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October 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
GOP Representative Dave Taylor has dismissed claims that a swastika flag was displayed in his DC office, calling it a "ruse" following an investigation. The incident, which involved an American flag with a swastika, has drawn criticism from Democrats, including Representative Jamie Raskin, who questioned former President Trump about it. The House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, has condemned the actions of a Young Republicans group chat that distributed these "optical illusion" swastika flags to multiple congressional offices, prompting an investigation.
October 16, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Dave Taylor, a Republican Congressman from Ohio, is facing scrutiny after a staffer, Angelo Elia, was found to have an altered American flag featuring a swastika in his office. The US Capitol Police are investigating the incident, which was discovered during a virtual call. Taylor has since condemned the flag, stating that it does not reflect his values or those of his office.