After reports that Senator-elect Jim Justice’s (R-WV) frequent companion Babydog would not be allowed on the Senate floor, Justice has released a statement, saying the comments about his

West Virginia Governor told he can't bring his bulldog "Babydog" on Senate Floor during orientation, Justice said he was aware

A familiar face in West Virginia’s political scene will not make an appearance on the U.S. Senate floor. According to Axios, at an orientation on Tuesday, West Virginia Governor and Senator-Elect Jim Justice (R) was told that his well-known pet English bulldog Babydog will not be allowed on the Senate floor.

Senator-elect Jim Justice of West Virginia was informed Tuesday that he could not bring his famous English bulldog, Babydog, to the Senate floor, Axios reported.

Babydog has served as an unofficial mascot for the state over the past few years, appearing at Justice’s side during press conferences, public appearances, and even during the State of the State address when he showed off Babydog’s asshole in a message to Bette Midler.

This year, we have incoming West Virginia Republican Jim Justice. Like many exceptionally rich people, Justice, who inherited a coal empire from his father, likes to bring his dog everywhere he goes.

Senator-elect Jim Justice's office has clarified reports that his famous pooch Babydog was banned from the Senate floor, saying Justice never intended to bring the dog onto the floor.