Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola accused of shoving male aide and using gay slur and 'retard' in staff tirades

From the Newshound archive · first published 24 September 2026.

Ex-staffers have accused Congresswoman Mary Peltola of physical and verbal abuse, including shoving a male aide. Former employees also claim she used the slurs 'retard' and a gay slur during profane outbursts. Staff were reportedly ordered to feed her pet chameleon as part of the workplace dysfunction.