Chris Matthews has a well-established habit of looking stupid on TV. But this time, he’s raised that bar.
Like everyone else on TV, he’s suddenly become an expert on international trade. Somebody handed him talking points about Canadian lumber, and he’s freestyling.
When you’re regurgitating someone else’s talking points, and you’re not very bright, you should stick to the script. Matthews did NOT stick to the script.
Chris Matthews on MSNBC:
"We get so much of our lumber, our two by fours from from Canada….What are we going to do? Have more lumber made in the United States now?!"
"What is our plan now…? We're going to create more wood. Is that it?!"
"Are we going to make more wood in… pic.twitter.com/cVlvJ6SvEu
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) April 9, 2025
Where are we going to get wood?
Gee, Chris, it’s not like it grows on trees or anything. Oh wait…
Larry O’Connor takes a run at him here:
.@LarryOConnor ROASTS Chris Matthews' blatant STUPIDITY!
"Does he not know?!" pic.twitter.com/I4UhnZwa0j
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) April 9, 2025
Will Chris ever learn not to pop off with dumb statements?
I wouldn’t bet on it.
