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Posted 10/2/2023, 1:40:00 PM

AOC Defends Rep. Bowman Over Fire Alarm Incident, Criticizes GOP Double Standard

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended Rep. Jamaal Bowman's actions in pulling a fire alarm, saying he did so in a "moment of panic" to try to open a door and make a vote.
Bowman has apologized and said he didn't intend to cause confusion, he thought the alarm would unlock the door. He is cooperating with the investigation.
Ocasio-Cortez criticized Republicans for demanding Bowman's expulsion over this incident but not pushing for Rep. George Santos' ouster over his lies.
The fire alarm Bowman pulled was clearly marked and next to signs explaining how to open the emergency door. Some say his actions were reckless.
Ocasio-Cortez said she would support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, calling him a "weak speaker" who has lost control.

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9/30/2023

Rep. Bowman Pulls Fire Alarm to Delay Vote, Sparking Backlash and Calls for Investigation

Socialist Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulled a fire alarm in a House office building to disrupt proceedings on a Republican stopgap spending bill, prompting calls for his expulsion, as creating a false fire alarm is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail.

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Fire Alarm Pulled in House Building During Spending Bill Vote; Rep. Bowman Regrets Causing Disruption

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9/30/2023

Democrat Pulls Capitol Fire Alarm Before Shutdown Vote, Sparking GOP Criticism

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10/1/2023

AOC Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy for Attacking Bowman Over Accident While Protecting Santos' Lies

House GOP lawmakers are being criticized by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for not going after Rep. George Santos, who is embattled with fraud, money laundering, and lying accusations, with the same fervor they have shown towards Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a House office building.

10/1/2023

Photos Contradict Rep. Bowman's Claim That Pulling Capitol Fire Alarm Was Mistake

Despite claims of innocence, images of Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulling a fire alarm in a House office building show that his excuses are unsubstantiated and cast doubt on his intentions to delay a key vote.

10/2/2023

Hasan Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy for Punishing Bowman But Ignoring Worse Behavior from Their Own

House Republicans are facing criticism for demanding Rep. Jamaal Bowman's prosecution and expulsion for pulling a fire alarm during a chaotic vote, while ignoring their own members' misconduct, including calls for violence and federal indictments.

10/2/2023

Capitol Police Still Investigating Bowman for Pulling Fire Alarm Before Funding Vote

The United States Capitol Police are still investigating Rep. Jamaal Bowman's accidental activation of the fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building, which prompted the evacuation and Republicans are launching an investigation and preparing to introduce legislation to expel Bowman from the House.

10/2/2023

NY Rep. Bowman pulls Capitol fire alarm by mistake, spurring GOP calls for expulsion

Congressional Republicans have introduced a measure to expel Democrat Jamaal Bowman after he allegedly pulled a fire alarm to delay a crucial vote, while also disavowing talking points from his office that referred to his Republican critics as "Nazis."

10/26/2023

Rep. Bowman Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor for Triggering False Capitol Fire Alarm

Democratic U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman pleaded guilty to setting off a false fire alarm in the Capitol, resulting in the evacuation of a congressional office building during a key vote.

10/26/2023

Rep. Bowman Pleads Guilty to Pulling Capitol Fire Alarm, Agrees to Fine and Probation

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman has pleaded guilty to triggering a fire alarm as lawmakers rushed to pass a funding bill, resulting in a fine of $1,000 and three months of probation, with the charge expected to be dismissed after probation.

10/26/2023

Rep. Bowman Pleads Guilty, Fined $1K for Pulling Capitol Fire Alarm

New York Democrat Jamaal Bowman has pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count for pulling a fire alarm during a House vote and will pay a $1,000 fine, as footage of the incident, which he claims was a mistake, has been released.

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Posted 10/2/2023, 1:40:00 PM

AOC Defends Rep. Bowman Over Fire Alarm Incident, Criticizes GOP Double Standard

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended Rep. Jamaal Bowman's actions in pulling a fire alarm, saying he did so in a "moment of panic" to try to open a door and make a vote.
Bowman has apologized and said he didn't intend to cause confusion, he thought the alarm would unlock the door. He is cooperating with the investigation.
Ocasio-Cortez criticized Republicans for demanding Bowman's expulsion over this incident but not pushing for Rep. George Santos' ouster over his lies.
The fire alarm Bowman pulled was clearly marked and next to signs explaining how to open the emergency door. Some say his actions were reckless.
Ocasio-Cortez said she would support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, calling him a "weak speaker" who has lost control.

nypost.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/30/2023

Rep. Bowman Pulls Fire Alarm to Delay Vote, Sparking Backlash and Calls for Investigation

9/30/2023

Fire Alarm Pulled in House Building During Spending Bill Vote; Rep. Bowman Regrets Causing Disruption

9/30/2023

Democrat Pulls Capitol Fire Alarm Before Shutdown Vote, Sparking GOP Criticism

10/1/2023

AOC Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy for Attacking Bowman Over Accident While Protecting Santos' Lies

10/1/2023

Photos Contradict Rep. Bowman's Claim That Pulling Capitol Fire Alarm Was Mistake

10/2/2023

Hasan Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy for Punishing Bowman But Ignoring Worse Behavior from Their Own

10/2/2023

Capitol Police Still Investigating Bowman for Pulling Fire Alarm Before Funding Vote

10/2/2023

NY Rep. Bowman pulls Capitol fire alarm by mistake, spurring GOP calls for expulsion

10/26/2023

Rep. Bowman Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor for Triggering False Capitol Fire Alarm

Democratic U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman pleaded guilty to setting off a false fire alarm in the Capitol, resulting in the evacuation of a congressional office building during a key vote.

10/26/2023

Rep. Bowman Pleads Guilty to Pulling Capitol Fire Alarm, Agrees to Fine and Probation

10/26/2023

Rep. Bowman Pleads Guilty, Fined $1K for Pulling Capitol Fire Alarm