Sen. Josh Hawley’s plan for a one-hour fasting and prayer gathering at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 15 drew online mockery, including a quip from former Obama staffer Tommy Vietor.
In an X post Monday, Hawley said the midterm result called for a “historic response” and invited Christians to gather and “seek the Lord.” He said he would host the event for the nation.
Vietor, a former staffer under Barack Obama, replied on X, “A whole hour?”
The Independent reported that the invitation followed Republican losses in the midterms. The outlet said Democrats were set to hold majorities in both congressional chambers when the new Congress convenes in January.
EconoTimes previously covered Josh Turek’s win as Democrats secured Senate control.
