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

  • Photos show Rep. Bowman pulled a fire alarm next to clear signs showing how to open the door, undermining his claims it was a mistake.

  • Bowman said he was rushing to a vote and pulled the alarm thinking it would open the door, but signs said to push the bar to open it.

  • The incident caused an evacuation and raised suspicions he was trying to delay a vote to avert a government shutdown.

  • Bowman denied trying to cause a delay, saying it was an innocent mistake and he was trying to rush to vote.

  • Capitol Police are investigating the incident, with Republicans accusing Bowman of knowingly causing a disruption.

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