Democrat senator accuses GOP colleague of ‘creepily’ spying on her car

Democrat Senator Accuses GOP Colleague of ‘Creepily’ Spying on Her Car

Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) has accused Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) of “creepily” spying on congressional vehicles to make a point about driving safety laws. Rosen criticized Moreno for following senators to their cars and recording vehicle identification numbers (VINs).

Incident Details

The dispute arose during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing where Moreno admitted to collecting VINs from Democratic senators' cars. He aimed to expose what he called the Democrats’ “hypocrisy” on safety technology mandates, pointing out that the cars did not have advanced driver-assistance features they advocate for federal employees.

“Instead of @berniemoreno creepily following us to the cars we use to get to work in the Capitol and writing down their VIN numbers, I’d suggest he use his time in more productive ways,” Rosen tweeted.

“I object to you stalking my car and my staff to find the VIN numbers to present to this committee,” Rosen said during the hearing.

Moreno responded by noting that VIN numbers are visible through the front windshield, implying no wrongdoing.

Summary

This incident highlights tensions between senators over safety legislation, underscoring conflicts on how lawmakers approach and monitor vehicle safety standards.

Author’s summary: A Senate dispute unfolded as Senator Moreno collected VINs from Democratic cars to question their safety stance, prompting accusations of invasive behavior from Senator Rosen.

New York Post — 2025-11-07