Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts had his words struck from the record for being "offensive" during a House floor debate. His offense? Detailing the charges against Donald Trump, the facts of his many cases, and the accusations—brought by our government—against the twice-impeached former president.
The request to have his words struck came from Republican Rep. Erin Houchin of Indiana and was upheld by Republican Rep. Jerry Carl of Alabama, who was presiding over the chamber.
“Is it correct that members of Congress can mention the trial of the presumptive nominee for president? Call it a sham and question the integrity of the judge, but a reference to the mere existence of that same trial without any characterization, that's out of order?" McGovern asked.
Activity on the House floor came to a halt for over an hour, as the GOP determined how to proceed.
Before Carey ruled that McGovern had “accused the presumed nominee of the office of president of engaging in illegal activities,” his words were read out loud by the clerk to the chambers, accentuating just how insane this all is:
