Overview

• 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.