A Trump-aligned House Republican clapped back at a reporter on Wednesday over whether the lawmaker would return to Washington, D.C. and vote to reopen the government.
PunchBowl News founder Jake Sherman posted on X that Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) told colleagues on a conference call that he would not return to vote on the bill unless there was a "definitive timeline" because he had a 500-person event booked on Veteran's Day. Crenshaw responded to Sherman
"Hey Jake, your source sucks (a loser in Congress more concerned about being “in” with journalists than doing the work)," Crenshaw's reply reads. "I asked about timing for the vote, and my Veterans Day event isn’t even on Wednesday, it’s on Tuesday."
"Apologies to the hundreds of people who signed up, I hope we can reschedule it!" he added. "Get better sources Jake! Or here is a crazy thought: just ask me before tweeting random nonsense about my schedule and confusing my constituents. Be a better journalist."
Hey Jake, your source sucks (a loser in Congress more concerned about being “in” with journalists than doing the work). I asked about timing for the vote, and my Veterans Day event isn’t even on Wednesday, it’s on Tuesday. Sign up here https://t.co/A8qRYnKodq it’s going to be… https://t.co/hlWogRo7xZ
— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) November 10, 2025