Watch a senator's sad attempt at taking a selfie with a live pig

Watch a senator's sad attempt to take a selfie with a live pig
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Next time someone tells you they're not interested in politics, show them this video.

On Wednesday morning, Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) attempted to take a selfie with a potbellied pig after a press conference on government spending. The conference highlighted Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW)'s annual "Congressional Pig Book," which details wasteful federal spending.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.