Schumer Turns Grill Photo Into Midterm Victory Taunt
Chuck Schumer used a familiar image of himself at a barbecue to celebrate Democrats’ midterm victories, posting the photo on Instagram and X on November 4. The New York Democrat appeared beside a smoking grill loaded with burgers and hot dogs, overlaid with images of Republicans who lost races, plus Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Schumer’s caption referred to Democrats having 54 Senate seats, with races still being decided, and joked that the food was finally cooked. Among those shown were Republican senators Susan Collins, Jon Husted and Darline Graham, who lost their seats, and several candidates who fell short in bids for Senate seats.
The post revived a 2024 image that had drawn online ridicule. In that earlier photo, Schumer stood beside a grill holding raw patties, including one with cheese already on it; he later removed the image.
The post followed a strong election night for Democrats. They flipped several competitive seats and secured majorities in both the House and Senate, while some contests remained uncalled. Democrat Gina Hinojosa also defeated Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, becoming the state’s first Democratic governor in more than 30 years and its first Latina governor-elect. Ohio’s governorship also changed hands, with Democrat Amy Acton defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
Schumer Celebrates Democratic Gains With a Grill-Side Jab
Democrats’ midterm victories gave Chuck Schumer a chance to turn a once-mocked barbecue photo into a celebration. On November 4, the Senate Minority Leader posted an image of himself beside a smoking grill, with pictures of defeated Republicans, Donald Trump and JD Vance placed over burgers and hot dogs.
Schumer’s caption pointed to Democrats’ 54 Senate seats, with races still being decided, and joked that the food was finally cooked. The post featured Republicans who lost Senate races, including incumbents Susan Collins, Jon Husted and Darline Graham, along with other unsuccessful candidates.
The results behind the joke were substantial: Democrats secured majorities in the House and Senate after flipping competitive seats, and some contests remained uncalled. In Texas, Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott, becoming the state’s first Democratic governor in more than 30 years and its first Latina governor-elect. Ohio also elected Democrat Amy Acton over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
The image also recalled Schumer’s 2024 grill photo, which was mocked online after it showed raw patties, one already topped with cheese. He later deleted it. This time, the joke landed amid a Democratic election night that delivered control of both chambers.
Schumer’s Victory Lap Puts Defeated Republicans on the Grill
Chuck Schumer marked the Democrats’ midterm gains with a taunt aimed at Republicans: a social media image showing defeated candidates’ faces on burgers and hot dogs, alongside Donald Trump and JD Vance. The Senate Minority Leader posted it on November 4, celebrating a party that secured majorities in both the House and Senate.
His caption cited 54 Senate seats, even as some races were still being decided, and joked that the food was finally cooked. The image included Republican senators Susan Collins, Jon Husted and Darline Graham, who lost their seats, as well as other unsuccessful Senate contenders.
The post’s celebratory tone followed Democratic wins in competitive races and losses for Republicans in Texas and Ohio’s gubernatorial contests. Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, while Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio.
Schumer’s choice of image also brought back a 2024 photo that attracted ridicule: he posed beside a grill with raw patties, including one already covered with cheese, before deleting the post. The latest version repurposed that history for a victory lap, turning defeated political opponents into the punchline.
Reported by New York Post, Breitbart, The Washington Examiner, The Daily Caller, Twitchy.
