Rep. Dave Taylor, the newest Republican congressman from Greater Cincinnati, has condemned a “vile” symbol discovered at his Washington, D.C., office. This incident was highlighted in a press release issued on October 15.
Incidents of Vandalism at Congressman Taylor’s Office
In a statement, Taylor addressed concerns over an “inappropriate” symbol found near an employee in his office. He emphasized that the image does not reflect the values or standards he upholds.
- Rep. Taylor called the symbol “vile and deeply inappropriate.”
- He described the situation as an act of vandalism.
- A thorough investigation is being conducted in coordination with Capitol Police.
Details of the Controversy
While the specifics of the symbol remain undisclosed, reports surfaced shortly after the press release. A left-leaning blogger, D.J. Byrnes, shared a screenshot of a video call involving one of Taylor’s staff members. The background of the call displayed a swastika American flag.
The staffer in the photo, Angelo Elia, serves as Taylor’s legislative correspondent. Following this revelation, inquiries were made regarding the connection between the photo and the congressman’s statement about the vandalism. Taylor’s office has not confirmed this link.
About Rep. Dave Taylor
Rep. Dave Taylor represents Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District, having taken over from former Rep. Brad Wenstrup. He began his term in January after winning a heavily contested primary. Taylor is a lifelong resident of Amelia, Ohio, and operates his family-owned concrete business, Sardinia Ready Mix.
The ongoing investigation aims to address the vandalism and restore the integrity of Rep. Taylor’s office as he continues to serve his constituents in southern Ohio.
