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Congressman Troy Nells says 60 percent of struggling Americans don't work as hard as he does

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen · Republican issues BOMBSHELL July 4th CONFESSION · July 2, 2026

No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen

Republican issues BOMBSHELL July 4th CONFESSION

"You think the 60% of Americans who are living paycheck to paycheck can afford lobster tails and ribe eyes and all of that? Maybe not. Maybe the maybe the 60% of America don't work as hard as I do either. I mean, I don't know."

Republican Congressman Troy Nells told reporters he plans to celebrate the Fourth of July with lobster tails and ribeye steaks, and when asked about the 60 percent of Americans living paycheck to paycheck who cannot afford such meals, he suggested they simply don't work as hard as he does. Democratic Congressman Jared Moscowitz responded by noting Congress has only worked 44 days in the first six months of the year and called Nells dramatically out of touch with struggling Americans.

About this episode

Democratic Congressman Jared Moscowitz joins host Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss growing concerns about Republican disconnection from American economic struggles. The conversation centers on Republican Congressman Troy Nells' controversial comments that the 60 percent of Americans living paycheck to paycheck who cannot afford lobster tails and ribeye steaks simply don't work as hard as he does. Moscowitz responds by noting Congress has only worked 44 days in the first six months of the year and remains the least productive in modern history. The interview covers President Trump's refusal to sign bipartisan housing legislation despite promises to lower costs, his net worth tripling to over a billion dollars through cryptocurrency investments, and bizarre remarks about giving himself and his sons the Congressional Medal of Honor followed by a threesome comment. Moscowitz, who represents a Trump-plus-nine district, describes voter frustration with rapid gerrymandering in Florida and emphasizes that affordability remains the top issue for constituents. He criticizes Speaker Mike Johnson as merely cosplaying as speaker with no real autonomy from Trump, and notes Senate Republicans only stand up to the president when they're retiring or have been primaried. The congressman argues Democrats must come with positive legislation on healthcare costs, prescription drugs, and housing affordability when they regain power, not just opposition to Trump's policies.

Key takeaways

Republican Congressman Troy Nells told reporters 60 percent of Americans living paycheck to paycheck likely don't work as hard as he does when asked about affordability.
Congress has only worked 44 days in the first six months of the year, making it the least productive Congress in modern American history.
President Trump refused to sign bipartisan housing legislation after both chambers passed it, holding it hostage for his Save America voting restrictions bill.
Trump's net worth has tripled to over a billion dollars through cryptocurrency investments while his voters face worsening economic conditions and higher costs.
President Trump made remarks about giving himself and his sons Eric and Don Junior the Congressional Medal of Honor then having a threesome.
Congressman Moscowitz says Speaker Mike Johnson merely cosplays as speaker with no real autonomy from Trump and Republicans only stand up when retiring or primaried.
Moscowitz represents a Trump-plus-nine Florida district created through rapid two-day gerrymandering that left voters confused about their representation and districts.