Reps. Thomas Massie and Jamaal Bowman Clash Over Guns in Congress

In a heated exchange in the halls of Congress, Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie clashed over the controversial issue of arming teachers in schools. The two lawmakers engaged in a shouting match, highlighting their starkly different views on gun control and school safety.

Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican known for his outspoken and unconventional approach to politics, has been at the center of attention recently for his efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson. Massie, a MIT-educated engineer who lives in a rural off-the-grid house in Lewis County, Kentucky, has never shied away from expressing his opinions on social media and in Congress.

Massie’s district covers a wide swath of Northern Kentucky, including parts of 21 counties along the Ohio River. He has been a vocal supporter of gun rights and has made controversial statements on a variety of issues, including his belief that state legislatures, not voters, should pick U.S. senators.

The clash between Massie and Bowman underscores the deep divide in Congress over gun control and school safety measures. While Massie advocates for arming teachers as a way to protect students, Bowman and other Democrats argue that more stringent gun control laws are needed to prevent gun violence in schools.

As the debate over gun control continues to roil Congress, it remains to be seen whether lawmakers like Massie and Bowman can find common ground on this contentious issue.