Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., recently released a video that has sparked widespread criticism and mockery online, with many calling it one of the most cringe-worthy political videos they’ve seen.

The video, posted with the caption “Letting my GenZ staff write the script,” quickly went viral due to its heavy use of internet slang and meme culture, leaving many viewers bewildered.
The video begins with DeLauro introducing herself as “the Ranking Rizzler on Appropriations, serving Connecticut’s 3rd District.”
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She then tells viewers, “It’s time to enter your dark academia Congress era. Alright besties, House Appropriations is the money moves in Congress. We are not chasing the bag, we ARE the bag.”
In an apparent attempt to connect with younger audiences, the congresswoman continues, “Democrats are making life smoother through government funding. It’s giving skibbidi.”
She then adds, “Sooooo Sigma main character energy, but Republicans Project 2025 is mad sus. Eliminating the Department of Education? Negative aura points.”
The video doesn’t stop there. DeLauro goes on to describe Republican plans as “the biggest fanum tax on the environment, on your education, and your rights,” before sarcastically adding, “Big L posting it online, buddy.”
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She concludes with, “Democrats understood the assignment, but go off. See how I keep you informed? Very cutesy. Very demure.”
This is a member of Congress. What a clown show pic.twitter.com/4oFU82ddsN
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 27, 2024
The reaction to the video was swift and overwhelmingly negative, particularly on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
Users expressed their confusion, frustration, and outright embarrassment for DeLauro.
Many were baffled by the language used, which seemed like an awkward attempt to appeal to Gen Z audiences through the use of internet slang and viral trends.
Users on X didn’t hold back their criticism of the purple-haired Democrat from Connecticut.
45 min. after your friend asks if you actually ate all the shrooms: pic.twitter.com/c45ubLqZig
— Based Electrician⚡️🇺🇲 (@RyanHugeBrain) September 27, 2024
She did the meme 🤦♂️ pic.twitter.com/wVKa1EDwYy
— Staulso (@staulso) September 27, 2024
These people don’t need to be anywhere near a position of power.
— SaltyGoat (@SaltyGoat17) September 27, 2024
One cringe deserves another… pic.twitter.com/00ljMeOmdO
— Thick Shelled Egg 🥚 (@ThickShelledEgg) September 27, 2024
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) September 27, 2024
These people don’t need to be anywhere near a position of power.
— SaltyGoat (@SaltyGoat17) September 27, 2024
When you have successfully grabbed too much power and are so old and corrupt that you have to cover every part of yourself with props, this is what it looks like.
— Jason Wilkinson (@Bad_Lemming) September 27, 2024
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