Overview

• A Politico-obtained image from a virtual meeting shows an American flag whose stripes were arranged into a swastika pinned behind staffer Angelo Elia in Taylor’s Cannon Building suite.
• Rep. Dave Taylor called the symbol “vile and deeply inappropriate,” reported it to Capitol Police, and his office characterized the display as possible vandalism or foul play.
• The U.S. Capitol Police public information office has offered limited comment due to the government shutdown, and no findings or charges have been announced.
• Outlets report there is no confirmed evidence that Elia placed the flag or had any role in the display.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly denounced the symbol and praised Taylor for notifying police, as the episode draws added attention following Politico’s separate Young Republicans chat revelations.