‘Stalker’ Almost Gets GOP’s Rep Burchett, But Epic One-Liner Ends It [WATCH]

Democrats continue to stir controversy over the Signal text chain incident involving the Trump administration, a matter that has sparked significant media attention.

The controversy stems from the Trump team’s admission that they mistakenly added “The Atlantic” journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a group text chain.

While some Democrats are calling for accountability and demanding that someone be fired over the mistake, President Donald Trump has refrained from taking such drastic actions, much to their dismay.

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However, critics are pointing out the glaring hypocrisy in the Democrats’ outrage.

When it comes to their own administration, particularly Joe Biden’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, the same level of accountability has been absent.

Biden and his team made decisions that ultimately resulted in the deaths of 13 American service members, but Democrats have largely remained silent about the lack of accountability for those responsible.

Despite widespread criticism of the chaotic withdrawal, Biden’s response was notably devoid of responsibility, with the president refusing to admit any wrongdoing or accept the grave consequences of his actions.

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In stark contrast to the Trump team’s approach to mistakes, which included transparency and acknowledgment of the situation, the Biden-Harris administration has yet to fully address the deaths of U.S. troops.

The families of the 13 fallen service members have continued to seek answers from the Biden-Harris administration, yet no one has been held accountable for the disastrous exit from Afghanistan.

Meanwhile, in the latest example of Democrats trying to capitalize on the Signal story, a “tracker” attempted to corner Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) with a question meant to discredit Trump’s national security team.

The tracker asked, “Do you trust Trump’s national security team to keep our war plans secret?” Burchett’s witty and unexpected response quickly went viral: “Do you trust your mother every night to fix your Hot Pockets and make sure your Game Boy is turned on?”

My stalker/tracker almost got me yesterday. pic.twitter.com/zDT3355nt5

— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) March 28, 2025

The moment became an internet sensation, with Burchett’s quick thinking earning him widespread praise.

His sharp reply left the tracker looking foolish, especially after he mistakenly referred to Burchett as “Congressman Perry,” likely confusing him with Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA).

The tracker, who intended to catch Burchett in a “gotcha” moment, ended up on the losing side of the interaction, proving once again that Burchett’s wit is hard to beat.

As for the Signal text chain incident itself, Democrats continue to focus on the story because they believe it serves their political interests.

It’s an attempt to deflect attention from the real failures of the Biden-Harris administration, particularly the handling of Afghanistan.

Democrats seem more interested in scoring political points over minor mistakes, rather than holding their own party accountable for actions that led to the deaths of American service members.

The American people deserve answers, but instead of focusing on these critical issues, Democrats are using the Signal story to make a political spectacle out of a minor mistake made by the Trump team.

While the Trump team has demonstrated transparency, such as in the successful attack on the Houthis, where they openly acknowledged their actions, the Biden-Harris administration has yet to provide a satisfactory explanation for the tragic events in Afghanistan.

The families of the 13 service members killed still seek answers, and their grief has gone largely unaddressed by the White House.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) also expressed his admiration for Burchett’s response, which has earned Burchett a reputation for his sharp wit.

The exchange serves as a reminder that in today’s political climate, sometimes a well-timed response can be the most effective way to cut through the noise and expose hypocrisy.

As the Democrats continue to focus on the Signal text chain story, the American public is left to wonder why the same level of scrutiny isn’t being applied to the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal and the ongoing lack of accountability for the deaths of U.S. service members.

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