Now that's an embarrassing first day on the jobโฆ
A local Democrat forgot the Pledge of Allegiance in her first meeting as a Miami city commissioner last week.
Sabina Covo, who was elected as the Miami City District 2 commissioner on Feb. 27 in a special election, went blank-faced during the March 9 meeting after being asked to recite the pledge in a video that has since gone viral.
โAnd now, Commissioner Covo, will you lead us in the pledge of allegiance, please?โ she is asked in front of the room.ย
โYou don't know it? Ok,โ the commission's chairwoman whispered to Covo.
Covo issued a statement after the video began circulating online.
โWhen you feel a responsibility is that important, nervousness is very normal, and I'm not afraid to admit that I was,โ she wrote. โThe oath and pledge I took to our nation and to the residents of District 2 is clear and I am focused on honoring my promise to get things done for our community.โ
โWhich is why I am not focused on Twitter Talk โ but rather on passing two very important pieces of legislation during my first commission meeting, Including one that will provide affordable housing to foster youth,โ she continued. โThat's leading through the very words in our Pledge of Allegiance and our promise to lead with ethics and integrity.โ
According to Fox News, Covoย won her election with 1,861 ballots, making up 30% of the vote following a years-long career in television reporting and journalism. Nikki Fried, who lost her election bid againstย Gov. Ron DeSantis, endorsed Covo's campaign.ย
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