‘Get Some F**king Balls’ [WATCH]

Tensions on Capitol Hill escalated Thursday when Democratic Rep. John Mannion of New York unleashed a profanity-laced outburst at Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, also of New York, during a session of the U.S. House of Representatives. The verbal confrontation occurred following the passage of a $9.4 billion rescissions package.

The confrontation unfolded during a debate over spending cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which flagged the targeted funds as wasteful.

According to reports from Punchbowl News, Mannion became enraged by Lawler’s decision to stand on the side of the House floor traditionally occupied by Democrats.

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“F**king get over there and get some f**king balls!” Mannion shouted at Lawler, in full view of several other lawmakers and at least two children who were present in the chamber.

🚨 An episode just occurred on the House floor. A House Democrat started yelling at the top of their lungs at REP. MIKE LAWLER.

“F*cking stop it, Lawler! This is f*cking madness, man! We’ve had enough! F*cking get over there and get some f*cking [unclear]… TELL THEM! TELL… pic.twitter.com/u1Tgm7vObS

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 12, 2025

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Lawler responded to the incident later that day in a post on X:

“John Mannion was entirely unhinged and unprofessional,” Lawler wrote.

“That was a shameful display that exposed his complete lack of temperament. No wonder numerous staffers have previously alleged a toxic work environment. He should go seek help for anger management — and f**k off.”

John Mannion was entirely unhinged and unprofessional. That was a shameful display that exposed his complete lack of temperament. No wonder numerous staffers have previously alleged a toxic work environment. He should go seek help for anger management — and fuck off. https://t.co/QdRXTEixH8

— Mike Lawler (@lawler4ny) June 12, 2025

Following the verbal assault, Mannion was escorted off the House floor by fellow Democratic colleagues, according to a report by NOTUS reporter Matt Fuller.

In a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation, Mannion defended his actions and attempted to frame the tirade as part of a broader political resistance to President Donald Trump and his supporters.

“I’m a kid from Tipp Hill that’s fighting for my hometown and my country. I’m giving everything I have to stop the rise of authoritarian government and the destruction of American democracy,” Mannion said.

“If making some noise on the House floor and calling out Trump enablers draws attention to what’s happening to our country right before our eyes – good.”

Mannion continued, “Today it’s roughing up and handcuffing a United States Senator and a politicized military patrolling the streets of American cities. It’s the willing abandonment of the rule of law and a gross fealty to a want-to-be dictator who is tearing the country apart.”

“None of this is normal or okay,” he added.

“I’m always going to stand up and speak out and fight for the people of this country.”

The incident followed another high-profile disruption involving a Democrat.

Earlier the same day, Sen. Alex Padilla of California was briefly detained by law enforcement after attempting to disrupt a Department of Homeland Security press conference led by Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles.

The event was being held in response to immigration-related unrest in the city after a recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation.

Padilla reportedly approached the podium without identifying himself, failed to wear his security pin, and ignored instructions from security personnel.

The Secret Service later confirmed they treated the incident as a possible security threat.

Padilla was eventually released after identifying himself.

Senator Padilla chose disrespectful political theatre and interrupted a live press conference without identifying himself or having his Senate security pin on as he lunged toward Secretary Noem.

Mr. Padilla was told repeatedly to back away and did not comply with officers’… https://t.co/JkwevrKn3y

— Tricia McLaughlin (@TriciaOhio) June 12, 2025

The twin incidents have sparked renewed scrutiny over the conduct of elected officials amid national debates over border enforcement, federal authority, and civil unrest in major cities.

While both Mannion and Padilla attempted to justify their actions as political statements, Republican lawmakers are calling for accountability and disciplinary review.

As of Friday, House leadership had not commented publicly on whether disciplinary measures would be pursued against Mannion.

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