Breaking: Hayden Haynes, the chief of staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson, was arrested early Wednesday morning — hours after Trump's speech — for drunken driving after his car struck a Capitol vehicle. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con... - ThreadSky

jeff-terflinger.bsky.social•1 day ago

I would drink too if I worked for that guy.

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carriesweet.bsky.social•1 day ago

Metaphor for the entire Trump cabal

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shuavoracek.bsky.social•20 hours ago

I guess he drank a little too much of that spiked Kool-Aid last night...

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bob-t.bsky.social•1 day ago

Capitol Police will have their budget slashed now?

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titheading.bsky.social•1 day ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson: Jesus did turn water into wine.

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bettevcollins.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is why men should never be allowed to drive

They get emotional, drink too much & then put others in danger

Maybe if he just smiled more he wouldn't feel the need to drink

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rheatregebov.bsky.social•23 hours ago

😂

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expatriot.bsky.social•1 day ago

That's fine. Crimes are legal if you're in the GOP.

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gretagroots.bsky.social•1 day ago

Least surprising thing ever

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prairiecrab.bsky.social•1 day ago

It’d be funny as hell if he wrecked because he was drunk AND was looking at porn on his phone.

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cyndilou.bsky.social•1 day ago

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medic1983.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Hayden must have been drinking while he was working. Martin will poo-poo this.

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mzofpdx.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hegseth wants to hire him

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kendracula.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Not like there isn’t a gazillion Ubers in DC right?

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oswald1160.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Trying to drink his conscience into oblivion?

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0rangebird.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Another DUI hire. It just keeps getting crazier. 🙄

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alexcatepdx.bsky.social•1 day ago

Too bad Johnson wasn't in it.

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exhaustedbluegirl.bsky.social•1 day ago

And a few others. 😝

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beartek.bsky.social•19 hours ago

If I had to sit through that shitshow I would drink too.

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kma-rva.bsky.social•1 day ago

Frat bros

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vatruthteller.bsky.social•1 day ago

Maybe he shouldn't have met up with Secretary Shitfaced.

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robthemillenial.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's fine. Mike prayed with him and God told them the Capitol vehicle was placed by the Democrats.

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jstmichele.bsky.social•1 day ago

Are we sure that was his chief of staff and not just some Democrat plant, pretending to be his chief of staff and getting drunk during Trump’s liars ball?

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ricofrite.bsky.social•1 day ago

Dare i Say "typical". The gop are all criminal hypocrites.

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cheebajones.bsky.social•1 day ago

The 'Back the Blue' party is about to watch Pam Bondi pressure local police into dismissing the charges.

I hope the local police & prosecutor tell the DOJ and the GOP to fuck off and throw the ever loving book at this clown.

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blackohiosky.bsky.social•1 day ago

Lol! A Nazi who can't handle the schnapps! Too funny! 🤓

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504spyboy.bsky.social•1 day ago

America got drunk, too, listening to Donald Trump's pathetic pity me revenge show. The only difference is we didn't get into a car and try to drive like a privileged congressional Republican would feel entitled to do.

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504spyboy.bsky.social•1 day ago

Very Christian of him.

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rookster10.bsky.social•20 hours ago

He’s special. What is the name of his “ passenger”?

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sonofivan.bsky.social•1 day ago

Republican? Typical.

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metib75.bsky.social•1 day ago

Moses! Moses…you hypocrite

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jackpotkittyship.bsky.social•1 day ago

Only the best people.

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lettergirl2020.bsky.social•1 day ago

Was he out partying with Pete Hegseth?

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realjt19.bsky.social•1 day ago

Family values! You are the company you keep, Mike. Fake and corrupt!

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notaspiring2bhmbl.bsky.social•1 day ago

"Sir why were you driving under the influence?
"The border! Immigrants! Biden! Obama! Uh Hunter's laptop! Her emails?"

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tjburgess24.bsky.social•22 hours ago

I would drink too much if I worked for him too

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wisconsinkim.bsky.social•23 hours ago

He probably had to drink, cause he looked like a bobble head behind Trump

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kilocharlie237.bsky.social•1 day ago

trump literally drove a man to drink.

And a Republican at that. Guess he couldn't take it anymore.

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havenofear.bsky.social•1 day ago

These were deep state law enforcement using a woke breathalyzer.

