Rep Hal Rogers Assaults Rep Joyce Beatty Over Mask Mandate

Kentucky Republican Representative Hal Rogers apologizes to Ohio Democrat Representative Joyce Beatty after poking her in the back and telling her to 'kiss his a--' after she asked him to follow the rules and put on his mask on the subway.

🧵 Today, while heading to the House floor for votes, I respectfully asked my colleague @RepHalRogers to put on a mask while boarding the train. He then poked my back, demanding I get on the train. When I asked him not to touch me, he responded, “kiss my ass.” (1/3)

— Joyce Beatty (@RepBeatty) February 8, 2022

This is the kind of disrespect we have been fighting for years, and indicative of the larger issue we have with GOP Members flaunting health and safety mandates designed to keep us and our staff safe. (2/3)

— Joyce Beatty (@RepBeatty) February 8, 2022

.@RepHalRogers, when you are ready to grow up and apologize for your behavior, you know where to find me. (3/3)

— Joyce Beatty (@RepBeatty) February 8, 2022

Hal Rogers statement: “This afternoon, I met with Congresswoman Beatty to personally apologize. My words were not acceptable and I expressed my regret to her, first and foremost.”

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) February 8, 2022