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Capitol Police Union Calls No-Confidence Vote Amid Leadership Criticism

4/15/2026

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The U.S. Capitol Police Union seeks a no-confidence vote against House Division leaders Brian Verderese and Aaron Robinson over poor conditions.
Gus Papathanasiou, chairman of the U.S. Capitol Police Union, criticized leadership for failing to improve morale since January 6.
Officers are reportedly overworked, with inadequate vacation time and a lack of recruitment.
The union says leadership has prioritized penalizing officers for mistakes rather than addressing these issues.

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The U.S. Capitol Police Union seeks a no-confidence vote against House Division leaders Brian Verderese and Aaron Robinson over poor conditions.
Gus Papathanasiou, chairman of the U.S. Capitol Police Union, criticized leadership for failing to improve morale since January 6.
Officers are reportedly overworked, with inadequate vacation time and a lack of recruitment.
The union says leadership has prioritized penalizing officers for mistakes rather than addressing these issues.