Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., criticized Democrats on Newsmax on Monday for handling federal spending and debt ceiling negotiations, arguing they were “proud” to block President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to lift the ceiling while passing the pork-laden bill.

Burchett, who voted against the latest continuing resolution, voiced sharp criticism of Democrats during an appearance on “Finnerty,” accusing them of opposing responsible fiscal policies while celebrating their refusal to lift the federal debt ceiling sought by Trump.

“They beat [the bill] like a dog,” Burchett said of Democrats’ rhetoric toward a recent spending measure. “Every dadgum one of them voted for it because what it did was… Trump wanted in this bill, he wanted to lift the debt limit. And they didn’t do that.”

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