I don’t think anyone broke the law and so it’s best for everyone to dummy-up, including Webb.
I’m really more interested in seeing DC lose its case than the incidental issue that its about a Democrat and his aide.
It will be interesting to see how DC prosecutes for gun transport on 2 miles of DC streets, without any witnesses or proof that this actually happened.
All anyone knows with any certainty is that the aide was transporting a firearm on Senate property, which is legal under the rules of the Senate.
Which is why its important for all involved to keep their mouths shut.
You're not alone. I certainly expect Webb to cast only pro-gun votes in the Senate, including to rid DC of their gun ban. I don't expect anybody to make needlessly self-incriminating statements. There is no way that I can imagine that any statement by Webb could establish the innocence of the aide.
How could Webb possibly state that the aide didn't know the gun was in the bag? Webb wasn't present when the aide took possession of the bag. Only the aide can state whether he knew the gun was in the bag.