Democrat Congressman Lashes Out at Colleagues: ‘We Suck’

In a rare moment of candor, Florida Democrat Congressman Jared Moskowitz didn’t mince words about Congress’s dismal approval ratings during an appearance on Fox News Sunday. When asked about the two-thirds of Americans who disapprove of Congress, he delivered a blunt assessment: “We suck.”

Moskowitz criticized both Democrats and Republicans for what he called a “high school” mentality, emphasizing that their inability to collaborate is eroding public trust and crippling the institution. “Every time a Democrat removes a Republican from a committee, Republicans respond by removing two Democrats. It’s tit for tat,” he said. “We’re breaking the place every single solitary day.”

Moskowitz also pointed to the unprecedented removal of a House Speaker as evidence of a system spiraling out of control. “We removed a speaker—that had never happened in American history—and then they almost removed the second speaker. Democrats had to step in to table that,” he explained.

The congressman warned that this pattern of escalating political retribution is undermining the basic functions of governance. “Every norm we break makes it harder for the House to function,” he said.

Moskowitz’s critique didn’t stop with his own party. He took aim at Republicans, too, particularly on the issue of the ballooning national debt, which now exceeds $35 trillion. “This isn’t going to be solved by one party. I have bad news for my Republican colleagues: They’re not able to do this alone. We dug this hole together, and we’re going to have to get out of it together.”

In an intriguing twist, Moskowitz hinted at a willingness to serve in a Trump administration, should the opportunity arise. Reports suggest he is being considered for a leadership role at FEMA.

When asked about this possibility, Moskowitz played coy but praised Trump’s newly appointed chief of staff, Susie Wiles. “She’s very capable. People should never underestimate her. Susie is very good at what she does.”

Moskowitz defended his openness to bipartisan service by invoking history. “There’s a tradition of Democrats and Republicans working in each other’s administrations. It’s not about party; it’s about getting things done,” he said.

Moskowitz’s remarks reflect a growing frustration among Americans with Congress’s inability to address major issues. His candor is unusual in an era of carefully scripted political soundbites, but it raises the question: Is anyone in Washington truly willing to lead, or are they content to let dysfunction rule the day?

With public trust in government at an all-time low, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle will need to decide whether they’re ready to put aside the games and start governing for the people who elected them.

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