Staffer For Democrat House Member Arrested For Bringing Ammo Into Congressional Building
Daily WireNOV 29 2024
House Democratic Staffer Arrested for Carrying Ammunition to Capitol
Above: US Rep. Joe Morelle Image copyright: Tom Williams/Contributor/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
This arrest is ironic because Hopkins works for an anti-gun Democrat in an anti-gun city run by Democrats. It's refreshing to see a Democrat facing the consequences of rampant hypocrisy. Unfortunately, a Republican staffer bringing a gun into the Capitol would be facing more scrutiny because of the media's liberal leanings.
Democratic narrative
This isn't a case of political hypocrisy, it's a situation that proves gun laws and basic safety protocols apply to everyone. Having firearms in public spaces — including federal buildings and polling places — is dangerous, and the police should be applauded for catching this staffer red-handed. There's nothing wrong with transparent and strong laws to support public safety.