A press interview on the Capitol grounds devolved into a public clash between Rep. Mark Pocan and Rep. Derrick Van Orden. The exchange was ignited when Van Orden revved his motorcycle loudly, prompting Pocan to call him out. Tensions escalated with Pocan referencing Van Orden's late-night tweets and questioning his unwillingness to debate. Van Orden responded by urging Pocan to seek mental health counseling, labeling his behavior as disgusting, contributing to the contentious atmosphere surrounding the exchange that reverberated on social media.
Derrick Van Orden confronted Mark Pocan during a press interview, resulting in an exchange of insults about alcoholism, mental health, and campaign finances.
Mark Pocan criticized Van Orden after he revved his motorcycle in a press area, leading to a heated public argument captured on camera.
The verbal clash escalated as Pocan mentioned Van Orden's late-night tweets and questioned his reluctance to engage in debates.
Van Orden suggested that Pocan should seek mental health counseling, calling his behavior disgusting after Pocan's remarks about him.
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