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Rep. Thomas Massie Contests Fine for Video on House Floor Amid Ukraine Flag Incident

House Speaker Mike Johnson intervenes, stating no fine will be imposed on Massie for the controversial video.

  • Rep. Thomas Massie was warned by the House Sergeant at Arms of a $500 fine for not deleting a video showing lawmakers waving Ukrainian flags.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson assured that no fine would be imposed, contradicting the Sergeant at Arms' warning.
  • The incident occurred after the House passed a significant aid package for Ukraine, intensifying debates over House decorum.
  • Massie, a vocal critic of the aid measure, highlighted perceived inconsistencies in enforcing House rules.
  • Support from fellow Republicans emerges as some offer to cover any potential fines for Massie.
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