Sen. Ben Cardin breaks silence on gay staffer video: “It’s a tragic situation”
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After the video emerged, Cardin’s office confirmed to Politico, the staffer “is no longer employed by the US Senate”.Cardin’s office issued no direct words from the 80-year-old Senator about the incident.
Last night, reporters quizzed him at the Capitol.“I understand the Capitol Police are doing an investigation,” Cardin said, confirming his office was cooperating fully with authorities on the matter.“’He left the Senate employment, and the appropriate steps were taken from the point of view of our office,” Cardin added.Cardin on the staffer: pic.twitter.com/fstAqdBn2hAsked how well he knew the staffer, Cardin declined to comment.
Asked how he reacted when he heard the news, Cardin said, “I was angry. I was disappointed.“It’s a breach of trust. All of the above,” Cardin said. “It’s a tragic situation and it’s presented a lot of anger and frustration.
