'Are You Trying To Stop Illegal Immigration Anymore Or Have You Given Up?': Hawley Grills Official

At yesterday's Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) questioned DHS officials about the border.
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[@andrewannett8225]

Witnesses should be made to testify under oath, so that when they lie like this, they can be prosecuted for perjury.

[@mrrey8937]

That requires an investigation which the democrats will not move forward with. The Democrat party prefers that everyone lie, disinform, and misdirect

[@tomcochran6616]

Absolutely right every time.

[@tedlaporte2001]

No shit! WTF, these jagoff's work for us

[@fatkidism]

It is always a crime to lie to Congress. However, they are rarely charged because the committee has to vote to refer for prosecution, and it is almost always the party that has the majority that the person is lying for.

[@joeblow2069]

They do. they are under oath.

[@donburris2080]

This guy is why I'll never vote for a democratic. Nothing he is saying would make since to anyone with a working brain 🧠.

[@gaston8512]

I see where you're coming from. But our country works best with 2 healthy political parties. The Classical Democratic party has been infiltrated by Marxist Leftists. They're the ones that truly need to go.

[@mr5039]

“Irregular migration” these people have lost their minds

[@BoycottChinaa]

Caught that too.. removing print editions of dictionaries will clearly be part of the next covid relief bill.

[@hammer44head]

Nope, they know what they are doing and they are doing it on purpose.

[@Jbones-n2i]

And challenge right... just changed the wording to make it softer! Total liars

[@straubdavid9]

People with spatial awareness deficiencies that can't figure out which side of the wall they are supposed to be on. Formerly known as Illegal aliens.

[@irocsilver]

I'm Canadian, and what those bastards are doing to your border makes me angry. Total disgrace

[@wjhunt7711]

You go, Hawley, this is the way these officials should be interviewed.

[@disconductorder]

cant be said enough, our gov exists to protect the interests of foreign nations and at home there is no protection

[@Me2times]

Anyone else catch that wordplay where he switched "illegal immigration" with "irregular migration"? These Democrats are horrendous!

[@daranturner]

Oh yeah...I've been hearing all this 1984 type Newspeak creeping out of their lying mouths...its no longer illegal immigrants but rather NON citizens. What a load of BS!!!

[@luislaplume8261]

The Democrats stand only for political corruption!

[@scottfarner5100]

It's called the difference between asylum that is legal immigration and those who are trying to avoid detection and border patrol Illegal. The use of Irregular covers both.

[@nealbaker2132]

A lot of black already have it hard in America, by letting those South American people in, it will get worse for blacks. Seen it growing up in Cali.

[@luislaplume8261]

@@nealbaker2132 Believe me, the Democrats have been screwing black Americans for decades. Since the election of 1932,when Franklin Roosevelt won the Presidency and promised blacks he will stop lynchings in the South.

[@LuisGonzalez-px5uk]

As bad as they are, not a single official has lost their job. So .. why worry? There are no consequences for incompetence or breaking the law 🤷‍♂️

[@oc2108]

They are not incompetent. Borderless nations are a key component of their agenda. Until we accept this fact, change is impossible.

[@kathy571]

It's all part of the White Genocide plan, read The Protocols of the Elders of Zion!

[@johnmorey2673]

@@oc2108 What changes are you referring to?

[@randybonner9870]

@@johnmorey2673 finish the wall for starters

[@PerfidiousPuffin]

Its not incompetence, its intention. These officials and administrators are your ENEMY. They are working to destroy you and everything you love, and they've won. They have been handed control of your county and you are under their power because you kicked God out.

[@cheriholman2892]

Senator Hawley is one of the best orators in our American pool of leadership. Praying he gets a huge promotion.

[@patrickfennell6372]

He is one of the few, a handful. Remember the bar is lower than a worm's belly when it comes to Congress.

[@keaka560]

If he stays on course can't see why nota legitimate candidate for whitehouse. Haley and Hawley 2024, Pompeo back as SOS

[@robertmcmaster1577]

He gets a promotion ,you want to spoil a good politician

[@yeost187]

So he should get a promotion for speaking well? cool, I guess. But what did he actually accomplish, besides speaking well?

[@jackiepowell7513]

Lankford oklahoma is bland and rides the fence, sadly. Okla smarten up!

[@joemacinnis1972]

What these people are doing to my country is an abomination! They must be held accountable for treason!

[@blaumausfrau]

Well said I completely agree I think they should have incredible punishments that we have not seen in the United States in the last 250 years I think the punishment meted out to the Biden ministration should be the most severe punishment in our history these people are all tyrants and criminals and liars

[@rachelbaziak4159]

It’s being done on purpose,they are the future democrat voters!

[@disconductorder]

they look at what middle america wants and despise everything about them so much that they are emotionally compelled to do the opposite. Our president is Bernie from weekend at Bernies and whoever can fight their way next to him gains control

[@barbaraberna291]

Exactly

[@captainpobtamere3024]

the worst is ,,, THIS IS TOO LATE !!!! itsss too late already !!!! you are no longer at home

[@havenhemmings3574]

It's impossible to get a straight answer out of these guys. He knows the wall is effective.