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manhasnoname.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Those late night sacraments can get lit. 🔥

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corkicalcutta.bsky.social•22 hours ago

😂😂😂👏👏👍 Unexpected humor this late in the day is greatly appreciated!

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bornindetroit67.bsky.social•1 day ago

He probably had to listen to the full 100 minutes of the State of the Union.

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teleruffian.bsky.social•1 day ago

The urge to self medicate must be overwhelming for everyone having to work closely with a POS like Johnson.

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reddoggo.bsky.social•1 day ago

He has a name that sounds like he has a wealthy dad that will never let him face accountability 🤷

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lvista.bsky.social•1 day ago

Oh, those good upstanding hypocrites! Can’t help themselves from being fools! Everyday in every way.

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trumpscholesterol.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Someone wants a cabinet position.

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mrsbw.bsky.social•7 hours ago

He’s a white Republican. He’ll get out of it.

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bisonblaine.bsky.social•1 day ago

Speaker Mike needs to change the lock on the Sacramental Wine cabinet !!

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classytee.bsky.social•1 day ago

😂🤣😂🤣 HMM…EVEN HE COULDN’T HANDLE THE LIES; HAD TO DRINK HIMSELF INTO A STUPOR.

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kerryreid.bsky.social•1 day ago

Well, as long as he wasn't doing something really awful, like trying to look at porn.

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rebelruth.bsky.social•1 day ago

Putin must be keeping them stocked with vodka.

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jtbakes.bsky.social•1 day ago

He'll get a raise!

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watzup.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Only the best…

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overtheeocean.bsky.social•1 day ago

nothing but the best people

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howardbeale.bsky.social•1 day ago

sacrificial wine is an expensive line

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hotelalhamra.bsky.social•1 day ago

In Hayden's defense, Matt Schlapp was going down on him at the time of the accident.

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lauriespivak.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Hmmm this 📸 🤔
Perhaps one too many Harvey Wallbangers?🍹

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only23togo.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yeah I'd probably have to stay drunk too if I worked for that hypocrite.

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iconoclasty.bsky.social•1 day ago

The real question is if he upset about being a Nazi or celebrating being a Nazi.

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themidlifemedium.bsky.social•1 day ago

Only the best people...

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rosie115.bsky.social•1 day ago

Jolly Good Fellows!

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catspjs07.bsky.social•18 hours ago

I suppose you can't blame Mike Johnson's Chief of Staff for drinking when you work for someone like that.

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ghknowles.bsky.social•1 day ago

Was he killed?

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bigsis1.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wonder if he was drunk driving because he was thrilled with the evening, or if he recognizes he has lost his soul working for the dark side...

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jenn-is-here.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Mikey will make it go away so that no one will know that’s his secret top

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hookcity.bsky.social•1 day ago

Only the best people

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momny.bsky.social•1 day ago

Really

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chilwriter.bsky.social•1 day ago

Someone should have told him that the State of the Union drinking game wasn’t meant to be played at work. 😳

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disgustedinfl.bsky.social•1 day ago

🤭😂

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chilwriter.bsky.social•1 day ago

😂😂😂

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disgustedinfl.bsky.social•1 day ago

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vanessachaland.bsky.social•1 day ago

Might have been a suicide attempt...occupational guilt.

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zeesmama.bsky.social•1 day ago

Party of law and order, huh? He'll just get Rump to pardon it...

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mit1975eecs.bsky.social•1 day ago

Since it was in DC I guess Trump will have to pardon him...

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independentmedia.bsky.social•1 day ago

Presidential pardon coming in 5, 4, 3...

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whahtsnext.bsky.social•17 hours ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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msm6794.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm sure Johnson will pray for him, and God will grant forgiveness.

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rickspics.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Perhaps a little too much celebrating? Or, maybe he's just another Hegseth?

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rickspics.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Family values…

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sageboomer.bsky.social•1 day ago

Drinking is not allowed in most areas of the U.S. Capitol, and alcohol is not sold in the Capitol Cafe.

So.....where and with whom was he drinking.

If it was on Capitol Hill we need an investigation followed by a censure/firing!!!

Christian Republicans are at the top of the list for hypocrites!

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chilwriter.bsky.social•1 day ago

It was probably at the “GOP cocaine-fueled orgy” after party. 😳

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rktekr.bsky.social•1 day ago

Values.., right

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sammedio.bsky.social•1 day ago

How long before they blame Biden for this incident?

