Democrats love to push gun control, but when it’s one of their own, the rules suddenly change. A longtime aide to Senator Cory Booker was arrested after allegedly sneaking an unlicensed firearm past Capitol security. Even more alarming, reports suggest a sitting Member of Congress may have helped him bypass screening, raising serious concerns about security at one of America’s most protected buildings.
Security Breach Details
Kevin Batts, a senior staffer for Senator Cory Booker, was detained by Capitol Police after admitting he was carrying an unlicensed firearm inside the Capitol complex. Batts, who has worked for Booker on and off since 2013, managed to bypass normal security screening, only to later alert officers outside the Senate Galleries that he was armed.
The big question: how did he get past security in the first place? According to a statement from Capitol Police, Batts was escorted past checkpoints by a Member of Congress, whose identity has not yet been revealed. This means an elected official may have knowingly assisted in violating strict firearm regulations—despite Democrats consistently calling for tougher gun laws on American citizens.
Capitol Police Crack Down on Security Violations
Capitol Police made it clear that no one—not even a retired law enforcement officer—can bring weapons onto Capitol grounds. Their statement emphasized that “All weapons are prohibited from Capitol Grounds, even if you are a retired law enforcement officer or have a permit to carry in another state or the District of Columbia.”
Booker is still going
Meanwhile, his staffer goes to jail
Booker led his aide around a Capitol Police security checkpoint last night.
The aide was arrested for bringing a firearm into the Capitol complex
— Phil Holloway ✈️ (@PhilHollowayEsq) April 1, 2025
This arrest comes amid growing concerns over security vulnerabilities in the Capitol complex. Just weeks ago, another congressional staffer was arrested for a similar weapons violation, showing a troubling pattern of lax enforcement among certain political insiders.
Booker’s Hypocrisy on Full Display
The timing of this scandal couldn’t be more ironic. While Batts was being detained for his illegal firearm, Senator Booker was grandstanding on the Senate floor, delivering a drawn-out speech meant to stall business and protest Trump administration policies. Booker has built his career on pushing for gun control, yet his own staffer was caught violating the very laws Democrats claim to uphold.
Criminals. All of them. Cory Booker’s staff member was arrested with a gun at rhe Capitol. pic.twitter.com/Lfoyz04ZcW
— SKDoubleDub (@SKDoubleDub33) April 1, 2025
Booker’s marathon speech, which lasted hours with occasional breaks for other Democrats, was intended to block conservative legislation. Meanwhile, his longtime aide was being processed by Capitol Police. The contrast between Booker’s anti-gun rhetoric and his aide’s arrest highlights yet another case of Democrat double standards.
This scandal raises major questions: Who was the Member of Congress that helped Batts bypass security? Will Booker be held accountable? And why do Democrats push for gun restrictions while ignoring violations in their own ranks? One thing is clear—this is a serious security breach that deserves answers.