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McCormick Apologizes for Touching Greene Amid Censure Dispute

The incident, described as 'aggressive' by Greene, led to a divide between the two lawmakers over censure resolutions.

  • Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) apologized for an incident where he touched Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) during a disagreement over censure resolutions.
  • Greene accused McCormick of 'aggressively' touching her, describing the incident as 'very serious' and an 'assault.'
  • McCormick defended his actions, stating he 'placed his hands on her shoulders' and did not mean to be aggressive.
  • The incident created a divide between the two lawmakers, who were both trying to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.).
  • McCormick's censure resolution passed, while Greene retracted hers.
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