'Got Santrolled': Internet amused as Jared Moskowitz trolls James Comer with George Santos Cameo

Netizens took to Florida congressman Jared Moskowitz's epic trolling of Republican congressman James Comer via a Cameo video featuring George Santos
PUBLISHED DEC 13, 2023
Netizens took to Florida congressman Jared Moskowitz's epic trolling of Republican congressman James Comer (@repmoskowitz/Instagram, @congressmancomer/Instagram)
Netizens took to Florida congressman Jared Moskowitz's epic trolling of Republican congressman James Comer (@repmoskowitz/Instagram, @congressmancomer/Instagram)

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: Democrat congressman Jared Moskowitz, a representative of the 23rd congressional district in Florida, employed the services of the former congressman George Santos on Cameo to ridicule Congressman James Comer, who chairs the House Oversight Committee, tasked with investigating an impeachment inquiry relating to President Joe Biden.


 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by Jared Moskowitz (@repmoskowitz)


 

Rep Moskowitz captioned the video he posted on X in a tongue-in-cheek way, saying, "My dear friend James Comer has had a tough year filled with failed hearing after failed hearing. But in the spirit of Hanukkah, I wanted to offer him some words of encouragement from a Jew-ish former colleague of ours."

What did Rep Moskowitz’s Cameo video featuring George Santos entail?

In the video, Santos, under Rep Moskowitz's direction, discusses an altercation that took place in November concerning reports that Comer had engaged in business dealings with his brother while leading an investigation into President Joe Biden's family and their business dealings.



 

Santos says in the video, "Hey James, just wanted to stop by to congratulate you for being the largest landowner in your county with your brother through all your LLCs."

Rep Comer had allegedly provided loans to his brother, amounting to $200,000, in a land swap related to their family farming business, according to a report by The Messenger.


 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by Jared Moskowitz (@repmoskowitz)


 

The personalized video in question, alluded to the heated dispute the two representatives had in November of this year during a House hearing, where Comer made denigrating comments about Moskowitz, saying that the Democrat looked like a ‘Smurf.’

Santos continued in the video, “I think it's amazing that you share a passion for Smurfs and the Pink Panther."

He concluded the video by saying, “Look, congrats on your promotion. I hope that the struggles of this year don't transfer to next year and that you slay and kill it. I want to wish you, James, a very happy Hanukkah. Bye.”

Internet loved Rep. Moskowitz’s ingenious way to counter his political rival

People on X enjoyed the friendly yet effective barbs Rep Moskowitz put out against Rep James Comer, wishing him and bemoaning him all at the same time by employing the services of ousted New York congressman George Santos.



 

One X user said, “James got Santrolled lmao"



 

Another user wrote, "You’re the best troll ever !"



 

Another user tweeted, "Santos now seems to be an agent of the Democrats."



 

One user remarked, "I’m laughing so hard I can’t breath".



 

Another user quipped, "Sending support to James Comer during what sounds like a challenging year. It's heartwarming to see the spirit of Hanukkah inspiring words of encouragement, bridging connections across diverse backgrounds. #SupportiveSpirit #HanukkahGreetings".



 

Another X user said, "Congressman Moskowitz, get him brother!!! I wonder if James "Gargamel" Comer realizes this is likely the beginning of all the trolling..."



 

One user wrote, "Well done, sir!"



 

Finally, this user tweeted, "Sometimes you have to fight liar with liar."



 

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