Capitol Police Called to Investigate US Flag with Swastika in GOP Congressional Office
Ohio Rep. Dave Taylor called the altered flag 'vandalism' and directed Capitol Police to investigate, condemning the hateful symbol found in his office cubicle.
- An American flag with a swastika was discovered in the office of Representative Dave Taylor in Washington, D.C. on October 14, which prompted an investigation by U.S. Capitol Police.
- Taylor stated the symbol does not reflect his office's values and referred to it as 'vandalism' during a press release.
- The swastika flag was seen in a video meeting background featuring Taylor's staffer, Angelo Elia.
- This incident followed a recent revelation about a Young Republican group chat containing racist and antisemitic comments, as reported by POLITICO.
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The American ‘Swastika’ Flag in GOP Office Looks Like a Set-Up.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: A junior staffer in the office of Rep. Dave Taylor (R-OH) displayed an American flag with a swastika embedded in it during a Zoom call. Emerging evidence suggests the staffer is the victim of an elaborate set-up.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Dave Taylor (R-OH), his legislative correspondent, and Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI).WHEN & WHERE: October 2025, during a Zoom call from Taylor’s Capitol Hill office.KEY QUOTE: “No Hill staffer…
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