WASHINGTON D.C. – In an unexpected turn of events, former Vice President Mike Pence has sparked controversy by wishing everyone a “happy Spy Wednesday,” raising eyebrows and suspicions among political observers.

Taking to Twitter on Wednesday morning, Pence posted a seemingly innocuous message, stating, “Wishing everyone a happy Spy Wednesday! May your betrayals be as fruitful as Judas’s.”

The reference to “Spy Wednesday,” the day before Maundy Thursday in Christian tradition, when Judas Iscariot is said to have betrayed Jesus Christ, left many puzzled and amused, given Pence’s own history as a devout Christian.

Political commentators wasted no time in dissecting Pence’s cryptic message, with some suggesting it was a thinly veiled dig at his former boss, Donald Trump.

“Is Mike Pence subtly throwing shade at Trump with this ‘Spy Wednesday’ tweet?” pondered one Twitter user. “I mean, he’s basically calling someone Judas. The subtext is not lost on me.”

Others speculated that Pence may be harboring resentment towards the Republican Party for his perceived betrayal during the certification of the 2020 election results.

“Clearly, Mike Pence is feeling a little bitter about being labeled a traitor by his own party,” remarked another observer. “But wishing everyone a ‘happy Spy Wednesday’? That’s some next-level passive-aggressiveness.”

In response to the uproar, Pence’s spokesperson issued a statement attempting to clarify the former vice president’s intentions.

“Mr. Pence’s tweet was simply a lighthearted reference to an important day in Christian tradition,” the statement read. “He meant no offense to anyone, and he wishes all Americans a blessed Holy Week.”

Despite the attempted explanation, speculation continues to swirl around Pence’s curious choice of words, leaving many wondering just who he might be referring to as the modern-day Judas in his political narrative.

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