Staffer For Democrat House Member Arrested For Bringing Ammo Into Congressional Building
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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 Facts
Michael Hopkins, 38, a communications director for US Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY), was arrested Monday after he was found in possession of ammunition while attempting to enter the US Capitol's Cannon House Office Building.
Capitol Police said they discovered four ammunition magazines and 11 rounds of ammunition during an X-ray screening of Hopkins' bag, leading to his immediate arrest.
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.