Who is Aidan Maese-Czeropski?
Aidan Maese-Czeropski, a former staff member for Senator Ben Cardin (D-Maryland), has issued a statement addressing allegations in two separate online controversies. One of these controversies pertains to a disturbing video that is currently under investigation by the U.S. Capitol Police.
After the video gained attention, Cardin’s office informed that Maese-Czeropski is no longer employed by the U.S. Senate. They declined to provide any additional information.
As per his LinkedIn profile, Maese-Czeropski joined Senator Ben Cardin’s office in October 2021. Prior to this position, he worked as a field organizer for the Democratic Party in Virginia and also served as a climate researcher at the non-profit organization Friends of the Earth. Maese-Czeropski made an appearance in a promotional video for President Joe Biden‘s campaign.
Controversy
Jewish Congressman Max Miller has accused Aidan Maese-Czeropski of being the staffer who confronted him in the Cannon Office Building and uttered the words, “Free Palestine,” sparking the first controversy.
The second dispute centers around allegations concerning a popular video that depicts what seems to be two men engaging in sexual activity in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing room in Washington D.C.
This room is frequently used for significant hearings, such as FBI Director Christopher Wray’s recent appearance for an FBI oversight hearing and a hearing on gun violence.
Heavy inquired with Cardin’s office about whether they disputed Maese-Czeropski’s identity in the video or whether he was the one who made the comment to Miller. However, they did not give a direct answer to this question.
Aidan Maese-Czeropski made a statement on his LinkedIn profile, stating that he is considering “legal avenues.” According to the Washington Examiner, Cardin’s office responded with,
“We have seen media reports. As this is a personnel matter and under review, we will not be commenting further at this time.”
The Examiner reports that Cardin is the head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Officials are investigating possible breaches of the law, such as entering without permission and indecency, which could result in a maximum sentence of 12 months in jail, a fine of $5,000 for trespassing, and a prison term of up to 5 years for indecency.
