A Democratic Pennsylvania state lawmaker allegedly threatened to use his political status to shut down a local bar while unleashing a profanity-laced tirade against employees before being kicked out of the establishment.
Rep. Kevin Boyle, 44, began his outburst at Gaul & Co. Malt House in Rockledge, Pennsylvania, when he yelled at a waitress and refused several orders to leave. according to viral footage.
“By the way, I can finish this bar, I would finish this bar if I wanted to,” Boyle shouted.
“By the way, you’re all idiots,” Boyle proclaims as he stands up and grabs his jacket, while one of the people off camera encourages him to go to his car before they call the police.
As Boyle continued his shouting match with the waiter, someone told the politician that he was the one who started the argument.
“Why do you act this way?” asks the Democrat before changing the subject and accusing everyone within the school of working with the federal government.
“This is American military intelligence and traitors,” Boyle begins before stopping.
Rep. Kevin Boyle, 44, began his outburst at Gaul & Co. Malt House when he yelled at a waitress and refused several orders to leave, according to viral footage. NBC 10 Philadelphia/YouTube As Boyle continued his shouting match with the waiter, someone told the politician that he was the one who started the argument. NBC 10 Philadelphia/YouTube
Boyle, whose brother Brendan is a U.S. representative from Pennsylvania, continued his tirade when he called the workers “idiots” and accused them of being “actors.”
The power-hungry legislator then claimed that he had the ability to prevent some of the employees from getting a promotion.
“Enough, don’t you think [sic] Am I going to prevent your promotion in the United States Army?
Boyle then pointed around the room in an attempt to confirm that they were all members of the military, which received no affirmative response.
The power-hungry legislator then claimed that he had the ability to prevent some of the employees from getting a promotion. NBC 10 Philadelphia/YouTube Boyle has represented Pennsylvania’s 172nd District since 2011, which covers parts of Montgomery County and Philadelphia. Kevin Boyle/X
In a moment of clarity, while defying the waiter’s request to leave, Boyle made sure to pay his bill.
“Did I pay my bill?” he asks, before admitting, “I don’t want to be a jerk, but I don’t want to be a jerk.”
“It’s hard,” Boyle begins when he is again told to leave the bar. “This is so aggressive, you can’t talk to me like that, I’ll close your damn bar!”
“This bar is finished, do you know who the fuck I am?” “This bar will be ready tomorrow.”
The bar, located in Montogomery County, is part of the 172nd District that Boyle has served since taking office in 2011, along with parts of Philadelphia.
“It’s hard,” Boyle begins when he is again told to leave the bar. “This is so aggressive, you can’t talk to me like that, I’ll close your damn bar!” NBC 10 Philadelphia/YouTube
Pennsylvania House Democratic leaders said they were aware of the “troubling” video and were “glad” Boyle was seeking help for his “personal challenges.”
“We are aware of a video that is circulating on social networks. It is very worrying. Rep. Boyle has been open about his personal challenges,” read a statement obtained by NBC10. “We are encouraged that our colleague and dear friend is seeking help. “Our commitment to providing mental health services does not end at Capitol Steps.”
“One of the main reasons we advocate so strongly for access to mental health is the reality that anyone can and does face challenges, and seeking treatment should be encouraged, not stigmatized.”
Pennsylvania House Democratic leaders said they were aware of the video and Boyle’s personal problems and were glad he was seeking help. Kevin Boyle/X
In 2021, Boyle was arrested and charged with harassment and violating a protection from abuse order filed by his wife, according to the outlet.
Following the arrest, Boyle was removed from his position as chairman of the House Finance Committee and had limited access to the Capitol.
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