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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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