Robert Garcia Spotted at Las Vegas Casino During Shutdown
Representative Robert Garcia was photographed at a Las Vegas casino while a partial government shutdown left federal workers unpaid.Summary
Representative Robert Garcia was seen at a casino bar in Fontainebleau Las Vegas during a partial government shutdown, sparking criticism regarding how lawmakers spend their time while federal employees go without pay. Photos surfaced showing Garcia with a friend, and an amateur photographer questioned him about the situation, leading to security intervention. Garcia's spokesperson stated he was visiting his father and blamed Republicans for the shutdown. The incident is particularly sensitive given the strain the shutdown is placing on federal workers, with increased absence rates and resignations among TSA officers. Unions and airport officials report real consequences for workers and travelers. While Garcia's office maintains the trip was personal, critics argue the timing is poor, and the photos are likely to intensify scrutiny of lawmakers as they attempt to resolve the funding impasse.
(Source：Hoodline)