Fox News Channel host Brian Kilmeade was heard Tuesday on TV calling Nebraska GOP Rep. Don Bacon a “dumb***” in an apparent hot mic situation after the lawmaker cast a vote for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., to return as speaker of the House.
Bacon was among the 20 Republicans who did not cast a vote for House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan to become the next House Speaker during the Tuesday vote. Footage from Fox News shows the chamber floor and lawmakers casting their support.
After Bacon cast his vote for McCarthy, Kilmeade, who was not on camera, could be heard saying “dumb**s” in apparent reference to the lawmaker.