Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, was widely mocked on social media after a thirst strike meant to show solidarity with federal workers ended after just eight hours.
Greg Casar, D-Texas, a new member of the"The Squad," faced mockery on social media after pledging to go on a"thirst strike" in solidarity with federal workers that ended up lasting only eight hours.
"Today I’m on a thirst strike on the steps of the U.S. Capitol – not drinking water or taking breaks, through rain or shine, in solidarity with our nation’s workers," Casar wrote in another post."Currently there are NO federal protections for workers exposed to heat."Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, went on an eight-hour thirst strike on Tuesday.
"Libs get participation trophies for literally skipping breakfast," The Spectator reporter Matthew Foldi tweeted.
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