House Censures Rep. Gosar For Violent Video In Rare Rebuke

The video discusses the censure of Congressman Paul Gosar over an offensive tweet depicting violence against President Biden and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The House passed a resolution to censure Gosar, marking the first such action in over a decade. The censure process included a public reading by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and removal of Gosar from his committee assignments. The video highlights the broader context of increasing political tension and threats in American politics. Gosar's response to the censure was dismissive, and reactions were divided along party lines.

What was the content of the animated video posted by Congressman Paul Gosar?

• A video supporting environmental policies

• A documentary about his political career

• A depiction of him attacking President Biden and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

• A humorous depiction of political events

How often has the House taken the step of censure in the past decade?

• Every year

• Once in a decade

• Twice in a decade

• Never before

What was the outcome of the censure resolution against Paul Gosar?

• He was censured and removed from his committee assignments

• He was fined

• He was promoted to a higher position

• He was expelled from the House

What was the reaction of GOP leadership to the censure of Paul Gosar?

• They strongly condemned his actions

• They supported the censure

• They remained silent and did not condemn him

• They expelled him from the party

What broader issue does the censure of Paul Gosar highlight in American politics?

• The increasing tension and threats in the political atmosphere

• The rise of environmental concerns

• The decline of economic policies

• The growth of bipartisan cooperation

How did Paul Gosar respond to the accusations regarding his video?

• He blamed his staff for the video

• He resigned from his position

• He rejected the accusations and defended the video

• He apologized publicly

What did the Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer say about the tweet posted by Gosar?

• It was a minor issue blown out of proportion

• It was a necessary political statement

• It was the most vile thing he had seen in 40 years

• It was a humorous take on politics