Captain America would be proud of this San Jose councilman

Local government just got a lot more fun.

While being sworn into office on Tuesday, San Jose councilman Lan Diep unleashed his inner comic book geek when he chose to hold Captain America's shield instead of a Bible as he was sworn into office.

SEE ALSO: This DIY 'Captain America' costume is all kinds of (marvel)ous

Armed with a Captain America shield, new #SanJose Councilman @LTDiep @SanJoseD4 was sworn into office at today's council meeting http://pic.twitter.com/aoNcGZh3Ka

— Ramona Giwargis (@RamonaGiwargis) January 24, 2017

After the ceremony, Diep told NBC Bay Area that "I think Captain America represents...embodies the ideals of America. And those are the kind of things I’m hoping to strive for: Equal justice, fair play, and, democracy.”  Read more...

More about Captain America, Councilman, and Watercooler

from Mashable