[@irocsilver]

We all do

[@scottfarner5100]

You should listen to him he's correct.

[@benny360]

Lol, if the wall is so effective why was migration going up at the end of trumps term?

[@havenhemmings3574]

@@benny360 Because "crazy joe's" administration was moving in. Do the research and look at the charts. Illegals shot up in 2020(down in 2019) How's that working now? LGB.

[@benny360]

@@havenhemmings3574 was moving in? They took office Jan 20 and immigration was already surging. And shouldn’t of trumps amazing boarder wall stopped illegal immigration? Oh wait, it made no difference? Lol.

[@jonathanturek5846]

Does consequences mean free plane tickets free smart phones food stamps free housing and free medical taken away from our VA vets ?

[@rachelbaziak4159]

I think so,they will have to wait much longer!

[@lisalassetter62]

Under Biden administration I think it does.

[@slingeroftruth]

Don't forget their main purpose, to give them rights to vote for Democrats to negate your vote, so they can hold power. Corruption personified to ignore our Constitution and it's citizens power to vote.

[@mralmnthwyfemnin5783]

Apparently. Vote Republican!

[@richardriley8906]

I am so glad that I voted for Josh Hawley. This is how a Senator takes care of the American citizens. What's your Senator done TODAY ?

[@erichollocher7943]

He needs to run for President in 2028. I live in MO and voted for him too. Best representative for me and my personal views. He is a national treasure

[@bluecollar2634]

If these witnesses aren’t under oath then this hearing is a waste of time.

[@nealbaker2132]

That's why democrats won't put them under oath.

[@navie78]

True

[@patriciawitt8174]

Imagine IF they "slowed & directed" folks to the ports of entry like they're supposed to be

[@dsta9996]

Like bringing a torch and cutting pipes for 3 hours is easy to do in the “rural” areas

[@alienlife7754]

Awesome

[@thenakedrepairman7218]

Imagine if they Vetted and made all immigrants pass health exams BEFORE entering the country? Turn out embassies into ports of entry in their native countries. Have to enter the embassy LEGALLY, pass all examines and tests. THEN once cleared can fly into America to welcomed with open arms Instead of creating anger and hatred for these people. Selfishness and unlawful actions and Privelage cause more Divisiveness and hatred. Then America would NOT be having these issues rise in our country. Syphilis has risen over 30% recently How many OTHER diseases and issues have risen? TB STD's We DONT need to IMPORT all the issues of other countries and people into America. We need to take of Americas problems 1st. Strong America then can HELP other countries on OUR terms NOT theirs. If they fly to America then they DONT have to pay the Cartel or Coyotes to unlawfully come to America. That is the HUMANE way Liberals Agenda Politics ISNT HUMANE.

[@Beezlie727]

@@dsta9996 If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing whether it's easy or not! Maintaining our status as a SOVEREIGN NATION is a task worth doing, btw!

[@Beezlie727]

@Patricia Witt Only possible with a continuous, effectively maintained & manned WALL!

[@noellemineo3297]

I could listen to Senator Hawly all day

[@cristristam9054]

Yea right buddy... you can't even spell his name stop lying.

[@trhansen3244]

Hawley really is one of our best and brightest. If he ever runs for president, he has my vote.

[@dsta9996]

When Josh was in Missouri the thugs in Washington DC sent their goons to Josh Virginia home where his wife and young daughter where. They eventually kicked in his door.

[@BatMan-iy1li]

@@dsta9996 they didn't kick in the door ...Hawley lied ...the whole thing was on video....and it was like 5 people .....

[@Lurch685]

@@BatMan-iy1li if 5 people come to my wife’s doorstep when I’m not there, I’m telling her to fire.

[@BatMan-iy1li]

@@Lurch685 it wasn't 5 people at the door it was 1 ....it was 5 people total out front

[@mtmc823]

@@BatMan-iy1li Sooo... it was 5 people plus the one at the door...Thinking that makes 6 of course I can't add like a DemoRAT 🤣🤣🤣

[@tomr9661]

One of the traits of someone lying is blinking, this guy's eyes are out of control.

[@jerryleroy9187]

I could feel the wind off of his lashes and I live in Canada!

[@NorskePatriot1]

Josh Hawley is awesome, I love listening to him. NAIL EM' JOSH

[@edsteeves204]

Notice he immediately crossed his arms... He signaled that he went directly into defensive mode. At that point he's not willing to listen or actually work with the person asking him anything.

[@Beezlie727]

He's a democrat, 'nuf said!

[@theresacampbell2916]

OMG! I thought that immediately. Body language is huge here, he remained in the closed off defensive posture the whole time. His low, soft spoken words and demure responses were his definite POKER GAME TELL that he is a left wing puppet for sure!

[@KittraKittra]

I saw that immediately!

[@djohnson3310]

Not just a woman have that demonic pride

[@120offroadllc]

Better to have a firearm and never need it, than to not have one and need it! This is the world we live in.

