The Capitol Police stopped the Rushbrook Children's Choir while they were singing our National Anthem in Statuary Hall at the U.S Capitol
They were told they might offend someone
The only offensive thing about this is the anti-Americanism that has permeated our nation's capital pic.twitter.com/awAvHCnsv0
— Mercedes Schlapp (@mercedesschlapp) June 2, 2023
Just learned kids were interrupted while singing our National Anthem at the Capitol. Unacceptable.
These children were welcomed by my office because your Capitol is back open, particularly for school groups. @RepTimmons, @RepJoeWilson, & @RepRussellFry, and I look forward to…
— Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) June 2, 2023