Trump Mocks Schiff as 'Watermelon Head' at NRCC Gala
President Donald Trump escalated his feud with Adam Schiff, deriding the California Democrat as ‘Watermelon Head’ during a National Republican Congressional Committee gala.
At a black-tie Republican dinner in Washington, D.C., hosted by the National Republican Congressional Committee, President Donald Trump took aim at Adam Schiff, a frequent target of his criticism. Trump mocked Schiff’s appearance, calling him ‘Adam ‘Schifty’ Schiff’ and ‘Watermelon-Head’ due to his perceived disproportionate head and neck size. Trump’s comments were part of a broader critique where he accused Schiff of being ‘one of the most dishonest human beings’ and leading a ‘fake witch hunt’ regarding the Russia collusion investigation.
Schiff responded to Trump’s jibes on social media, questioning the president’s focus on personal attacks rather than national issues like the economy. The ongoing feud between Trump and Schiff has been marked by repeated exchanges, with Trump previously referring to Schiff as a ‘structural marvel’ and likening his appearance to a ‘finger on a basketball.’
The latest incident at the NRCC gala underscores the continued tension between the two political figures, with Trump using the platform to lambast Schiff’s role in past investigations and his political integrity. Schiff, on his part, has not shied away from responding to Republican criticisms, indicating a persistent back-and-forth that captures the polarized political climate.