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northbynw.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Which means... he'll now be promoted to head some important federal agency?

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debussy75.bsky.social•1 day ago

Why couldn’t it have been Hegseth!

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pipercat.bsky.social•1 day ago

Can’t say I blame him.

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savta28.bsky.social•1 day ago

No wonder tariffs on autos got a break.

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doc5tove.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is he getting promoted now?

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lotusbat.bsky.social•19 hours ago

May this slow down the grinding wheels of stupidity and toxic cruelty

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lizespeaks.bsky.social•1 day ago

Once again, I call for all elected officials- right up to President Musk - to be drug tested regularly and randomly. I wanna know that I’m paying for people to be sober on my payroll.

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taracat.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Was he celebrating or sobbing into his Pinot Grigio like the rest of us?

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jstrw.bsky.social•1 day ago

These Capitol Hill guys need to realize they can't keep up with Hegseth.

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rex-remi-frenchies.bsky.social•1 day ago

He was probably on his way to his mistress's condo with an abortion smoothie in tow. Nah - that's Jason Miller.

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lookingforlight.bsky.social•1 day ago

😂

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hallijayne.bsky.social•1 day ago

Throw away the key.

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experimental22.bsky.social•1 day ago

Damn, I had Hegseth in my post-SOTU drunken driving pool.

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tinajaro.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Only the best and brightest drunks for our Republican leaders. Should we all pray for him. 🤬

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taks1960.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Was he celebrating or drowning his sorrows😀

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mmudrow1.bsky.social•1 day ago

That will guarantee a promotion…

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rioter88.bsky.social•1 day ago

Party of personal responsibility

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miaganga.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wow. DUII. It must be HUMILIATING & shameful to be a Republican nowadays, UGH. Drinking & drugging their conscience DAILY to live in their skin.

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tlf5foot8.bsky.social•1 day ago

Perfectly stated

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yrnlvr.bsky.social•20 hours ago

I said something similar earlier...

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jimwaterworks.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Totally breaking...and smashing...colliding...

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holyunknown.bsky.social•23 hours ago

I've never been so ashamed to be an American.

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corkicalcutta.bsky.social•22 hours ago

I'll never get used to it. Never.

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whahtsnext.bsky.social•17 hours ago

I’ve been thinking this for days 😔

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jojo627.bsky.social•20 hours ago

These Maga GQP people are a fucking joke they all belong in prison for treason and attacking the American people that they took and oath to protect and serve instead they are destroy our lives and only serving themselves with power and greed trump is Satan and his staff are his Spawns #LOCKTHEMUP🤬

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albert4101.bsky.social•19 hours ago

He’ll be pardoned by morning. There is no law sacred to republicans.

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scoundrel2.bsky.social•1 day ago

shouldn't be drinking at sotu

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trenthorton.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Only the best. No DEI hires here.

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brandalorian86.bsky.social•1 day ago

New Defense Undersecretary??

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taylormade56.bsky.social•1 day ago

Was he with the secretary of defense by chance?

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jgrabowicz.bsky.social•1 day ago

So the charges have already been dropped in a Call from the DOJ.

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suffernofools123.bsky.social•1 day ago

lemme guess.. he’s another bible-thumping judgmental a-hole

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blmorrissey.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Wow

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clickbait6969.bsky.social•1 day ago

You know what shit happens. He didn’t kill anybody as long as it’s his first mistake and he learned from it I’m good with it.

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freedom2b.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hey, Susan. Stop voting for fascists, Susan.

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jenn-is-here.bsky.social•23 hours ago

You say that because it’s a Republican 😂😂😂😂 you would be outraged if this was Pelosi’s right hand man

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clickbait6969.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Actually, I wouldn’t cause I’m a registered democrat. I just try not to be too judgmental if it’s our first offense.

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jenn-is-here.bsky.social•9 hours ago

You sat at least he didn’t kill anyone. That wasn’t by his choice, he could have. That’s why drinking and driving is never ok even when no one is injured

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jacklbrand.bsky.social•1 day ago

Susan Collins, is that you?

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karmageddon.bsky.social•1 day ago

It isn't his first mistake. It might be the first time he got caught. A cop once told me people who drink have all driven drunk numerous times and the ones who are caught are basically unlucky.

