Indiana House Speaker Condemns Lawmaker's Display of Holstered Gun to Students
TL;DR
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston criticized Rep. Jim Lucas for flashing his holstered handgun during a conversation with students at the Statehouse, stating that it was in poor taste and may have made the students feel unwelcome. Democratic leaders called for an apology, citing previous controversies involving Lucas, including racist and sexist social media posts and a DUI.
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