Posted 12/14/2023, 11:55:33 PM
GA Republican Apologizes for Touching Colleague During Heated Exchange
- Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) apologized on C-SPAN for touching Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) during a heated meeting
- McCormick said he placed his hands on Greene's shoulders and told her "At least you and I can have an honest conversation"
- McCormick stated he did not mean to intimidate Greene, rather he was trying to pay her a compliment
- As an ER doctor, McCormick said he believes in the power of human touch and did not think his actions were inappropriate
- McCormick promised not to touch Greene again, admitting "I'm certainly never going to touch [her] again"