Mitt Romney suggested Saturday that a heated discussion with a fellow Republican in the Senate chamber did not consist of summoning witnesses in Donald Trump’s impeachment process, but referred to the millennial question: “Boxers versus shorts”.
After a surprise move by House managers Saturday morning, Romney was one of five Republicans to vote for the call for witnesses.
Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, was among the 45 who still supported his former president, who was acquitted of inciting the deadly insurgency at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. But before an agreement was reached to avoid the call for witnesses, it was seen that Romney and Johnson were involved in a fierce exchange.
Citing Jason Donner, Fox News producer Andrew Desiderio, Politico reporter, he tweeted: “Ron Johnson turned to Mitt Romney and got upset with him, he even pointed it out once. Johnson was visibly upset …
“They came and went with [Alaska senator Dan] Sullivan in the middle of them. I heard Johnson say to Romney, “blame yourself.” The voices were definitely raised. “
Johnson complained that he had been informed of the exchange and told reporters, “It’s grotesque that you’re recording this.” Journalists noted that the exchange took place in public, on the Senate floor.
Romney tried to deactivate the queue, telling reporters it was about lingerie preferences. “We were arguing about boxers versus writings,” he said as supposed dit.
In fact, as an observant member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it has been seen that Romney wore a “temple garment” under his clothing. Some public figures have been convicted of mocking two-piece underwear as “Mormon magic shorts.” Church members view these taunts as harmful and offensive.
In 2012, when Romney showed up at the White House and singer Cher was having trouble making fun of her underwear, a newscast offered a guide to the piece. On Saturday, however, for anyone who wants to use the guide to guess which side of the “boxers vs. shorts” argument might have taken Romney against Johnson, the illustration remained elusive.
“Today’s garments come in two pieces,” BuzzFeed News reported. “A white T-shirt and white boxer shorts.”