Two Republican members of Congress have been hit with $5,000 fines for circumventing the metal detectors leading into the House chambers under new rules passed this week in the Democrat-controlled body.
But GOP members say Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was seen skirting security, too, and deserves the same fine.
What are the details?
CNN reported Friday that "GOP Reps. Andrew Clyde of Georgia and Louie Gohmert of Texas have both been fined $5,000 for how they went through the metal detectors" according to a senior Democratic aid, noting that "These fines are part of a new rule established this week."
Gohmert confirmed to news to Axios, telling the outlet, ""We'll be appealing because this is ridiculous. This isn't 'The Godfather' where you plant a gun in the toilet tank. There is no toilet tank in the bathroom."
Shortly after the news broke, the Republican office of the Committee on House Administration sent a letter to the House sergeant at arms, to inform him that on Thursday, "at approximately 9:59 am, multiple members observed the Speaker of the House entering the House Chamber without completing security screening."
Just proves this new rule is being arbitrarily enforced & clearly does not apply to all members. It was put in place for political gain, not for safety. The SAA is appointed by Speaker Pelosi & once again, she is showing the American people that the rules do not apply to her. pic.twitter.com/YYRcx1vJGR
— House Admin. Committee GOP (@HouseAdmnGOP) February 6, 2021
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