'Glad to see logic': Internet divided as John Fetterman hits back at AOC’s 'he’s a bully' claim over comments on Jerry Springer-like chaos

John Fetterman stated that insult-filled hearing had reached a new low and that he wanted to apologize to the 'Jerry Springer Show'
UPDATED MAY 20, 2024
John Fetterman addressed AOC in response to her criticism of his remarks during a House hearing last week (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images, Getty Images)
John Fetterman addressed AOC in response to her criticism of his remarks during a House hearing last week (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images, Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Sen John Fetterman addressed Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday, May 19, in response to her criticism of his remarks during a House hearing last week that ridiculed the chaotic, Jerry Springer-like ambiance, in which the progressive member of the House disparaged Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene, as per The Hill.

Notably, in a social media post, Fetterman stated that the insult-filled hearing had reached a new low and that he wanted to apologize to the 'Jerry Springer Show'.



 

John Fetterman hits back at AOC’s suggestion

Ocasio-Cortez retaliated against Fetterman, who has been facing criticism from progressives on Israel's assault in Gaza in recent weeks, asserting that her stance was to defend her colleagues from bullies.

Ocasio-Cortez posted on Friday, May 17, on the social platform X, "I understand you likely would not have stood up for your colleague and seem to be confused about racism and misogyny being a ‘both sides’ issue. But I stand up to bullies, instead of becoming one. And to the women of Pennsylvania: I’d stand up for you too. Enjoy your Friday."



 

Fetterman called her critique ridiculous. When asked to address AOC's criticism of him on CNN's State of the Union. Fetterman informed co-host Jake Tapper, "That’s absurd. I was just simply responding to the kind of chaos and everything that Representative Greene started as well."

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Getty Images)
AOC retaliated against Fetterman asserting that her stance was to defend her colleagues from bullies (Getty Images)

He added, "And if everyone on the committee was proud of what they’ve produced, they’re entitled to their opinion. Or if they feel that this is the kind of video that you want to send to a classroom of eighth-grade civics kind of students across America, again, that’s their choice."

Notably, after Greene questioned Democratic members of the committee about whether any of them are hiring the daughter of the judge supervising former President Donald Trump's hush money case, lawmakers became agitated during the House hearing on Thursday, May 16, night, to consider holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.

Internet shares mixed reactions as John Fetterman hits back at AOC’s suggestion

People on the internet stayed divided and had mixed reactions as Fetterman addressed AOC in response to her criticism of his remarks during a House hearing last week.

A person wrote on X, "This man has made a heel turn in surprising time. I don't know what role he's posturing for, but he's doing so" while one added, "AOC, you are very ineffective in office."



 



 

A user also stated, "He has erased a lot of bad sentiment by being extremely reasonable over the last several months. Glad to see logic and accountability prioritized."

W hereas one mentioned, "Stop making me like this guy."



 



 

A person also wrote, "He is becoming more absurd by the moment."

While one stated, "Was Fetterman always this bad? Or, did he take a heel turn when he got to DC?"



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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