House Oversight Committee Hearing Erupts Over 'Grifter in Chief' Remark
A heated exchange erupted during a House Oversight Committee hearing on Tuesday, February 26, 2025, when Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) referred to former President Donald Trump as the “grifter in chief,” prompting Republican Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) to threaten his removal from the hearing. Frost accused Trump and Elon Musk of using their public offices to enrich themselves, stating, “People like the grifter in chief, Trump, and President Musk are openly using their public offices to enrich themselves to the tune of billions of dollars.”
Comer, who chairs the committee, warned Frost to refrain from such remarks, calling them a breach of decorum. Frost initially refused to back down, questioning why the committee was not investigating Trump’s alleged corruption. After objections from Republican members, Frost agreed to revise his statement, withdrawing the term “grifter in chief” but maintaining that Trump was engaged in grifting. Comer, unsatisfied, ordered Frost’s words struck from the record and barred him from further participation in the hearing.
The incident escalated as Frost criticized the committee for silencing him, calling it “despicable.” Comer threatened to have the sergeant-at-arms remove Frost if he continued to speak out of turn. Frost later addressed the incident on social media, vowing to continue calling out Trump’s alleged corruption despite the committee’s actions.
The confrontation highlighted growing tensions within the committee, with Democrats accusing Republicans of stifling dissent while Republicans defended the enforcement of decorum. Frost, the youngest member of Congress, stood by his remarks, emphasizing his commitment to holding powerful figures accountable.
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