controversy and disappointment among lawmakers and choir leaders.
Capitol Police stopped a performance of the national anthem by the Rushingbrook Children's Choir from South Carolina in the U.S. Capitol due to a miscommunication about permission. The choir had approval from the House speaker's office, but police were unaware. Musical performances in the Capitol require permission. The choir leaders denied claims that the performance was stopped because it might be found offensive. Capitol Police apologized for the miscommunication and confirmed that demonstrations and musical performances are not allowed in the Capitol without proper approval.
