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Republican lawmaker ejected from Pa. State House over patriotic suit
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Key Points:
- Pennsylvania Republican state Rep. Eric Davanzo was asked to leave the Democrat-controlled State House chamber for wearing a red, white, and blue suit celebrating America's 250th anniversary, a move he called hypocritical given other thematic attire allowed.
- House Speaker Joanna McClinton deemed Davanzo's patriotic outfit inappropriate, instructing him to remove his jacket or leave the floor, leading to his departure after initially refusing.
- Davanzo noted that Democratic lawmakers had previously worn Pride-themed attire for official photos during Pride Month, highlighting a perceived double standard regarding patriotic clothing.
- Representing Westmoreland County, Davanzo leads the America First Caucus and has introduced bills supporting onshoring manufacturing and strict penalties for illegal immigrants convicted of murder in Pennsylvania.
- The incident occurs amid broader celebrations of the U.S. semiquincentennial in Pennsylvania, with both state and federal administrations promoting related events.