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clickbait6969.bsky.social•1 day ago

I got pulled over in DC in 1997 by the police. I blew a .06 and got a year suspended sentence and unsupervised probation. My record was expunged. So I have sympathy. But if he keeps doing it, throw his ass in the slammer.

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maursoup.bsky.social•20 hours ago

“Unsupervised probation “ 😀

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windhorse.bsky.social•1 day ago

Absolutely. The drunk driver who hit my wife and I near head on on the highway & nearly killed us had 2 previous accidents & 2 other DUIs! But this was in the early 90s up north where drinking is the local pastime & he only got six months restricted license and 40 hours community service. That's it!

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karmageddon.bsky.social•23 hours ago

I was referring to the number of times people drink and drive and don't get caught.

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windhorse.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Yes, and I'm sure the guy who hit us had driven drunk dozens of times based on how many times he was caught.

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somewhereinco.bsky.social•21 hours ago

They have to drink to drown and silence whatever is left of their conscience and soul.

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mupx2.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Exactly.

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jeanmoulin4ever.bsky.social•1 day ago

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wowbobwowx.bsky.social•1 day ago

The most incompetent and deplorable people are running our country.

They are all hypocrites.

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bacongrease.bsky.social•1 day ago

Partying with Hegseth?

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effthealgorithm.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Gosh, is he okay? Yes? Thats a shame.

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usgajim.bsky.social•1 day ago

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f8v84.bsky.social•1 day ago

Just another DUI hire by the Redneck Taliban.

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pro-tipz.bsky.social•1 day ago

House Speaker Johnson said Jesus turned Haynes water into wire without warning.

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kmgreen6.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm sure the law will apply to this fellow

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muskokabh.bsky.social•1 day ago

Oh dear! Not another drunk Christian??🤔

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pbpaul.bsky.social•23 hours ago

I'm only sorry it wasn't that rat-faced speaker, Johnson. Doubt he is going to do well in prison when his time comes.

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a10020073.bsky.social•1 hour ago

If I worked for Mike Johnson and saw the speech and Johnson’s behavior I’d drink too

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scs0216.bsky.social•1 day ago

Expect anything different from these people?

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battleborn1.bsky.social•7 hours ago

Hahaha!! Classic

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wearetheones.bsky.social•1 day ago

Did he go out with Hesgoth

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millarly.bsky.social•1 day ago

Only the best people

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yarnlover.bsky.social•6 hours ago

After listening to that fascist speech, it's no surprise he drowned his sorrows. Maybe the final straw was realizing he's complicit in the attack on cancer research being carried out by an idiot who doesn't know the difference between transgender & transgenic?
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-transgender-mice-medical-research-1235289439/

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azjpm.bsky.social•1 day ago

Couldn't happen to a better staffer...

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corona-limes.bsky.social•1 day ago

Nice

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gailallen.net•1 day ago

MAGA alpha males need excessive alcohol and drugs to cope.

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annie-bodi.bsky.social•1 day ago

I suspect he was drunk on his love for his Maker's Mark. Bless him.

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mleeds2048.bsky.social•1 day ago

Little tiny petite weasel nerd mikey johnson. 🥸🤓. What a weak & pathetic excuse of a human being. He’s a fraud, a liar, criminal & scared little coward. He’s trumps lap dog & loyal servant. His boss owns him. Whatever trump tells him to do he obeys. He’s no man but he will face retribution!

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nom-de-plum.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hay Hay - we’re the Drunkees ! 🎶🎵

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lajfun.bsky.social•1 day ago

The best people.

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camprivertrail.bsky.social•20 hours ago

DUI should never be good news. Thankfully he did not injure anyone. However, I heartily applaud the downfall of the “holier than thou.”

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symich74.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is there an app where you can mutually monitor your alcohol consumption?

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knutethewhoople.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Mike Johnson drove this fellow to drink...figures.

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rvinetworks.bsky.social•1 day ago

This is the way. DC bartenders can help by either being heavy handed on the pour, or publicly shaming drunk gop members by cutting them off and loudly offering water.

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teresawithoutanh.bsky.social•1 day ago

Color me shocked🙄

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stnhng101.bsky.social•1 day ago

Lmfao

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greatk8.bsky.social•1 day ago

Will he get off the hook like Matt Gaetz did

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ocmoose.bsky.social•1 day ago

Not gonna affect his life 1 bit, charges will be dropped, and arresting officers investigated. The new USsr.

