Patriotic Jacket Sparks House Floor Drama | Pittsburgh News

A Pennsylvania lawmaker sparked controversy when he was ejected from the House floor for wearing a red, white, and blue striped jacket with a star-patterned tie—calling it patriotic ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Speaker Jonna McClinton cited rule violations, forcing Davanzo to choose between the jacket or his seat. He refused to apologize, later sharing that supporters praised his outfit and even hugged him. As chairman of the America First Caucus, he also pushed a $250 bill for every Pennsylvanian to celebrate the milestone. Fellow Republicans defended him, noting other patriotic attire has gone unchallenged, igniting a broader debate over expression and decorum in Congress. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c8df0077febdeb1