Sen. Jacky Rosen accuses Republican colleague of stalking her staff

Sen. Jacky Rosen Accuses Republican Colleague of Stalking Her Staff

During a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, Senator Jacky Rosen accused Republican Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) of stalking her staff. The confrontation arose after Moreno admitted to collecting vehicle identification numbers (VINs) of cars belonging to his Democratic colleagues.

Details of the Dispute

The incident occurred as the committee reviewed several of President Donald Trump's nominees. Moreno, who previously owned car dealerships, said his motive was to reveal hypocrisy among Democrats regarding automobile safety features.

“Would it surprise you that I got the VIN numbers of every one of my Democrat colleagues’ vehicles and found that none of them bought any of the additional safety technologies on their cars?” Moreno asked. “So when you are actually shopping for a car with your own money, you don’t buy the technology, but we’re sitting here saying this should be mandated for everybody else’s cars.”

This admission sparked a broader debate about privacy concerns and which political party is responsible for the ongoing government shutdown, which has extended to a record 36 days.

Committee Reaction

The exchange highlighted tensions over privacy and political accountability.
Two senators spoke during the hearing without directly responding to Moreno's statement.

Background on the Shutdown

The government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history at 36 days, was a backdrop for the heated hearing exchanges.

“This is part of ongoing debates about responsibility for the shutdown,” sources indicated during the hearing.

Summary: Senator Rosen accused Senator Moreno of stalking her staff after he admitted to tracking Democratic colleagues' vehicle details, sparking a debate on privacy and political responsibility amid a historic government shutdown.

The Nevada Independent — 2025-11-06