Another sex tape is circulating inside the halls of the Capitol Building, and this time it involves a Republican staffer. The high-profile Senate sex scandal that rocked Washington earlier this month is not the only one to hit the Capitol, as reports of another sex tape have emerged.
The staffer, who is not being named, was working for Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) when the alleged inappropriate behavior took place. According to a spokesperson for Rep. Newhouse, the incident triggered an investigation in June of 2022, but no evidence was found to support the allegation. The staffer left the office in the fall of 2022 to take a job outside of Washington, D.C., and there were no further reports of misconduct.
However, there is now evidence of a second set of Capitol sex videos that circulated on Snapchat last year. The videos were posted by a user with the handle “Anjackson2019” and feature a man masturbating inside a House office building and two men engaged in a sex act in an office setting. The office in the videos was identifiable by standard Capitol House furniture and a branded congressional mouse pad.
This incident is reminiscent of the recent scandal involving a staffer in Sen. Ben Cardin’s (D-MD) office. The staffer, Aidan Maese-Czeropski, was caught engaging in sex acts with another man in a Senate hearing room. He was quickly identified and fired, but not before posting a response on his LinkedIn page, claiming to be the victim.
It has also been revealed that Cardin’s office had knowledge of Maese-Czeropski’s problematic behavior on social media and had even advised him to tone it down. Despite this, he was still promoted, and the scandalous videos were only brought to light after they were circulated on social media.
These incidents raise serious concerns about the behavior and judgment of congressional staffers. This behavior is not new, but the fact that these employees are now filming and posting their sexual escapades in the Capitol Building is alarming.
In the past, these staffers may have been able to get away with their indiscretions, but with the prevalence of social media, it seems like everyone wants to get caught. The constant scandals involving congressional employees are tarnishing the reputation of the Capitol and the government as a whole.
There is a growing demand for stricter policies and consequences for those who engage in inappropriate behavior while working in the government. It is time for Congress to take action and address this issue before it further damages its credibility.
In the meantime, it is important for all employees, especially those working in the nation’s capital, to remember the importance of professionalism and discretion in their actions. It is not only a reflection of themselves but also of the government they represent.