“I very intentionally ask that he won the presidential election,” said Lizza.
“Yes, and then I continued to answer,” said Zeldin. “If you want to give my answer for me, you can go ahead and do that. But I thought I would be here to answer my own questions. ”
Lizza clarified, saying he was asking if Biden won the presidency.
“You are asking me now for the third time, and I said yes twice. So, I don’t know how many times you want me to say yes and what your schedule is. But really, it’s a little ridiculous to ask myself a third time. But please go ahead and ask me again, ”said Zeldin.
Palmeri supported Lizza, saying he was just clarifying to make sure he was correct.
“Yes, for the fourth time,” said Zeldin.
“I wouldn’t call it a question,” said Palmeri.
“You can also go for the fifth time next time,” replied Zeldin.
“Is it always that I ask a question?” Palmeri said, laughing. “We can continue.”
“Sure, we’re going to do it for the sixth time,” said Zeldin.
Zeldin took over the House floor after the violent Capitol insurrection on January 6 to oppose certification of the results of the 2020 presidential election, citing what he called “evidence-filled issues” with the administration of the election. There is no evidence of widespread fraud during the 2020 presidential election.
Zeldin is actively exploring a candidacy for New York governor amid accusations of groping, sexual harassment and phone calls against Governor Andrew Cuomo, who faces resignations from many prominent Democrats.
Most members of the New York Assembly now say that Cuomo’s term in office must end, which would be enough to stop him.