Republicans Condemn Democratic Leaders for ‘Unneeded’ Metal Detectors Blocking House Chamber Access

Protesters gather outside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

Democratic leaders unilaterally authorized the installation of metal detectors by the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) to block access to the floor of the House of Representatives, according to Republicans, who have strongly criticized the move.

“This is political correctness run amok,“ Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) said in a statement emailed to reporters late on Jan. 12. ”The threat is outside, not inside. Every resource used inside is one that can’t be used outside.”