At the State of the Union address on Tuesday night, Republican Senator Mitt Romney and Democratic Representative George Santos had a heated exchange in the House chamber.

The exchange began when Romney approached Santos, telling him “you don’t belong here”. Santos, who had managed to snag a seat in the aisle, was unfazed and responded with a curt “you’re one to talk”.

The two then engaged in a tense exchange, with Romney accusing Santos of not representing the values of the Republican party. Santos replied that he was simply representing the values of his constituents.

The exchange was the highlight of the night, with many members of Congress watching in shock. After the exchange, Romney was seen leaving the House chamber in a huff.

The confrontation between Romney and Santos is a stark reminder of the deep divisions that exist between the two major parties. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of civility in political discourse.