The firestorm of controversy surrounding Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) continues to intensify. New pictures have emerged that utterly douse Bowman’s feeble excuses for pulling a fire alarm in a House office building, an incident that sparked a pandemonium and delayed a crucial House vote.
These damning images, first revealed by the New York Post, show a bright red alarm glaringly marked with the word “FIRE” and signs providing crystal clear instructions on how to open the emergency door. Yet, Bowman, in a laughable attempt at defense, claimed he thought pulling the alarm would magically open the door!
This ludicrous explanation has been met with scorn and disbelief from lawmakers and political observers alike. Former Michigan Republican congressman Justin Amash, known for his straight-shooting style, didn’t mince words: “Members of Congress know what signs mean. This was reckless.”
Even former President Trump, never one to shy away from controversy, weighed in, suggesting that Bowman should face the music for obstructing an official government proceeding. “He pulled the alarm to delay the vote. He should be arrested and charged,” Trump opined.
The incident occurred during a nail-biting House vote on a GOP stopgap spending bill. Critics argue that Bowman’s “mistake” smells suspiciously like a deliberate tactic to delay the vote. The alarm triggered an evacuation of the building, throwing the proceedings into chaos and providing a convenient pause in the voting process.
The Republican-controlled House Administration Committee isn’t taking this lightly. They’ve launched an investigation into the incident. Also, Capitol Police are hot on the trail, releasing a still image of Bowman caught red-handed pulling the alarm.
Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulled the fire alarm in the Cannon building this afternoon and interrupted the official proceedings of the House as Republicans worked to keep the government open.
I’m calling on the DOJ to prosecute him using the same law they used to prosecute J6… pic.twitter.com/KlXjwVrkc1
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) September 30, 2023
Jamaal Bowman made a statement that he thought this lever would open the door, and is asking everyone to calm down.
He used to be a school principal! He knows EXACTLY what these are, and can READ!
HE’S A LIAR! pic.twitter.com/GqvwEgCtwO
— 🇺🇸ProudArmyBrat (@leslibless) October 1, 2023
The Jamaal Bowman Fire Alarm Outrage Was a Bunch of Baloney it Appears.
Here's why:
– Congressman Bowman was actually in the Cannon House Office Building 1200 feet away from the US Capitol when he claims to have rushed out of the building to make the vote. Note that a fire… pic.twitter.com/aaH21jlALg
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) October 1, 2023
Speaker McCarthy on Jamaal Bowman: “When we found that an individual who was elected to Congress would pull the fire alarm, that’s a new low. We watched how people have been treated if they’ve done something wrong in this Capitol…”pic.twitter.com/LSbLANtuAH
— ALX 🎃 (@alx) September 30, 2023
Socialist Congressman Jamaal Bowman (Dem-NY) commits Obstruction of Congress by pulling a fire alarm, yet leftist commentators say “Don’t be like Republicans”😆 pic.twitter.com/V8MHfW4ndv
— • ᗰISᑕᕼIᗴᖴ ™ • (@4Mischief) October 1, 2023
Bowman might have thought his stunt would go unnoticed in the political circus, but he’s now facing a harsh reality check. Obstructing an official government proceeding is no laughing matter. In fact, it’s illegal under federal law, punishable by fines and imprisonment.
In a shocking twist, Bowman’s own party seems to be distancing themselves from his antics. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed her disappointment, stating, “This kind of behavior is unacceptable and undermines the integrity of our institution.”
Bowman, once a rising star in the Democratic Party, now finds himself increasingly isolated. His feeble excuses aren’t fooling anyone, and these new pictures are the proverbial nail in the coffin. As investigations continue, the implications for Bowman could be significant.
JUST IN: Democrat Representative Jamaal Bowman asks for forgiveness in a statement, says he thought the fire alarm that he pulled opened the door.
“Smart” enough to become a congressman but dumb enough to think a fire alarm opens doors.
“I want to personally clear up confusion… pic.twitter.com/ddTMqGtDnA
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 1, 2023