Rep. Tim Burchett Fires Back Over Signal Leak Query with Savage Retort

Rep. Tim Burchett Fires Back Over Signal Leak Query with Savage Retort

In a viral video circulating on social media, Republican Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee delivered a memorable comeback after being confronted about the recent Signal chat leak.

During the encounter, a young man approached Burchett on Capitol Hill, holding up his phone and asking, "Do you trust Trump’s national security team to keep our war plans top secret?" Instead of dodging the question or providing a detailed answer, Burchett opted for humor and delivered a snappy retort:

"Do you trust your mother every night to fix your Hot Pockets and make sure your Game Boy is turned on?"
 

The response left the man visibly taken aback, and the video quickly gathered support online. Texas Congressman Wesley Hunt chimed in with, "Savage brother," further applauding Burchett's response.

Burchett has since shared multiple videos of similar encounters, including one on March 25 where he quipped, "I do — but I do not trust your wardrobe adviser," when faced with the same question regarding the Signal leak.

Fox News Digital reached out to Burchett's office to confirm whether the videos feature the same individual, but no immediate comment was received outside office hours.

These exchanges highlight the ongoing debate over the Signal chat leak and have fueled discussions among lawmakers and the public about national security and transparency. Burchett's quick wit has not only deflected a challenging question but also sparked a conversation on Capitol Hill about the current state of secure communications and trust in the administration’s handling of sensitive information.

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