Others who impersonated Santos — together with comic Jon Lovitz and actor Harvey Guillen — additionally weighed in with hilarious tweets.
Rep. George Santos has been getting mocked on late-night TV as comedians have been poking enjoyable at revelations from the politician’s previous, comparable to mendacity on his resume, his alleged Jewish heritage, and pictures of him beforehand dressing in drag.
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And on Monday, the New York congressman took to Twitter to name out these impersonating and mocking him on tv, particularly comic Jon Lovitz. Nevertheless, one one who took concern along with his tweet was “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum, Trixie Mattel.
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“I’ve now been enshrined in late night time TV historical past with all these impersonations, however they’re all TERRIBLE up to now,” wrote Santos, 34. “Jon Lovitz is meant to be one of many biggest comedians of all time and that was embarrassing — for him not me! These comedians must step their sport up.”
In response, Mattel quipped, “Perhaps the supply materials was weak.”
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Santos hit again by referencing a second from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” during which Mattel was tasked with impersonating RuPaul in a problem — and famously bombed. Alongside a GIF from the second, Santos wrote, “Clearly you already know all about weak appearing abilities.”
Then, Mattel fired again, writing, “I’m not an actor! I used to be younger and I had enjoyable at a pageant!”
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Santos appeared to aim to finish on a superb notice as he tweeted in reply, “It is all good! I received my race in opposition to the fan favourite too.”
Throughout the back-and-forth, actor Harvey Guillen — who not too long ago impersonated Santos on “The Late Present with Stephen Colbert” — hilariously weighed in on the dialog.
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“Gurrls save this for ‘untucked,’” he wrote, referencing the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” aftershow.
In the meantime, as for Lovitz, he had some phrases for Santos as effectively, and threw two humorous jabs on the politician.
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The comic — who portrayed Santos on “The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon” final week — responded to Santos’ tweet concerning his latest impersonation of him.
“Lastly!!! You are trustworthy about one thing!!!” he quipped, earlier than including extra sarcastic feedback in one other tweet, “Thanks the assessment and recommendation! You are proper! I do must step my sport up! My pathological liar character cannot maintain a candle to you! Liked your ‘Jew-ish’ joke. One among my favorites I do on a regular basis!”
Thanks the assessment and recommendation! You’re proper! I do must step my sport up! My pathological liar character can’t maintain a candle to you! Liked your “Jew-ish” joke. One among my favorites I do on a regular basis! https://t.co/RS3rBb6AL9