A rattled D’Amato told a meeting of Jewish leaders that Schumer was a “putzhead” and mocked Nadler, who at the time was notably overweight, as “Jerry Waddler.” The exchange was leaked.

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) will not seek to remain as ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee and is endorsing Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), his rival for the role, to succeed him.