“Congresswoman for one term — two years, zero noted infrastructure projects.”

A few chairs shifted. No one dared interrupt.

**“Record of introducing bills: 43.

Record of passing bills: zero.”**

He paused, letting the number hang in the air the way a judge pauses before delivering a verdict.

**“Claimed expertise on national energy policy…

**“Most viral moment in Congress:

“Committee attendance rate below senior average, yet lectures entire states on infrastructure modernization.”

A producer mouthed something behind the glass. No one moved to stop the Senator.

“Publicly declares rural America ‘misinformed’ — but has yet to spend more than 24 hours in 90% of U.S. counties.”

Then came the line that shifted the room’s temperature:

**“Says I need to educate myself on infrastructure…

…but she hasn’t even managed the infrastructure of a congressional office without staff resignations.”**

A gasp. A stifled cough. A panelist grabbing a water bottle just to have something to hold.

**“Jake, I did my homework.

THE INTERNET DETONATES

“Ma’am, bullying is promising expertise you don’t have.”

FALLOUT AT CNN