If you’ve been on X today, you’ve probably witnessed a spectacle of epic proportions. From drama-filled Twitter meltdowns to heated exchanges, it’s clear the political atmosphere is sizzling. And if anyone has earned their spot in the middle of the drama today, it’s none other than Dan Crenshaw, the congressman from Texas who’s gone from “American hero” to a target for online ridicule.
It all started when conservative commentator Nick Sortor reported that Crenshaw might be behind efforts to secure a pay raise for Congress. Now, you’d think that a simple report about some behind-the-scenes politicking would be met with a casual “No comment” or a professional rebuttal. But no, Crenshaw took a much more fiery route.
Instead of keeping it cool, the former Navy SEAL launched into a profanity-laced tirade that would make even the most hardened sailor blush. Responding to Sortor, he unleashed a string of expletives, calling the report a lie and accusing Sortor of just trying to stir the pot for clicks. “Yeah, or maybe you’re a f**king lying piece of sh*t,” Crenshaw fired back.
🚨 NEW: DC sources tell me that @DanCrenshawTX is spearheading the effort to get a pay raise for Congress
Last week when he was asked about his stock trading, Crenshaw whined that members of Congress haven’t had a pay raise since 2009.
Crenshaw ALMOST got his way, with a pay… pic.twitter.com/YToGixSDb5
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 18, 2024
But the gloves didn’t come off there. No, Crenshaw kept the rage coming, taking aim at one online troll in particular, “Catturd,” a well-known conservative account on X. In a scathing response, Crenshaw mocked Catturd’s ability to make money from online trolling, saying, “I live in Atascocita, just outside Houston. If you think I’m ‘rich,’ you’re a f**king idiot.” He went on to defend his record, essentially telling critics that they didn’t deserve to question him because he had “fought wars” while they “make money being trolls on social media.”
LOL – yeah Dan really brought the hammer down on me. 😂
Except everything he said was a lie and why he got roasted all night.
– I'm an army vet
– I haven't been an anon in years.
-I've never taken a dime from any political party in my life.
– he lied about not having money -… https://t.co/2r8SoV5TRl— Catturd ™ (@catturd2) December 19, 2024
Now, it’s important to note that Crenshaw’s outburst comes at a time when his political standing is already under scrutiny. Many on the right have begun to question his conservative bona fides, giving him nicknames like “Eyepatch McCain” or “Eyepatch McStain” for his perceived alignment with establishment Republicans. Crenshaw’s not helping his case with this explosive behavior. If anything, this might be the perfect storm for a primary challenger to rise up. In fact, that’s exactly what’s happening.
While some might call Crenshaw’s reaction “authentic” or “passionate,” others are seeing it for what it is: an ugly display of a politician who’s clearly losing his composure under the pressure. Maybe it’s time for him to pack his bags—because something tells me a political storm is brewing, and it’s not in his favor.