Pennsylvania Congressman Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia) recently sparked controversy at a bar in Rockledge, Pennsylvania.
Law enforcement sources Confirmed The station broke the news to NBC 10 on Friday, adding that the verbal abuse was caught on camera as words were exchanged between Boyle and others at the Gallia & Co. Malt House.
“By the way, you can finish this bar. By the way, I’m done with this bar,” Boyle said. Said Bartenders and others who tried to remove him from the building:
Breaking news:
Democratic state Rep. Kevin Boyle appears on video DRUNK TIRADE at a bar, threatening to use his political power to shut down local businesses.
Kevin also goes on to accuse the bartender of being a military operative.
This has allegedly happened before… pic.twitter.com/1eGiNUwBx9
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“No, no, no. Get out of the fucking bar,” a woman can be heard telling him. But he refused to leave and asked, “Why are you doing this to me?” Stop it, stop it! ”
He later said: I’ll close the bar. This bar is complete. Do you know who the hell I am? This bar closes tomorrow! Do you know who the hell I am? ”
According to the NBC 10 article, the cause of the incident and the exact time it occurred are unknown.
A spokesperson for the Democratic leadership of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives said in a statement that the group was aware of the video.
“We are deeply troubled. Congressman Boyle has been open about his personal challenges. We are encouraged that our colleague and dear friend is seeking help,” the statement read. ing.
Pennsylvania Democratic state Rep. Kevin Boyle went on a rant, saying, “Do you know who I am?” and threatened to shut down the bar. https://t.co/oREjNbrQhX pic.twitter.com/K44UbdlgDT
— New York Post (@nypost) February 10, 2024
Social media users shared their opinions on the incident, with one saying write“Anyone who uses or threatens to use their position of power in this way should not be allowed to serve in government. Please be careful in your service.”
Referring to Mr Boyle asking if people at the scene knew his name, another user said: said“He should have gone to Cheers.”
Meanwhile, the NBC 10 article noted that authorities arrested and charged Boyle with harassment and violating a protection from abuse order that his wife filed in 2021.
“Following his arrest in 2021, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Mr. Boyle was removed from his position as chairman of the House Finance Committee and had his access to the Capitol restricted for unknown reasons.”
Breitbart News reported that in 2020, amid China’s government shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Boyle urged his colleagues to consider legislation that would require states to mail ballots to voters.
