Dem Congressman Attacks GOP as Fascists, Targets Trump at Charity Baseball Game [WATCH]

Comments made by a Texas Democrat during the annual Congressional Baseball Game drew attention Wednesday night after he referred to Republicans as fascists and joked about running over President Donald Trump during a conversation with reporters, as reported by Townhall.

The remarks came during the annual Congressional Baseball Game, a bipartisan charity event that has been held since 1909 and raises money for charitable causes.

According to an interview conducted by Townhall, Rep. Christian Menefee, a Democrat representing Texas’ 18th Congressional District, discussed the matchup between Democrats and Republicans before taking the field.

When asked about facing Republican lawmakers during the game, Menefee expressed confidence in his team’s chances and suggested political disagreements would provide additional motivation.

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The conversation turned to Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump, who was not participating in the game.

Asked whether he viewed Republicans as fascists, Menefee replied, “A lot of them, yeah. Certainly, the President is. I wish he was  out here playing, hopefully run him over when I’m sliding home.”

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QUESTION: Do you think the Republicans are fascists?REP. CHRISTIAN MENEFEE: A lot of them, yeah, certainly the president is. I wish he was out here playing. Hopefully run him over when I’m… pic.twitter.com/5o8Xla3wC5— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 10, 2026

The comment quickly drew attention on social media as clips and reports from the interview circulated online during the game.

Townhall followed up by asking the congressman what it was like competing against individuals he described as fascists.

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Menefee responded, “There’s a deep-seated anger that makes us want to win, so we gotta go get this dub.”

The Congressional Baseball Game has long served as one of Washington’s most visible bipartisan traditions. Members of Congress from both parties participate each year, with proceeds benefiting a variety of charitable organizations.

The event has frequently provided lawmakers with an opportunity to set aside legislative battles for a night of friendly competition on the baseball field.

This year’s game drew significant attention due to the current political climate and the growing tensions between Democrats and Republicans on a range of issues, including immigration, spending, national security, and the upcoming midterm election cycle.

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Republican and Democratic lawmakers took the field in one of Washington’s longest-running… pic.twitter.com/RJAnQTck7q— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 10, 2026

Republicans with an 8 run 4th inning and it’s now 11-0 in the Congressional Baseball Game.

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Excited to cheer on my Senate colleagues @SenEricSchmitt and @SenJoniErnst at tonight’s Congressional Baseball Game. pic.twitter.com/2TqBGpvfLw

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— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) June 10, 2026

While political rivalries often spill into pregame interviews and media appearances, the game itself has traditionally focused on fundraising and supporting charitable causes.

Menefee’s comments stood out because they directly referenced President Trump and characterized Republican lawmakers in strongly negative terms.

The Texas congressman was elected to represent the Houston-area district and has been one of several Democratic lawmakers critical of the Trump administration’s policies.

Neither the White House nor Republican congressional leaders immediately responded publicly to the remarks during the game.

As the contest unfolded Wednesday evening, Republicans built a commanding lead over Democrats. According to reports from the event, Republicans held an 11-0 advantage as of approximately 8:23 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Congressional Baseball Game has become a major annual fundraising event, attracting lawmakers, staff members, lobbyists, journalists, and supporters from both political parties.

Despite the political rhetoric surrounding the game, organizers have continued to emphasize its charitable mission and its role in bringing members of Congress together outside the legislative arena.

The latest controversy, however, ensured that some of the most talked-about moments of the evening occurred away from home plate and instead came during pregame interviews discussing the increasingly heated political divide in Washington.

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