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Ricketts Apologizes After Using Police to Block Reporter | San Antonio News
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Senator Pete Ricketts sparked a firestorm after using Capitol Police to block TMZ reporter Charlie Cotton from asking about Mitch McConnell’s health, calling the journalist “ashamed” for the question — a move that backfired as the video went viral. After apologizing directly to Cotton and acknowledging his accountability, Ricketts’ reaction underscored the growing tension between political figures and media scrutiny, especially as outlets like TMZ increasingly cover Washington’s inner workings. The incident also reignited public interest in McConnell’s ongoing recovery from pneumonia and a fall, despite official reassurances he’s on the mend.
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