By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/ohio-lawmaker-condemns-inappropriate-symbol-found-in-his-dc-office Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Ohio lawmaker condemns ‘inappropriate symbol’ found in his D.C. office Politics Oct 16, 2025 1:06 PM EDT Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, says he condemns an image found in his Washington office that appears to depict a “vile and deeply inappropriate symbol near an employee.” He did not elaborate on that symbol. But a Politico story on the matter included a picture it obtained of an American flag altered to include a swastika. The flag was attached to a bulletin board. READ MORE: JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chat “The content of that image does not reflect the values or standards of this office, my staff, or myself, and I condemn it in the strongest terms,” Taylor said. “Upon learning of this matter, I immediately directed a thorough investigation alongside Capitol Police, which remains ongoing. No further comment will be provided until it has been completed.” Taylor made the statement on his congressional website with a headline that referred to the matter as “office vandalism.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, says he condemns an image found in his Washington office that appears to depict a “vile and deeply inappropriate symbol near an employee.” He did not elaborate on that symbol. But a Politico story on the matter included a picture it obtained of an American flag altered to include a swastika. The flag was attached to a bulletin board. READ MORE: JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chat “The content of that image does not reflect the values or standards of this office, my staff, or myself, and I condemn it in the strongest terms,” Taylor said. “Upon learning of this matter, I immediately directed a thorough investigation alongside Capitol Police, which remains ongoing. No further comment will be provided until it has been completed.” Taylor made the statement on his congressional website with a headline that referred to the matter as “office vandalism.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now