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Kevin A. Batts, a 59-year-old staffer for Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), was arrested on Capitol grounds for carrying an unlicensed pistol, just as Booker was preparing to deliver a lengthy speech. The timing couldn’t have been more ironic, given Booker’s vocal advocacy for stricter gun control laws, including background checks and bans on certain firearms. Batts, whose role in Booker’s office hasn’t been fully detailed, was caught with the weapon during a routine security check, leading to his immediate detention.
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The incident has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with opponents pointing to the apparent hypocrisy of a gun-control advocate’s aide breaking the very laws championed by his boss. Supporters of Booker argue it’s unfair to pin one staffer’s actions on the senator, though the optics remain damaging. Online discussions have exploded, with some calling for tighter screening of congressional staff and others using the event to question the sincerity of politicians’ public stances. Batts faces charges related to illegal firearm possession, and the case could have political ripple effects as gun policy remains a hot-button issue.
