Rep. Adam Schiff might be leading an impeachment drive in the US, but it seems not everybody is familiar with the ‘Resistance’ hero. At least, his photo did not ring any bells to the contestants on the latest Jeopardy episode.
Schiff, a prominent Russiagater whose fame among the anti-Trump resistance camp reached new heights amid the ongoing Ukrainegate saga, might be a household name on Capitol Hill, but the question remains: is the same true for the rest of the country outside of the Washington political swamp? If the classic trivia game show is any indication – it is not.
The episode that aired on Wednesday included Schiff among answers in a category for “US Representatives,” but when host Alex Trebek read out Schiff’s title – House Intelligence Committee chairman – and his photo popped up on the screen, the contestants drew a blank, none even venturing a guess.
The reaction from US President Donald Trump’s supporters on Twitter was swift and merciless.
Some cited the contenders’ apparent ignorance about the Russiagater-in-chief as ultimate proof that the whole impeachment process has been “a sham.”
This makes the #ShamImpeachment such a shame because Trump has delivered on all his promises. Booming economy! Record border security. Record jobs. Historic trade deals. Defeating terrorism. There’s nothing he hasn’t done.