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"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

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"Senators Condemn Republican Congressman's Verbal Abuse of Young Pages"

Republican congressman Derrick Van Orden from Wisconsin faced bipartisan criticism after yelling and cursing at high school-aged Senate pages during a late-night tour of the Capitol. Van Orden used profanity to describe the pages as lazy and ordered them off the floor of the Capitol Rotunda. Senate leaders, including Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell, rebuked Van Orden for his behavior and thanked the pages for their service. Van Orden, a former Navy Seal, defended his actions and embraced the presence of alcohol in his office. Critics called him an embarrassment and a hypocrite, referencing a previous incident of harassment.

via The Guardian US|

#bipartisan-criticism #capitol-behavior #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"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•3 min saved

"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•4 min saved

"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

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Wisconsin Congressman's Profanity-Laden Outburst at High School Pages in Capitol

Republican Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden reportedly cursed at high school Senate pages in the Capitol, calling them derogatory names and telling them to "get the f*** up." Van Orden later defended his actions, suggesting that the teenagers were treating the Capitol like a "frat house." This is not the first time Van Orden has been involved in controversy, as he previously complained about a library display featuring books about homosexuality and faced criticism for his 2015 book, which described an incident of alleged sexual harassment.

via Forbes|

#capitol #controversy #politics