Ricketts apologizes after trying to use Capitol Police to block questions
Summary
Senator Pete Ricketts apologized after he tried to use Capitol Police to stop a reporter from asking about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health. He said he handled the situation badly and thanked the reporter for accepting his apology.Key Facts
- Senator Pete Ricketts is from Nebraska and a member of the Republican Party.
- Ricketts tried to involve Capitol Police to block questions from a reporter.
- The reporter was asking about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health.
- Ricketts apologized publicly for his actions.
- He thanked Charlie Cotton, a reporter from TMZ DC, for taking his apology call.
- The incident happened on a Friday.
- Ricketts said he “reacted poorly” to the situation.
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