"Left-leaning Ohio journalist D.J. Byrnes posted an image of the swastika, which he said appeared on an office wall during a video call with Taylor's legislative correspondent, Angelo Elia. The swastika appeared at the center of a U.S. flag and was made with the flag's red stripes. "I am aware of an image that appears to depict a vile and deeply inappropriate symbol near an employee in my office," the Ohio lawmaker said in a statement he released on his website."
"The U.S. Capitol police have begun an investigation to determine the source of the antisemitic symbol. Taylor is not Jewish and has recently praised the president's proposed peace deal involving Israel and Hamas militants overseeing Palestinians in Gaza. A friend in DC had a Zoom call with Congressman Dave Taylor's office today... Taylor's legislative correspondent, Angelo Elia, had what can only be described as an American swastika flag prominently displayed in his background. pic.twitter.com/zFn3QowS0c- The Rooster (@rooster_ohio) October 15, 2025"
An American swastika made from red stripes of a U.S. flag appeared in a congressional office background during a video call with legislative correspondent Angelo Elia. Left-leaning Ohio journalist D.J. Byrnes posted an image of the symbol. Congressman Dave Taylor condemned the image as a "vile and deeply inappropriate symbol" and said it does not reflect his office's values, adding he condemns it in the strongest terms. U.S. Capitol Police opened an investigation to determine the symbol's source. The appearance occurred after a private Republican chat revealed pro-Hitler remarks, and Taylor has a record of anti-trans statements.
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