The hosts of Fox News' "Outnumbered" condemned the recent House hearing that erupted into personal attacks and insults, calling the behavior a "disgrace" and a "bad look for Congress."
The "Outnumbered" panel, a group of commentators on Fox News' daily talk show, expressed their dismay and frustration over the chaotic and contentious House hearing that devolved into personal insults and attacks between lawmakers. The hearing, which was supposed to focus on contempt charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland, quickly spiraled out of control as members of Congress traded barbs and engaged in name-calling.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) condemned the behavior of both parties, saying that while "vigorous debate" was welcomed, "we have to treat one another with dignity and respect."
Host Kayleigh McEnany expressed her disgust at the hearing, calling it a "disgrace." She said, "It's not a good look for Congress when members are attacking each other's appearance and making personal insults."
Co-host Emily Compagno agreed, saying that the behavior was "unacceptable" and that "we should expect more from our elected officials."
Jessica Tarlov, a liberal commentator on the panel, echoed these sentiments, saying that the hearing was a "train wreck" and that "Congress needs to get its act together."
The hearing included several particularly contentious moments that drew the ire of the "Outnumbered" panel. One such moment occurred when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attacked the appearance of Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Mo.), saying that her "fake eyelashes" were messing up her reading.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) responded by saying that Greene's words were "absolutely unacceptable" and that she would move to have them "taken down" from the record. Greene responded by asking Ocasio-Cortez if her "feelings were hurt," prompting Ocasio-Cortez to call Greene a "baby girl" and tell her not to "play."
The hearing led to a 24-20 vote along party lines to recommend holding Attorney General Garland in contempt. However, the "Outnumbered" panel expressed concern that the partisan bickering and personal attacks had overshadowed the actual purpose of the hearing.
Rep. Crockett, who was targeted by Greene's comments, responded on Twitter, saying that it was "what happens when mentally deficient people who can't read and follow rules or just don't give a da--... somehow end up in CONGRESS!"
Rep. Katie Porter (D-Ca.) also criticized the hearing, saying that "disagreement is part of democracy, but the hearing descended into outright name-calling and insults about Congressmembers' appearances."
The "Outnumbered" panel concluded by calling for civility and respect in Congress. They urged lawmakers to engage in "vigorous debate" but to do so without resorting to personal attacks or insults.
