Squad member ridiculed for brief 9-hour ‘strike’.

Mockery Ensues as Rep. Greg Casar Ends “Thirst Strike” After 9 Hours

Rep. Greg Casar (D., Texas)‌ faced social media mockery after‌ concluding his “thirst strike” that lasted a mere nine hours.

The progressive “Squad” member pledged not ‍to⁢ drink ⁣water “until nurses require him to stop,” demonstrating ⁣”solidarity” with construction workers and urging Congress to⁤ pass legislation mandating work breaks, as reported⁤ by⁣ the Hill.

Casar shared a photo of himself taking his “last drink of water” on Tuesday morning before heading to⁤ the Capitol steps, where​ he regularly received medical checkups to ensure his well-being.

Throughout the day, several progressive politicians, including Sen.⁢ Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D.,⁤ N.Y.), and Sen. Ed Markey (D., Mass.), joined‌ Casar on the steps.

Casar’s strike​ ended ⁤just shy⁣ of nine hours after it ⁢began, leading to conservatives mocking him on ⁢social media.

“Congrats ‍on … existing between early​ lunch and late dinner,” CNN contributor Scott Jennings ⁤said.

Congrats on … existing between early lunch and late dinner. https://t.co/OEStgVP46Z

— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) July 26,​ 2023

“Libs get participation trophies for literally skipping breakfast,” Spectator ​ reporter Matthew Foldi⁣ joked.

Libs get participation trophies for literally skipping breakfast https://t.co/iae2cjt3Jk

— Matthew Foldi (@MatthewFoldi) July 26, 2023

Other social media personalities ‍also joined in the ridicule.

“The human body is amazing ⁤when pushed to the limits,” Barstool⁢ Sports commentator Dan “Big Cat” Katz cracked.

The human body is truly amazing​ when pushed to the limits https://t.co/3lQolfQeL3

—⁣ Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) July 26, 2023