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'Still an embarrassment': John Fetterman trolled over 'I dress like he campaigns' dig at Ron DeSantis

John Fetterman took a dig at Ron DeSantis after he said, 'We need to be lifting up our standards in this country, not dumbing down'

MIAMI, FLORIDA: A sartorial showdown has erupted in the world of politics, as former Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis engaged in a heated exchange over clothing choices.

The whole thing started with Fetterman's attempt at humor, comparing his attire to DeSantis's campaign style, and which soon ignited a social media frenzy.

John Fetterman's relaxed style under scrutiny

While Fetterman has been spotted donning both suits and more casual attire, such as hooded sweatshirts and basketball shorts, it's his laid-back fashion choices that have raised eyebrows and now sparked controversy.

Governor DeSantis, who is currently vying for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, joined the chorus of critics during a recent campaign event. He took aim at Fetterman's attire, saying, "The US Senate just eliminated its dress code because you got this guy from Pennsylvania [Fetterman] - who's got a lot of problems...he wears, like, sweatshirts and hoodies and shorts," DeSantis remarked. "We need to be lifting up our standards in this country, not dumbing down."

In response, Fetterman turned to X, formerly known as Twitter, with a retort that was intended to be playful but has since sparked its own controversy. He quipped, "I dress like he campaigns," subtly alluding to the perceived shortcomings in DeSantis's presidential aspirations.

'That’s still an embarrassment, John!'

Simultaneously, online users also participated in the banter. A user tweeted, "Omg this isn’t the flex you think it is." Another chimed, "It's exactly the flex he thinks it is."

To which the original user claimed, "My comment is not in support of desantis lol." "Ron DeSantis is the last person to talking about fashionable dress codes. Yes?" read a tweet. A user asserted, "Not something to pride yourself on." "That’s still an embarrassment, John," claimed another.

A user added, "Nah, don't insult yourself like that." "There is a level of respect and decorum this office should require. I love dressing casual, but cmon," read a tweet.