Democratic Rep. Chuy García posted a profane response to an anonymous Twitter user who spoke of ignoring new gun control laws.
The House of Representatives voted to pass an assault weapons ban Friday evening, with legislators narrowly approving the bill by a 217-213 vote. The legislation will now head to the Senate, where it's unlikely to break the filibuster.
"Never even heard of this guy and I won't comply even if his silly law passes," an anonymous Twitter user said of the newly proposed regulations."You are borderline r-----ed, ya dips---," García replied, using a term that mental disability advocacy groups and others consider offensive. "Last night a member of Congressman García's staff posted an unauthorized tweet from the Congressman's account using profanities and offensive language to individuals living with disabilities," his office said in a statement Saturday morning. "The language used was absolutely inappropriate and inconsistent with Congressman Garcia's history, values, and character. The individual responsible will be held accountable and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.
Former US Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the First State Democratic Dinner in Dover, Delaware, on March 16, 2019.
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