Rep. Andrew Clyde responds to controversy over medal vote, alleged officer snub - Gainesville Times

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Rep. Andrew Clyde responds to controversy over medal vote, alleged officer snub

Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., joined at left by Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, speaks at news conference Monday, June 14, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. Clyde spoke about the lawsuit the two filed after they were fined for avoiding metal detectors at the House floor. - photo by Associated Press

Andrew Clyde June 2021.jpg — Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., joined at left by Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, speaks at news conference Monday, June 14, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. Clyde spoke about the lawsuit the two filed after they were fined for avoiding metal detectors at the House floor. - photo by Associated Press

Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Athens, responded Thursday to criticism over his vote on awarding Congressional Gold Medals to Capitol police and his encounter with one of the officers.