W.Va., discusses his desire to help pass Trump's agenda in Congress and the role his famous dog will play in Washington, D.C.

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 bulldog were made "in jest.

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.

An earlier version of this story reported that Senator-Elect Justice asked, according to Axios.com, if Babydog could come on the U.S. Senate Floor. Justice’s Chief of Staff said that Justice never asked that question.

It's been a ruff day for Senator-elect Jim Justice of West Virginia and his famous pooch, Babydog. Babydog Justice, the unofficial mascot of Justice's campaign for Senate, has reportedly been banned from the voting floor, according to reporting from Axios.

Jim Justice’s bulldog, Babydog, was blocked from being on Senate floor during orientation on Tuesday, Axios reported. Justice, who is currently the Republican governor of West Virginia, has made a name for his five-year-old,

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.

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

Incoming Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) was told he could not bring his bulldog "Babydog" onto the Senate floor on Tuesday during orientation, three sources in the room tell Axios. Why it matters: Babydog is a political celebrity,