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Yesterday Fox News introduced viewers to the GOP version of the “squad,” which aims to combat socialism.
Why? Because it is clear that the Democratic squad—featuring Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan—is setting the agenda and forcing Republicans on the defensive.
So Fox News put in a flowery and friendly interview with the Republican squad.
Except it was an embarrassment. WATCH
This is embarrassing. Please get help. pic.twitter.com/hj3dJwtJBN
— Justice Democrats (@justicedems) December 12, 2019
Rep Ilhan Omar found it hilarious. She tweeted: “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”.
Twitter users were similarly vicious:
Pro Tip: If you have to co-opt the other side’s dynamic to ‘make a splash’ for your own ideology, you’re far from original and really are just pandering.
— Jaybefaunt🌹 (@Jaybefaunt) December 12, 2019
The brunette was a diversity hire.
— vic vaiana (@vicvaiana) December 12, 2019
So we’ll just call them the “con squad” for short?
— BCbudinTO (@Bcbudinto) December 12, 2019