Multiple GOP congressional offices received flags with 'optical illusion' swastikas earlier this year
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Multiple GOP congressional offices earlier this year received American flags with "optical illusion" swastikas embedded in them, two Republican sources familiar with the matter told NBC News. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The news comes one day after Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, called the flag with the swastika “vile” and “deeply inappropriate” after the symbol was seen in one of his staffers’ offices in the background of a meeting.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Multiple GOP congressional offices received American flags with hidden swastikas, and Rep. Dave Taylor and congressional investigators are now looking into how they were distributed.
Key Points:
- One Republican office said it got a flag in January, and the swastika was hard to see at first because it was part of an “optical illusion.”
- After the symbol was found, the flag was thrown away, according to the source.
- The House Administration Committee and U.S. Capitol Police are investigating who handed out the flags and why.
- Taylor called the symbol “vile” and “deeply inappropriate,” and condemned it in the strongest terms.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The flag stunt can spread hate, upset Jewish communities, and add to fear and distrust around Congress.
Positive Impact
House probes and Capitol Police review may help stop more offensive symbols and reassure the public.
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