Democratic Lawmaker In Awe Over GOP Colleagues: 'What's Wrong With You People?' [View all]

Source: Huff Post

Jul 2, 2025, 06:09 PM EDT


Speaking on the House floor, Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) tore into his colleagues on the other side of the aisle, frustrated with their apparent willingness to shepherd a version of President Donald Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill into law.

“I say to my Republican colleagues: What’s wrong with you people?” McGovern said Wednesday during a period of debate on the massive piece of legislation.

As ranking member of the House Rules Committee, McGovern oversaw his party’s speaking time on the floor. The Democrats used it to hammer home the impact the bill would have on essential government benefits, with big cuts to the SNAP food assistance program and Medicaid.

“In this bill, you provide a $2 billion tax break for gun silencers, but you cut SNAP benefits for vulnerable families, which, by the way, is on average $2 per person, per meal,” McGovern went on, raising his arms for emphasis. “Jesus Christ, what are you people thinking?” he added.

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jim-mcgovern-whats-wrong-with-you-people_n_6865993ee4b01e8bcb42c2e0