While many have observed that instead of pleading the Fifth, Martin Shkreli should have at least commented on his pricing practices which have been the cause of much consternation, one thing is clear: the young indicted CEO just declared war on Congress by tweeting that it is "Hard to accept that these imbeciles represent the people in our government."
Hard to accept that these imbeciles represent the people in our government.
— Martin Shkreli (@MartinShkreli) February 4, 2016
As a reminder...
Just a reminder that the last guy who smirked on his way to pleading the Fifth before Congress, is still in prison. pic.twitter.com/d8iJpwk5Xv
— Diogenes (@WallStCynic) February 4, 2016
While Shrekli's curt assessment may be spot on, he certainly could not have aimed any higher in picking his next, and biggest yet, enemy. Then again, if his intention was to create another media circus, he certainly has achieved his goal.