Rep. Massie shared a video of Democrats waving Ukrainian flags on the House floor to social media last week, which is against House rules.
LEFT: House Speaker Mike Johnson . RIGHT: Rep. Thomas Massie , R-Ky. . House Speaker Mike Johnson , R-La., announced Tuesday Rep. Thomas Massie , R-Ky., will not face a $500 fine for sharing a video from the House floor to social media .of Democratic lawmakers cheering and waving Ukrainian flags on the House floor. The actions came during a vote to approve a spending package which included $60 billion in aid for the country.
The video has received more than 7.5 million views on X. The House Radio Television Correspondents' Gallery“This is the U.S. House of Representatives under the direction of Speaker Mike Johnson,” Rep. Massie wrote. “Democrats are celebrating his total capitulation with no victory for securing our border. #MTV”
The representative later replied to the post stating the House Sergeant at Arms demanded he remove the post or face a penalty. “Instead of fining democrats for waving flags, the House Sergeant at Arms just called and said I will be fined $500 if I don’t delete this video post,” Rep. MassieAmong those reacting to the news was X owner Elon Musk, who“I’ll be writing a $500 check to cover my friend Thomas Massie’s fine,” Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.,
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