Detroit-Area Rep's Comments Spark House Shouting Match

A Detroit-area representative's comments during a House Oversight Committee hearing Thursday sparked a shouting match.

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib blasted the Trump administration for using the National Guard in Washington, D.C., labeling the decision as fascist.

"It's really important we stand up against this fascist takeover — that's not a bad word, it's a fact,"Tlaib said.

She then said it's imperative that the committee move to stop "rhetoric" that makes Washington, D.C. seem unsafe.

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds then interjected.

"Chairman, I think it's insane that the gentle lady doesn't have an argument, but she's going to refer to me and some of my colleagues like we were from the Third Reich," he said. "This is insane."

Then speaking over Tlaib, Donalds said, "Do I look like a member of the Third Reich to you, Ms. Tlaib? Is that what I look to you? Is that what you think?"

Tlaib fired back, accusing Donalds of using other members of Congress to cast his vote when he isn't present.

"You’re the one taking your voting card, giving it to somebody, committing a crime," Tlaib said. "That’s unethical."

Donalds said that comment was way out of line.

"But to say something like that to myself and all of my colleagues is way out of line," Donalds said. "But it's okay, right? Right?"

The shouting match only escalated from there.

"You hold yourself accountable before you talk about Washington, D.C. Keep Washington, D.C. out of your mouth," Tlaib yelled.

Donalds responded, "Hold your own self accountable. How about that."

Tlaib then started chanting "Free D.C., Free D.C." as the chairman wrestled the hearing back under control

After the meeting, Donalds accused Tlaib of using the same rhetoric that inspired the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.

"I think it was important to set the record straight, Congresswoman Tlaib tried to call me and my colleagues fascist," he said. "In light of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, it is even more of a sore subject now than it ever has been — and I find it to be reprehensible."