US EditionHouse Republican says he doesn’t use straws: ‘That’s what the women in my house do’
- On May 23, 2025, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett told Fox News he does not drink out of straws, saying, "That's what the women in my house do."
- His remarks responded to Jesse Watters' viral March list of masculine pet peeves, including that men should avoid using straws in public.
- Burchett's comment contrasted with a past Instagram photo showing him holding a milkshake with a straw, which users shared to highlight the inconsistency.
- The exchange drew widespread ridicule on social media, with Democrats questioning the statement and other Republicans offering mixed or humorous reactions.
- This incident illustrates ongoing cultural debates over masculinity norms within conservative circles and the viral power of social media to amplify political remarks.
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Rep. Burchett says he doesn't use straws: 'That's what the women in my house do'
(The Hill) – U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said during a recent interview that he does not use straws, telling Fox News that is “what women in my house do.” Fox News producer Johnny Belisario asked GOP lawmakers in both chambers of Congress on Thursday about host Jesse Watters’s “rules for men.” Knoxvillians weigh in on proposed sales tax increase to fund local improvements “He says men should not drink out of a straw in public, or at …
House Republican says he doesn't use straws: 'That's what the women in my house do'
(The Hill) – Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said during a recent interview that he does not use straws, telling Fox News that is “what women in my house do.” Fox News producer Johnny Belisario asked GOP lawmakers in both chambers of Congress on Thursday about host Jesse Watters’s “rules for men.” “He says men should not drink out of a straw in public, or at all,” Belisario told Burchett. “I don’t drink out of a straw, brother. That’s what the wom…
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