Inside Washington: Chaos in Congress as AOC, MTG, and Others Clash

The House Oversight Committee turned into a chaotic scene reminiscent of a Jerry Springer episode on Thursday evening as Reps Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Jasmine Crockett engaged in a heated exchange filled with insults and drama.

The fiery confrontation led to a flood of memes and comments on social media, with some comparing the spectacle to the infamous talk show. While some viewers found the drama entertaining, others criticized the behavior of the congresswomen, calling it embarrassing and childish.

The clash went against the traditional decorum seen in the House, leaving many stunned. Social media was abuzz with posts, memes, and deepfakes referencing the spat between the three representatives.

Even conservative commentator Ben Shapiro weighed in, calling Congress filled with “utter and complete imbeciles.” Senator John Fetterman apologized to the Jerry Springer show for comparing it to the House, sparking a response from AOC who stood up against the bullying behavior displayed during the confrontation.

The drama began when Ms. Greene made a comment about Ms. Crockett’s appearance, leading to a heated exchange between Ms. Greene and AOC. The confrontation included AOC telling Ms. Greene “oh baby girl, don’t even play” as she objected to the attack on a representative’s appearance.

The tension eventually subsided, but not before Ms. Greene was forced to strike her words from the record twice and offered to debate with AOC, who refused, leading to a final jab from Ms. Greene.

The incident left many questioning the behavior of their elected officials and the state of discourse in Congress, but for some, it was just another day of drama in the political arena.