I saw this reported by a more reputable source and what was written there said Chabot did it to protect the privacy of his constituents -- sometimes they speak about their personal concerns -- and trusted the media present to protect it as well, as opposed to the two "Democrat operatives" from whom the cameras were taken.
Next meeting, he was reported as saying, cameras would be permitted and constituents would be told to approach him privately with their issues.
Still, handled poorly.