Rep. Jamaal Bowman caught on video pulling fire alarm ahead of House vote to fund government

Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York pulled the fire alarm in a Capitol office building on Saturday ahead of a crucial, last-minute House vote that ultimately avert a government shutdown, his office confirmed.

In a statement late Saturday night, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."

[supercoffeemug]

“He didn’t know it would make a building wide alarm” what smoke is he blowing? As kids we know how fire alarms work. He is congressman he definitely should know the law on false alarms.

[joellemarcozzi]

Glad to see main stream media reporting this. It was NO accident. A six year old knows what happens when that lever is pulled and this guy used to run a school. He did this on purpose! End of story.

[masterxiong]

What investigation do you need? Got him in camera pulling it.

[dancinginabundance]

In March, Bowman wrote online, "No one in this country is above the law" in regards to indictments against former President Donald Trump.

[nailtechmom]

If he didn't know that pulling that alarm would set off an alarm, the guy has no business running anything except tap water

[USVIsteve]

So he didn’t realize pulling the fire alarm would cause the fire alarm to go off? I know politicians are stupid but I think that’s going a bit far.

[FKCENSORSHIP]

How many laws did he break? 🤦‍♂️
I almost guarantee there will be no consequences for his actions.

[youtubeblockscomments]

Lol him not apologizing is the icing on the cake. He “apologized for the confusion” he’s not apologizing for the act itself but because you fell for it. Our leaders are truly despicable

[jillsnyder]

This guy needs to go. He gets in everyones face and tries to bully by yelling at the top of his lungs like a spoiled brat. I'd be embarrased to have him on my team.

[xeridox]

How come your news agency uses allegedly all the time except when it really is alleged?

[draxxsklounst]

Mistake or not, its justifiable to jail him for mailce or stupidity at that point.

[enzomadonia]

he should be expelled from congress and arrested violated a federal law

[mbp]

He made it sound like a reflex reaction. Like this was something that was normal. Bro, this aint normal.

[RicoBeenSuave]

lol 😂 anywhere else it’s a crime. A felony. It’s worst than yelling fire 🔥 in a crowded theater 🎭. Minimum punishment of 3 to 5 years in prison.

[lukibeats]

Nah!!! That man wanted federal worker to work without pay.

[VioletJoy]

Oh, whoops! I didn't realize an alarm would go off when I pulled the alarm handle. My bad. 🙄

[lisabafundo]

If this was a republican, and PELOSI was speaker, she'd be screaming OFF WITH HIS HEAD

[adisafalomi]

Congressman Bowman is full of himself and delusional if he expects that this stunt of his will pass the smell test.😂😂😂

[jameseves]

Seems to me the going penalty for disruption of a federal proceeding is 22 years. Those are the rules, Right ?

[chewface]

Imagine if a Republican pulled the fire alarm.