McConnell ousts Senate sergeant-at-arms after Capitol riots
By Jordain Carney - 01/07/21 08:25 PM EST
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) forced out Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Stenger one day after the Capitol was breached by rioters, the GOP leader announced Thursday night.
“Today I requested and received the resignation of Michael Stenger, the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, effective immediately," McConnell said in a statement.
Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Jennifer Hemingway will become the acting SAA. The Senate sergeant-at-ams office didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
"I thank Jennifer in advance for her service as we begin to examine the serious failures that transpired yesterday and continue and strengthen our preparations for a safe and successful inauguration on January 20th," McConnell added.
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