Belly busted: House Democrat gets too comfortable in Homeland hearing

WASHINGTON — House Homeland Security Committee members were stunned Thursday as one of their colleagues stretched during a virtual hearing, revealing a large, unclothed belly that hung over what appeared to be either pajamas or boxers, as Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified about the Biden administration’s budget requests.

Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ) wore a T-shirt and appeared to be working from his bedroom during the early-morning hearing. Disheveled linens were in the backdrop as he stood up. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) covered her mouth in shock as Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) continued speaking to Mayorkas — ironically, about cybersecurity — apparently oblivious to the view.