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Trump Assails Nadler After Retirement Announcement With String of Insults

Nadler says he is leaving after 34 years to make room for generational change.

Overview

  • In an early Friday Truth Social post, the president labeled Rep. Jerry Nadler "one of the most disgusting Congressmen," a "psychopathic nut job," and a "pathetic lightweight."
  • Nadler announced Monday that he will not seek reelection next year, citing a need for generational change after observing Joe Biden’s decline, according to his interview with The New York TimesThe NeNew York Democrat is in his 17th term and previously chaired the House Judiciary Committee, playing a leading role in the first impeachment case against Trump.
  • Trump framed the retirement as a personal victory, invoking a feud that dates to 1980s Manhattan development battles and claiming he has been "beating this bum for 40 years."
  • Trump was impeached twice by the House during his first term and was acquitted both times by a Republican-led Senate.