In the dead of night, while most sane people were tucked into their beds dreaming of a world with lower taxes and sensible politicians, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) decided to take to Twitter/X with a message that would make even the most stoic of us spit out our morning coffee in disbelief. After the passage of a $1.2 trillion federal spending package—a figure so high it makes your eyes water—Klobuchar had the gall to tweet out a smug “You’re welcome” to the American people. As if she’d just done us all a favor by participating in what many see as the legislative equivalent of setting money on fire.
Hello 2 a.m.ers! ???? For everyone who is still awake, we just passed the budget and averted a shutdown.
You’re welcome.
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) March 23, 2024
Now, let’s get one thing straight: Twitter/X isn’t exactly known for its gentle and forgiving nature. It’s more like a digital Colosseum where public figures are thrown to the lions on a daily basis. And let me tell you, the lions were hungry the night Klobuchar decided to throw that tweet into the arena. The backlash was swift, with commentators from across the political spectrum jumping in to roast her statement.
John Hawkins, never one to mince words, summed up the sentiment perfectly: “That’s government in a nutshell. Wasting staggering amounts of our money on useless garbage we didn’t want done in the first place and then wanting a thank you for it.” It’s hard to argue with that. When you look at the state of our nation’s finances, the last thing you expect is a pat on the back from the ones responsible.
That's government in a nutshell. Wasting staggering amounts of our money on useless garbage we didn't want done in the first place and then wanting a thank you for it.
— John Hawkins (@johnhawkinsrwn) March 23, 2024
Royce White chimed in too, highlighting the inflationary elephant in the room, while Phil Labonte described Klobuchar’s “you’re welcome” as “like nails on a chalkboard.” Then there’s Carol Roth, who painted a vivid picture of a country being run into the ground with a debased currency, all while being expected to say “thank you” for the privilege.
They have the audacity to pretend like they're doing you a favor… INFLATION. #Godspeed https://t.co/8lMrSh5fpy
— Royce White ???????? (@Highway_30) March 23, 2024
That “you’re welcome” is like nails on a chalk board https://t.co/ZccSjOpTMI
— Phil Labonte, Talent Terrorist (@philthatremains) March 23, 2024
We will ruin the country and debase the currency and you must thank us. pic.twitter.com/NYaf10WtIZ
— Carol Roth (@caroljsroth) March 23, 2024
But perhaps the most pointed critique came from Real Phil Jones, who didn’t hold back: “You just screwed millions of Americans and you are saying ‘you’re welcome’? Typical Democrat!” It’s a sentiment that resonates with many who watch in dismay as spending continues to spiral out of control with seemingly no end in sight.
You just screwed millions of Americans and you are saying "you're welcome"?
Typical Democrat!
— Real Phil Jones ™???????????? (@RealPJones) March 23, 2024
So, what’s the takeaway here? Maybe it’s that when you’re part of passing a gargantuan spending bill that further plunges the country into debt, it might be wise to skip the victory lap on social media. Or at least, if you’re going to take that lap, be prepared for the inevitable backlash. Because in the end, actions speak louder than tweets, and the American people are keeping score.