Senator Jacky Rosen Accuses Republican of Staff Stalking
Senator Jacky Rosen recently accused her Republican colleague, Bernie Moreno (R-OH), of stalking her staff. The incident took place during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing.
Details of the Incident
Moreno admitted to collecting the vehicle identification numbers (VINs) of Democratic senators' cars, which sparked a confrontation. He claimed his actions were intended to highlight perceived hypocrisy among his colleagues.
“Would it surprise you that I got the VIN numbers of every one of my Democrat colleagues’ vehicles and found that none of them bought any of the additional safety technologies on their cars?” Moreno asked. “So when you are actually shopping for a car with your own money, you don’t buy the technology, but we’re sitting here saying this should be mandated for everybody else’s cars.”
Context of the Exchange
The exchange occurred during a discussion on President Donald Trump’s nominees and evolved into a debate on privacy concerns and accountability for the ongoing government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history, lasting 36 days.
Reactions to Moreno’s Admission
- Moreno’s background includes running car dealerships before entering politics.
- The discussion raised whether it is appropriate to mandate vehicle safety technologies.
- Two senators spoke but did not directly respond to Moreno’s comments.
Summary
Senator Jacky Rosen accused Bernie Moreno of stalking her staff after he publicly shared sensitive information about colleagues’ cars, triggering a privacy and political responsibility debate.
Author’s note: The confrontation highlights tensions over privacy and political tactics amid a historic government shutdown.
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