Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer appeared to release a fart on the Senate floor this week, with a clip of the moment circulating widely online. The incident occurred while Schumer was criticizing President Trump's handling of the war in Iran.
"Now on Iran and the NDAA," Schumer said before a distinct sound, widely perceived as a flatulence, was audible. He then continued his remarks about the Trump administration's policy on Iran and a comparison to the Vietnam War.
The viral clip was shared across social media platforms, including by RNC Research and conservative commentator Mark Kaye. Some online commentators suggested the event highlighted the need for term limits for lawmakers.
The incident drew comparisons to a similar moment in 2019 when former Rep. Eric Swalwell appeared to pass gas during a live interview on MSNBC's "Hardball with Chris Matthews." Swalwell later denied the sound was from him, with the show's host Chris Matthews suggesting it might have been a mug scraping a desk.
Schumer's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the incident. He has not directly addressed the event.