Diane Feinstein, “I didn’t know about that.”

Staffer, “You announced your retirement earlier”

Diane Feinstein, ” I did? How come I didn’t know about it?”

Staffer, “You can’t remember the press release?”

Diane Feinstein, “That’s news to me.”

Dianne Feinstein appeared unaware of her own retirement announcement Tuesday, telling a group of reporters at the Capitol that she hadn’t made a decision on her future despite announcing just hours before that she would not be seeking re-election in 2024.

According to multiple reports, a Feinstein staffer quickly notified the senator that a statement had already been made on her retirement, prompting her to say she was unaware the information had been released.