He’s a C-SPAN star.
The 6-year-old son of Rep. John Rhodes (R-Tenn.) stole attention on Monday by making a scene for the cameras while his father spoke on the House floor.
Guy Rhodes’ adorable antics included standing directly behind his father, a congressman, in front of the cameras, smiling, rolling his eyes, wagging his tongue and demonstrating what appeared to be a secret sign language as the father railed against the conviction of former President Donald Trump in his hush money trial.
“This is what happens when you tell your son Guy to smile for the camera for his little brother” – John Rose I wrote to XAfter her son’s ridiculous face went viral online,
“He knows something,” said Doug Andres, a spokesman for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). I wrote to XIt also includes a screenshot of the boy cryptically clasping his hands in a triangle as his father speaks.
“Sorry for the late response to your email, I’ve been busy watching this video over and over again,” said Aaron Fritschner, a staffer for Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.). Tweetedreferring to the mesmerizing four-minute scene that unfolded on Capitol Hill.
“Congressman Rose’s son is more mature than many of the regular members of the House of Representatives,” argued Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.).
Some on social media said Guy’s antics reminded them of the goofy facial expressions and manic waving of Andrew Giuliani during his father Rudy’s inauguration speech in 1994.
“There’s a strong ‘Andrew Giuliani 1994’ vibe to it,” Dan McLaughlin, a senior writer at National Review, wrote about X.
Guy, a recent kindergarten graduate, plans to accompany his father on Capitol Hill throughout the week, according to the Associated Press.
