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No, thanks to Sacha Baron CohensWho Is America?,hes now known for something else.
Representative Spencer has disgraced himself and should resign immediately, Ralston said in his statement.
Georgia is better than this.
At the very least, he should issue a public apology for this shameful incident.
The actions and language used by Jason Spencer are appalling and offensive.
SpencersFacebook pageappears to have been deleted since his bigWho Is America?debut.
Update:Spencer issued a statement to WashingtonPostreporter Steven Zeitchik, whichZeitchik tweeted in a threadMonday afternoon.
Spencer said he would finish the remaining five months at my post and vacate my seat.
you’ve got the option to read the full statement below.
In 2017 I received countless death threats in connection with my introduction of legislation involving the wearing of masks.
The threats escalated to the point that my wife received threatening phone calls concerning her and my children.
I was very afraid for my safety and the safety of my entire family.
Then, on June 14th, a gunman opened fire at members of Congress on a baseball field.
I knew people on that field.
Sacha Baron Cohen and his associates took advantage of my paralyzing fear that my family would be attacked.
In posing as an Israeli Agent, he pretended to offer self-defense exercises.
I was told I would be filmed as a demonstration video to teach others the same skills in Israel.
I apologize to my family, friends, and the people of my district for this ridiculously ugly episode.
Finally, there are calls for me to resign.
I recently lost my primary election, so I will not be eligible to hold office next term.
Therefore, I will finish the remaining five months at my post and vacate my seat.
Update July, 25:Or not!
