Multiple incidents have confirmed in recent days that Democrats are not in support of America, and certainly dislike its emblems.
Take, for instance, their criticism of President Donald Trump’s work to repair and restore major components of Washington, D.C., such as the Reflecting Pool, which they mocked.
But now an incident has developed that puts a spotlight on that attitude: The Democrat House speaker in the Pennsylvania Legislature ordered a Republican member to leave because he was wearing a red, white and blue jacket and tie combination in honor of America’s 250th birthday, just days away.
🚨 Rep. Eric Davanzo Removed From the Floor for Patriotic Jacket 🚨
You would think that wearing a red, white and blue jacket in the days before our nation’s 250th birthday would be a fun, positive gesture. Well you thought wrong.
Speaker McClinton removed Rep. Eric Davanzo…
— PA GOP (@PAGOP) July 1, 2026
🚨 Rep. Eric Davanzo Removed From the Floor for Patriotic Jacket 🚨
You would think that wearing a red, white and blue jacket in the days before our nation’s 250th birthday would be a fun, positive gesture. Well you thought wrong.
Speaker McClinton removed Rep. Eric Davanzo…
— PA GOP (@PAGOP) July 1, 2026
Davanzo described the incident, including that the Democrats had just suggested people wear “Pride” rainbow costumes in order to get a photograph of their activism.
A report at Fox said Davanzo was shocked by McClinton’s attack on his patriotic coat.
He recalls being approached by House Minority Whip Timothy O’Neal, R-Washington, who said, “Hey, you’re not going to like this.’”
He then was told the Democrat leader would not tolerate his attire.
And he noted the hypocrisy: “They were asked to dress in pride colors because they were going to do a House photo on the floor,” Davanzo told Fox News Digital, noting June is Pride Month. “That’s OK. We can take our photos for pride but we can’t show up as a patriot and take a photo or even get on the House floor apparently.”
