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GOP Lawmaker Apologizes for ‘Kiss My Ass’ Comment

February 8, 2022 · 7:35 pm ET · Leave a Comment

Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY) apologized to Congressional Black Caucus chair Joyce Beatty (D-OH) after he told her to “kiss my ass” in response to her request for him to wear a mask before taking a train inside Capitol Hill, The Hill reports.

Said Rogers: “This afternoon, I met with Congresswoman Beatty to personally apologize. My words were not acceptable and I expressed my regret to her, first and foremost.”

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