Rob Wittman Fake Phone Call Goes Viral as Republicans Dodge Questions Over Mike Johnson Social Security Plan

Rob Wittman Fake Phone Call Goes Viral as Republicans Dodge Questions Over Mike Johnson Social Security Plan

A Virginia congressman's attempt to duck a question about Social Security has gone viral, after Republican Rob Wittman faked a 90-second phone call outside the US Capitol on Tuesday, 9 June, rather than explain House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to 'adjust and fix' the programme. Footage posted by MeidasTouch shows the 67-year-old grabbing his phone, saying 'Hey, how're you doing?' and holding a one-sided conversation as he walked away. Half the …

“Pathetic coward”: GOP congressman blatantly fakes phone call to avoid reporter’s question

Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) was caught clearly faking a 90-second phone call to avoid answering a reporter’s question about possible cuts to Social Security. The reporter asked Wittman – who is up for reelection this year – about “Mike Johnson’s secret plan to cut Social Security.” Rumors have been swirling that the Republican House Speaker is planning cuts to the program after controversial comments he made in a June 8th appearance on the Moon Grif…

Virginia Republican Appears to Fake Phone Call to Dodge Question About GOP's Social Security Cuts Plan

A vulnerable House Republican went to comedic lengths on Tuesday to avoid answering questions about Speaker Mike Johnson's plans for possible Social Security cuts.

Republican Congressman Caught Faking Call to Dodge Questions

Representative Rob Wittman pretended to be talking on the phone for more than a minute.

GOP lawmaker caught on video faking call instead of answering about Social Security cuts

Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) pretended to take a phone call for roughly 90 seconds when asked about Speaker Mike Johnson's comments on potential Social Security cuts — and the evidence was right there on his screen.Asked about a "plan to cut Social Security," Wittman is seen in the video grabbing his pho...

GOP Lawmaker Fakes Phone Call to Avoid Reporter

Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) “was caught faking a phone call in order to avoid answering questions about his party’s plan to cut Social Security and Medicare,” the Daily Beast reports.