Now that's an embarrassing first day on the job…
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.
“And now, Commissioner Covo, will you lead us in the pledge of allegiance, please?” she is asked in front of the room.
“You don't know it? Ok,” the commission's chairwoman whispered to Covo.
Covo issued a statement after the video began circulating online.
“When you feel a responsibility is that important, nervousness is very normal, and I'm not afraid to admit that I was,” she wrote. “The 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.”
“Which is why I am not focused on Twitter Talk – 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,” she continued. “That's leading through the very words in our Pledge of Allegiance and our promise to lead with ethics and integrity.”
According to Fox News, Covo 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 against Gov. Ron DeSantis, endorsed Covo's campaign.
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