Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., asks a question of former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, President Barack Obama's choice for defense secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination.
Credit: AP
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
"I have pat downs constantly..."
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 18: U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) speaks. Credit: Getty Images
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) on Monday tweeted about her "very uncomfortable" pat down at the airport.
"Today in my airport screening, test on my hands was positive. Got private, more aggressive pat down. OMG," the senator wrote. She included the hashtag, #veryuncomfortable.
Today in my airport screening, test on my hands was positive. Got private, more aggressive pat down. OMG. #veryuncomfortable
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) March 11, 2013
Roughly four hours later, she tweeted:
I have pat downs constantly,I have a metal knee.There aren't/ shouldn't be special rules for Congress.I should be treated like anyone else.
— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) March 11, 2013
Based on her tweets, it seems that McCaskill was returning from Missouri to Washington, D.C. to attend a hearing on sexual assault in the military.
Featured image via AP
Want to leave a tip?
We answer to you. Help keep our content free of advertisers and big tech censorship by leaving a tip today.
Want to join the conversation?
Already a subscriber?
more stories
Sign up for the Blaze newsletter
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
Get the stories that matter most delivered directly to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.