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Trump Calls Rep. Jerry Nadler — Who Had Weight Loss Surgery — ‘Fat Jerry’
According to the Washington Post, Donald Trump reportedly referred to Rep. Jerrold Nadler as “fat Jerry” in a recent meeting with a group of House Republicans at the White House.
The Post said that Trump made the remark last month while suggesting that Nadler is overweight despite having weight-loss surgery years ago.
“I’ve been battling Nadler for years,” Trump added.
The GOP lawmakers were embarrassed by Trump’s comments, the Post reported, citing several people who were at the meeting.
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Nadler, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has emerged as a top adversary to Trump in the new Congress as he has led an investigation into the president.
Trump has privately complained to aides about Nadler and his investigation, claiming that the congressman is out to get him, according to the Post.
The Post also noted that the feud between Trump and Nadler goes back several decades. The feud, which began when Nadler was a New York state assemblyman, stemmed from Nadler opposing a development project that Trump planned in New York City, according to the Post.
Twitter had some thoughts:
Trump (who doctors define as obese) called Rep. Jerry Nadler, who chairs judiciary cmte in House – and would initiate impeachment proceedings – “fat Jerry” https://t.co/DVBvegfYxG
— Alana Abramson (@aabramson) April 8, 2019
that was 20 years ago, Trump weighs more than Jerry does now so I guess it's fat Trump? pic.twitter.com/U5w9ghZckI
— frank underwood (@frankun39434698) April 8, 2019
Fat Jerry?! What about FAT DONALD?!! Get Me A Quarter Pounder With Cheese! @realDonaldTrump
— Allan Funk (@Radar_Funk) April 8, 2019
Pres. Trump rolling out a few new nicknames these days:
"Dumbo" for Randolph "Tex" Alles, the Secret Service director just fired.
"Fat Jerry" for Jerry Nadler, the Dem House Judiciary chairman.
"Pencil Neck" for Adam Schiff, the Dem House Intel chairman. pic.twitter.com/SIBEcAxHA4— Patrick Hussion (@PatrickHussion) April 8, 2019
Trump:
I can not tell the truth so I'll label Cruz Lyin' Ted.
I cheat and steal at every chance so I'll label Hillary Crooked.
I am obese so I will call Nadler Fat Jerry.
I take 10 minutes to drag my ass to the stage so I'll call Jeb Low Energy.#MAGA #CNN #MSNBC #FoxNews— Toothless Toady (@LowlyOpinion) April 8, 2019
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