Jacky Rosen Accuses Bernie Moreno Of ‘Stalking’ For Proving She’s A Hypocrite

Democratic Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen on Wednesday accused Republican Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno of “stalking” her and her staff after he said he recorded Democrats’ vehicle identification numbers to show they don’t buy the safety features they want mandated.

The clash erupted during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing, where Moreno said he collected VINs from cars used by Democratic senators to argue they skipped optional driver-assistance tech while pushing new requirements. Rosen called it a privacy violation and demanded to know what he planned to do with the data. (RELATED: Pro-Shutdown Democrat Blames GOP When Her State’s Main Industry Begs For Government To Reopen)

“I object to you stalking my car and my staff to find the VIN numbers to present to this committee,” Rosen said. Moreno replied, “It’s visible from the outside of the car.”

Rosen later blasted Moreno online: “Instead of @berniemoreno creepily following us to the cars we use to get to work in the Capitol and writing down their VIN numbers, I’d suggest he use his time in more productive ways.”

Instead of @berniemoreno creepily following us to the cars we use to get to work in the Capitol and writing down their VIN numbers, I’d suggest he use his time in more productive ways – like coming to the table and negotiating with Democrats on actions to protect Americans’… pic.twitter.com/zBZpq2T9Be

— Senator Jacky Rosen (@SenJackyRosen) November 5, 2025

Moreno framed the stunt as a hypocrisy check, telling colleagues, saying, “Would it surprise you that I got the VIN numbers of every one of my Democrat colleagues’ vehicles and found that none of them bought any of the additional safety technologies on their cars?” He defended the move by noting VINs are readable through windshields.

The exchange briefly veered into a broader fight over the ongoing shutdown and congressional pay, with Rosen saying she donates her salary; Moreno shot back that Democrats were imposing rules they don’t follow themselves.

Rosen pressed Moreno to disclose the VIN list and state on the record how he intends to use it. “If you came and asked me for my VIN, I will tell you what I have in my car,” she said.

The committee was meeting to consider transportation nominees under Chairman Ted Cruz.