Jacket Clash in Pennsylvania Legislature | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

A Pennsylvania House showdown erupted when Rep. Eric Davanzo wore a flag-themed suit jacket, sparking a clash with Speaker Joanna McClinton, who called it a “costume” and demanded he remove it. Davanzo defended it as patriotism, criticizing the focus on attire over pressing issues like the affordability crisis. The Speaker’s office responded by urging Republicans to prioritize governing and passing a budget, contrasting their efforts with GOP lawmakers in “costumes” or on vacation. With the state’s budget deadline missed for the fifth straight year, the debate highlights a deeper rift: one…