Babydog Justice makes Agriculture Committee debut
The Senate Agriculture Committee was in for a surprise during a routine hearing to consider nominees for top USDA posts when Babydog Justice, the beloved English bulldog of Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., made a tail-wagging appearance. The committee was gathered to review the nominations of Judge Stephen Vaden for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Tyler Clarkson for USDA General Counsel, but Babydog stole the show.
Despite the seriousness of the hearing, Babydog’s presence brought smiles, laughter, and bipartisan levity to the room. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., couldn’t resist joking about Babydog, saying, “Babydog was the difference in you getting on the committee or not,” as Justice and his pup settled in.
Justice shared an exclusive comment with Fox News Digital about Babydog’s Capitol Hill cameo, expressing his delight at the warm reception she received. He jokingly refuted Sen. John Hoeven’s suggestion that Babydog might be livestock, emphasizing that she is not up for auction despite her resemblance to a little brown cow.
The social media response to Babydog’s appearance was swift, with Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and the Senate Agriculture Committee’s own accounts joining in on the fun. Babydog even took to her own social media account, posting a photo from the hearing with the caption, “Is this thing on?” in reference to the microphone.
Babydog’s charm extended beyond the committee room, capturing the attention of senators in the halls of Congress. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., both shared photos with Babydog, further solidifying her status as America’s favorite dog.
Born in 2019, Babydog has been a fixture in Justice’s political life since she was gifted to him by his children. She gained national attention during the COVID-19 pandemic when Justice launched the “Do It for Babydog” vaccine lottery to encourage West Virginians to get vaccinated.
While Babydog may have captured the spotlight, Justice remains focused on his work as a newly appointed member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. With a background in farming and business, Justice is committed to supporting rural communities and strengthening the agricultural economy in West Virginia.
As Babydog continues to turn heads on Capitol Hill, Justice is expected to advocate for policies aligned with his state’s agricultural and economic interests, with his four-legged sidekick never too far behind. The duo’s presence brings a touch of charm and humor to the serious business of government, bridging the partisan gap with a wag of Babydog’s tail.