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jamjelly.bsky.social•1 day ago

Who's taking odds on whether he actually sees real consequences?

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marsyd.bsky.social•1 day ago

Martin will clear any hurdles for him.

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miked5287.bsky.social•1 day ago

So it wasn’t Pete Hegseth?

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winston-smith2024.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Tracks

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getlostokie.bsky.social•1 day ago

Shucks.

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jones1949.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Drunkenness is a prerequisite for a big promotion in this administration.

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kt2690.bsky.social•1 day ago

Did he pray about it?

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rnwarrior.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Is there an app for that?

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emerald-jock.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'd be permanently drunk if I had to work alongside that fake Christian asshole!

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0rangebird.bsky.social•21 hours ago

He doesn't have to work alongside fake Christian Mike. He's choosing to.

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katvanzan.bsky.social•1 day ago

Uh-oh.

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joycebolton.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Kyle Griffin Amazing Who are you thank you so much Maybe Democracy’s hero

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mitsp.bsky.social•1 day ago

Predicting the inevitable story of how the AG won’t prosecute the case

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jhoppe16.bsky.social•1 day ago

Charges mysteriously dropped yet?

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pho13enix.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Not so mysterious - he had the Tate brothers flown to Florida. He only coddles criminals with a particular fondness for pesophiles and human traffickers and rapists - I’m sure he’ll have no problem dissolving a DUI for a closeted phony Christian

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stevenerick1976.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Another Trump DUI hire !

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yrnlvr.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Hahahahaha! Bwahhahahaha! 😂
Fkn losers.

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hard2bgreene.bsky.social•1 day ago

Guess we get to find out if you can get a pardon for DUI...

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nancyannn.bsky.social•1 day ago

Only the very best people.

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bobbyc22.bsky.social•1 day ago

He must have read that drinking and is good in Trump’s Bible!

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betsystansell.bsky.social•1 day ago

Oohhh, lock him up?

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wick649.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’d be drunk if I had to work with that worthless puke as well!

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kevtherev.bsky.social•22 hours ago

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mauikatherine.bsky.social•17 hours ago

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA karma

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mcdbkd.bsky.social•18 hours ago

A DUI hire, I guess.

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superiorlakelover.bsky.social•1 day ago

Lock him up!

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chey0410.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Boy those republicans are some real idiots!

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janetgio.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm sure they'll have the charges dropped against him That's what they do

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tbointhemountains.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hegseth fled the vehicle after I'm sure.

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nashvilleresist.bsky.social•1 day ago

Johnson lives in a house owned by a guy who hired prostitutes to instruct his wife. There is no bottom

https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithinthewind/beaman-divorce-case-includes-allegations-of-emotional-abuse-use-of-prostitutes/article_6ec898cb-c0ba-5623-8876-9257f5b3844b.html

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loozcoilz.bsky.social•1 minute ago

I’m sure he’s out on bail And still has a job.

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jeffristine.bsky.social•1 day ago

Stupid Capitol vehicle.

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starbender.bsky.social•1 day ago

Was it a tesla?

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huge-jackedman.bsky.social•1 day ago

He was just intoxicated on Jesus juice so it's super Christian.

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karmageddon.bsky.social•1 day ago

That Communion wine packs a punch.

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alpo27.bsky.social•1 day ago

Out with Hegseth, was he?

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seemsright.bsky.social•1 day ago

hell I would be drinking straight liquor if I had to work for these morons. Dont blame the him. But man it looks bad. Not that MAGA would really care they would just blame Biden or Obama

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frandoh.bsky.social•1 day ago

No one should drive while drunk. After listening to whatever that #TrumpIsUnfit was spouting & having to work for spineless #MikeJohnson 1 drink may have been necessary.

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nae-nae73.bsky.social•1 day ago

Awesome news.

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fabexplorer.bsky.social•23 hours ago

They’re all deplorables, Hillary was right.

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cinnamongirlnl.bsky.social•1 day ago

Only the best people.

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plannedtheride.bsky.social•1 day ago

Drug issues and drinking issues appear to be commonplace in the current trump scaministration.
Makes me think back to the White House drug log from the first time around...

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plannedtheride.bsky.social•1 day ago

He figured he could break the law and drive drunk.
I wonder where he got the idea that he could break the law?

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