Trump dubs Jerry Nadler a 'psychopathic nut job' as Democrat announces Congress exit after 34 years

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump took aim at longtime New York Democrat Jerry Nadler after the congressman announced he will retire next year.

Nadler has represented one of Manhattan’s wealthiest districts for decades and chaired the House Judiciary Committee during Trump’s two impeachment battles.

Trump slams Jerry Nadler as 'one of the most disgusting Congressmen'

Donald Trump, who has a long and bitter history with Jerry Nadler dating back to New York City development disputes in the 1980s, celebrated the announcement in a fiery Truth Social post.

"Jerry Nadler, one of the most disgusting Congressmen in USA History is, at long last, calling it 'quits' – He’s finally leaving Congress!" the president cheered. 

"I’ve been beating this bum for 40 years, first as a New York City developer, where he opposed me, for no reason, at every corner, but could NEVER stop me from getting the job done, and then, as your President, where this psychopathic nut job, together with Crazy Nancy Pelosi, Impeached me twice, AND LOST, wasting Millions of Dollars in time and taxpayer money," Trump added.

"It will be a great day for the U.S.A. when Nadler, a pathetic lightweight, is out of office and leaves our beautiful, and NOW VERY SAFE, Washington, D.C. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DJT," the president concluded.

Jerry Nadler cites 'generational change' as reason for retirement

Jerry Nadler, who is currently serving his 17th term in Congress, framed his departure as part of a generational reset within the Democratic Party.

He cited the need for a “generational change” as the reason for stepping down. “Watching the Biden thing really said something about the necessity for generational change in the party and I think I want to respect that,” the congressman told the New York Times.

He suggested a younger Democratic lawmaker in his seat “can maybe do better, can maybe help us more.”

The animosity between him and Trump stretches back to the 1980s, when Nadler opposed Trump’s plans for a West Side Manhattan development.

Trump mocked him as “Fat Jerry” for years before Nadler underwent weight-loss surgery.

Nadler later returned the attacks from Capitol Hill, armed with subpoena power while investigating Trump’s campaign, business dealings, and administration.

Internet reacts to Trump’s tirade after Jerry Nadler's retirement announcement

Right-leaning internet users celebrated Donald Trump's tirade against Jerry Nadler, but some voices expressed resentment, arguing it was unnecessary.

"Nadler was a disaster as a politician & his announcement is LONG overdue! Good Riddance!" one Trump supporter wrote. Another tweeted, "I was wondering when he would post about Nadler Savage!"

A person quipped, "Perfect tribute to the career-end of a 'perfect' congressman."

But not all agreed. "He was impeached. They didn’t lose. He was impeached twice, McConnell let him go both times," an individual pointed out. "Why was this tirade even necessary?" one person asked.

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