GOP Congressman Exposes Startling Office Misuse by Congress Members
Republican Congressman Exposes Startling Safety Measures Taken by Members of Congress
According to Republican Rep. Eric Burlison of Missouri, some of his fellow lawmakers are so terrified of the rampant crime in Washington, D.C. that they resort to sleeping in their offices to avoid being attacked or murdered on the streets.
Burlison made these shocking revelations during an interview with radio host Todd Starnes on his popular podcast.
Starnes brought up the recent incident where Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was robbed and carjacked at gunpoint in the Navy Yard neighborhood, where many members of Congress reside.
Curious about the safety situation in Washington, Starnes asked Burlison, “How dangerous is it in Washington?”
Burlison’s response was alarming: “It’s very dangerous. I mean, it’s insane to even own a car in D.C. because wherever you park, it is going to cost you a fortune and it’s likely to get broken into and you’re likely to get carjacked.”
The congressman went on to explain that they have to take security precautions, including sleeping in their offices in the Capitol building. “It’s a security calculation to actually sleep in your office,” he added.
Starnes, clearly taken aback, asked for clarification: “You’re telling me that it’s so dangerous in Washington that some of these lawmakers are actually sleeping in their offices?”
Burlison confirmed, saying, “Yeah. I mean, Todd, I don’t want to walk back and forth from an apartment in D.C. at night or in the early morning to get to work. It’s not a safe environment.”
The fact that lawmakers themselves fear becoming victims of crime in the nation’s capital is a glaring irony that is hard to ignore.
One would expect the epicenter of national politics to be one of the safest places in the country. However, the current state of affairs under President Joe Biden has allowed this situation to persist.
Starnes expressed his shock, saying, “I think I have to imagine people listening to this, congressman, are just dumbfounded that things are that bad in Washington, D.C. I know Sen. Mike Lee last night was tweeting that maybe it’s time to take back control of the district.”
Burlison placed the blame for the rampant lawlessness on “progressive leftists” who advocate for soft-on-crime policies.
Crime in Washington, D.C. has skyrocketed, following a disturbing trend seen in other Democrat-run cities like Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, and Chicago.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, violent crimes in Washington have increased by 40 percent compared to the previous year, with robberies up by 70 percent and homicides up by 38 percent. Car theft has risen a staggering 105 percent.
It is disheartening to see that even our elected officials are not safe from crime. This is certainly not the vision our Founding Fathers had for our country.
In recent months, there have been other incidents involving lawmakers falling victim to crime in Washington, such as the assault of Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in her apartment building’s elevator.
Is crime getting out of control in America?
In March, a staffer of Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was stabbed while walking down a Washington street with a friend.
It is now painfully clear that criminals do not discriminate. Democrats need to acknowledge that their lenient policies are not only endangering the public but also themselves.
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