Casar was spotted receiving medical attention during his 8-hour thirst strike
Progressive Congressman Greg Casar, a new member of the "The Squad," faced mockery on social media after pledging to go on a "thirst strike" in solidarity with federal workers that ended up lasting only eight hours.
"Just took my last drink of water before my thirst strike with the one and only, Dolores Huerta. #WorkersCanWait," Casar, D-Texas, whose district represents parts of Austin and San Antonio, Texas, posted on Tuesday morning. He pledged to abstain from liquids as he called for a federal heat rule to protect workers as they faced high temperatures across the country.
"Today I’m on a thirst strike on the steps of the U.S. Capitol – not drinking water or taking breaks, through rain or shine, in solidarity with our nation’s workers," Casar wrote in another post. "Currently there are NO federal protections for workers exposed to heat."
Casar's thirst strike ended eight hours later, prompting criticism from conservatives on Twitter.
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Congressman Greg Casar went on an eight-hour thirst strike on Tuesday. (Rep. Greg Casar)
"Congrats on… existing between early lunch and late dinner," CNN commentator Scott Jennings tweeted.
Congrats on … existing between early lunch and late dinner. https://t.co/OEStgVP46Z
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) July 26, 2023
"eight whole hours what a hero," Washington Free Beacon reporter Andrew Kerr tweeted.
eight whole hours what a hero https://t.co/QWxX1MO2i4
— Andrew Kerr (@AndrewKerrNC) July 26, 2023
"Libs get participation trophies for literally skipping breakfast," The Spectator reporter Matthew Foldi tweeted.
Rep. Greg Casar speaks to a reporter on the House steps of the Capitol on April 20, 2023. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Libs get participation trophies for literally skipping breakfast https://t.co/iae2cjt3Jk
— Matthew Foldi (@MatthewFoldi) July 26, 2023
Congrats to @GregCasar for making it over 8 hours without a single drink of water or bite of food.
— Adam Loewy (@LoewyLawFirm) July 26, 2023
Leadership. 🫡 #txlege https://t.co/07LYSXmSnM
The human body is truly amazing when pushed to the limits https://t.co/3lQolfQeL3
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) July 26, 2023
I could do this in my sleep https://t.co/TaadGm90s7
— Chuck Ross (@ChuckRossDC) July 26, 2023
Casar's thirst strike on the steps of the Capitol on Tuesday drew a crowd that included progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and reporters who tweeted photos of Casar being monitored by medical professionals.
Rep @GregCasar holds a thirst and hunger strike on the steps of the Capitol today. Medics periodically check his vitals while Casar will not be eating and drinking until evening votes. Casar is protesting a recent Texas law signed by Gov Abbott that banned required water breaks. pic.twitter.com/QmhEmG5xN6
— Aaron Schwartz (@ASchwaTweets) July 25, 2023
Seven hours into his thirst strike, @GregCasar is joined by @BernieSanders in a show of solidarity.
— Michael Jones (@bymichaeljones) July 25, 2023
“It’s almost absurd we have to talk about this,” Sanders says about Casar’s push for the WH to establish a federal workplace heat standard w/ protections for rest/water breaks. pic.twitter.com/nOnxQfHYkc
He did it. A Democrat has gone 8 hours without drinking water. Take that Republicans! https://t.co/v8EF31AGLW
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) July 26, 2023
Casar's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
Democratic candidate Greg Casar speaks during a "Get Out the Vote" rally on Feb. 12, 2022. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Fox News Digital’s Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
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