Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is facing mockery after a statement he made about the caliber of the politicians in Washington, D.C.
During an appearance on CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” Fetterman said, “You all need to know that America is not sending their best and brightest to Washington, D.C.”
“Like, sometimes, you literally just can’t believe like these people are making the decisions that are determining the government. It’s actually scary,” he added.
The audience laughed in response.
Watch the video below:
John Fetterman, completely unironically: "America is not sending their best and brightest, you know, to Washington, D.C." pic.twitter.com/9ExRRSBs3X
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) October 12, 2023
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) wrote on X, formerly Twitter, “Fetterman speaks truth. He’s unaware of it, but he embodies the very truth he speaks. This could have been a skit on SNL. But it was a rare funny moment on Colbert.”
Fetterman speaks truth. He's unaware of it, but he embodies the very truth he speaks. This could have been a skit on SNL. But it was a rare funny moment on Colbert. https://t.co/zcHmYbGqLT
— Ambassador Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) October 12, 2023
“No shit,” wrote actor Nick Searcy.
No shit. https://t.co/U0eAI13YSs
— Nick Searcy, Actor/Director/Producer/Author (@yesnicksearcy) October 12, 2023
Libs of TikTok founder Chaya Raichik asked, “Does he own a mirror.”
Does he own a mirror
— Chaya Raichik (@ChayaRaichik10) October 12, 2023
“Exhibit 1,” chimed in former White House press secretary Sean Spicer.
Exhibit 1 https://t.co/pGWehyW103
— Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) October 12, 2023
Republican rapid response director Jake Schneider wrote, “Self-awareness: [zero].”
Self-awareness: 0️⃣ https://t.co/xvyKjiWuZd
— Jake Schneider (@jacobkschneider) October 12, 2023
Fetterman reacted to the commentator of his comment with a GIF with the text, “That’s the joke.”
