Staffer's Controversial Comments on Trump Assassination Attempt

A staffer for Rep. Bennie Thompson expressed disappointment that former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally. The staffer was fired, and Thompson emphasized that there is no room for political violence in American democracy.

Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump

Rep. Steve Scalise reacts to former President Trump's assassination attempt, staffer of Rep. Bennie Thompson fired for controversial social media post, Trump survives shooting incident at rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Democratic staffer criticized for thanking Biden for canceling his student loans

A Democrat staffer shared a post thanking President Joe Biden for canceling his student loans, causing criticism on social media for not paying off his own debts and burdening taxpayers.

Resignation of Speaker of the House staffer

A staffer for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) reportedly resigned after complaints about his behavior. The office did not comment on the complaints. The staffer had previously worked for Sen. Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republican Conference.