While his boss was setting a record on the Senate floor, Democratic aide Kevin A. Batts was getting his own record — for an arrest.
In a report broken by Notus, Batts, a longtime aide for New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police.
Batts is alleged to have been carrying a pistol on Capitol grounds without a license.
Newsweek, citing Capitol Police, noted that “[f]irearms are not permitted in the District of Columbia or on U.S. Capitol grounds.”
The outlet added: “Only official law enforcement personnel are permitted to carry one if it is necessary for their job duties.”
Perhaps more disconcertingly, it appears that Batts was led through security by a member of Congress, at least according to what Capitol Police
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!