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It’s not often that Bravo fan accounts post on Instagram about congressional hearings. But then again — it’s not every day that a congressional hearing features a lawmaker quoting directly from the Real Housewives. This is in fact exactly what happened Wednesday when Rep. Robert Garcia, a Democrat from California, recited part of Heather Gay’s now-iconic monologue from the finale of “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” during a House Oversight Committee hearing. The hearing was called by House Republicans to discuss Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings — an occasion quickly seized upon by their Democratic colleagues to pivot the conversation to former President Donald Trump’s record while in the White House.  

Capitol Hill has been a hot mess all day, starting with the unexpected appearance from Hunter Biden during a House Oversight Committee as the GOP held a hearing on whether to hold him in contempt after declining to show up to a deposition in December. Amid the turmoil Biden’s visit caused, Democratic congressman Robert Garcia made a case against Donald Trump and channeled The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Heather Gay.

Congressman Robert Garcia (D-CA) joins Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss Hunter Biden's appearance at the Oversight Committee hearing.

Congressman Robert Garcia (D-CA) joined to discuss Hunter Biden's appearance at the House Oversight Committee hearing.

Congressman Robert Garcia (D-CA) joined Joy Reid in the studio to discuss the House Oversight Committee's report on former President Trump's violation of the emoluments clause by accepting gifts from foreign governments.

Congressman Garcia spoke with Paula Reid to discuss conflicts overseas and domestic border policy. 

Congressman Garcia (D-CA) joins Yasmin Vossoughian to discuss a federal funding bill and Republican disfunction.