Fetterman Claps Back at Larry David Over UFC Comments

Sen. 👤John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was blunt when asked about comedian 📺Larry David’s take on the UFC fight hosted at the White House.

"I’d say lighten up, Francis," Fetterman said, quoting a line from the 1981 movie, "Stripes."

The quote comes from a scene in which a character named Francis, played by Conrad Dunn, tells his fellow soldiers during Army basic training that he wants to be referred to as "Psycho.”

Sgt. Hulka, played by Warren Oates, responds, "Lighten up, Francis."

Fetterman’s words were in response to David stating, "I was embarrassed to be an American,” in regards to President Donald Trump’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

"It was a travesty," David told Variety — referring to the UFC fight — at the premiere of his new series on HBO, "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness."

"What else can you say about it?" David, 78, added. "It was embarrassing. I was embarrassed to be an American."

Watch:

https://x.com/Variety/status/2069639525392097306?s=20

But Fetterman’s response confused the TMZ reporter, who repeatedly asked about “Francis.”