[@irocsilver]

I don't think we get past 2050 before extinction. Might as well see it

[@donpavichevich1188]

Absolutely

[@MarkCartret]

He’s working to bring more of his people in. Logical.

[@marcw6230]

No doubt a la rasa leach

[@stevenjohnson3875]

We need more people like him in Congress

[@erichollocher7943]

He is a Senator. Still, Congress seems like a heard of sheep

[@michelecruz1754]

They had a whole year in a half to do something, there is nothing they have done but made matters worst. THEY ALL NEED TO BE FIRED!

[@captainpobtamere3024]

this is VERY worst.. they need to go in jail ,,,, you see the consequence are irreversible and its already too late,,,, you are no longer at home

[@popline7581]

Senator hawley is actually anti gay. I don't like how he belittle other people. He should get fired for his anti lgbtq comment.

[@curtisbrown5939]

The sad thing is that they are doing it on purpose.

[@jkiser177]

Love Josh. Proud to be a Missourian and get to vote for him ❤

[@travisturnbull31]

What is even the point in all of this. They never answer questions .

[@maryjeannechessrown9920]

VOTES!

[@Thekiddio]

Hawley is intelligent and very well spoken. My respect for this man!👍

[@sbishop1700]

Your tires are good,not flat on top sir they’re only flat on the bottom. The car is fine but you may have challenges getting it to roll. So you’re saying the tires aren’t bad. Yes

[@frankdalton483]

Man I am proud I voted for this man.

[@stevieRay3211]

He should have admitted that they've given up. Hearing over.

[@mattbronson5054]

Josh Hawley is the one representative I would fear questioning me. 😬

[@danmoore3660]

Not if you would tell the truth once in your life, dink.

[@jla5542]

We need more like Josh Hawley.

[@genelegate1308]

Get ‘‘em here, get ‘em amnesty, get ‘em voting rights - that’s the plan!

[@edwinabarton8077]

Gene LeGate that is their plan. We won't have a voice in our elections at all. I know Ron Desantis said our resources are for citzens of Florida, but Ice is putting ankle monitors on them sending border crossers to Orlando immigration building. One female said she entered the country a month ago and wanted documents and her ankle monitor cut off. A man said he came in Texas border three months ago and Ice put ankle monitor on him. He wants documents so he can start work. Val Demmings even said that Ice from the border was booking too many appointments and it was causing back up at Orlando immigration building. Ron Desantis seems to be ignoring it.

[@djohnson3310]

Stick them in the Democratic venues

[@captainpobtamere3024]

absolutely and they used UNHCR sponsored migrants to win biden election !!!! and they are linked whit the biggest investor in the world economic forum ''organization''

[@rcplanesandfriends3067]

You are correct sir!!

[@-KMA-]

To think it’s all in the name of voting is disgusting

[@maulporphy4399]

Bring them all in! Come one come all! As long as they'll vote democrat, of course.

[@davearnold748]

I, like Josh Hawley, am astounded with this testimony by acting assistant of border policy Mr. Bias Nunez-Neto. After listening once, I went to get a Q-TIp to make certain my hearing wasn't blocked. After listening a second time, I concluded that this man is actually one of two things. Either he is really stupid or he is the most honest person in these hearings. If his testimony doesn't send a message to our citizens that we are in big trouble, then nothing else can possibly be said to confirm our beliefs. I hope to see him called on for more of his testimony by other republican senators .. please don't pass up this opportunity !! I would do my best to get at him again before he is fired !!

[@ramalama9030]

Keep sending these beautiful “future Americans”……directly to Washington DC! Problem solved!

[@nealjolly5434]

Impeachments are coming and even possible criminal charges. FJB!

[@lorierickson3654]

O lyrics if the repu license grow a backbone quickly. Theyve never had one.

[@turbomunch]

Wake tf up 🤡

[@nealjolly5434]

@@turbomunch FJB! Oh, I am Awake! Just not WOKE!

[@Billstoutsellscars]

This entire administration is criminal

[@mtmc823]

Love Senator Hawley , would vote for you if I could....Hi from TN

[@shababull]

HELL YEAH!! you tell them Hawley!!

[@katherinegrohman865]

We Love you Josh Hawley ❤

[@robertjensen1048]

One of the reasons these liars give long drawn-out answers is because they know the questioner has limited number of seconds to grill them. They're trying to burn up the clock.

[@LuisGonzalez-px5uk]

'Good morning Mr Senator. That's a great question. Let me be very specific about this mesmerizing situation that we have to deal with around this continuous problem concerning this problem in our prestigious country of the United States of America.... 🥱

[@-KMA-]

Indeed

[@ediemuller8499]

Thank you Mr Hawley, your such a great strong speaker and very clear straight forward questions that we Americans appreciate you tackling!!

[@onenationunderground2360]

"a relentless stream of migration is our greatest strength."-Brandon

[@billakers6082]

But not in certain cities.

[@lorierickson3654]

@@billakers6082 yes can't have them in Martha's vineyard or the most elite communities

[@jhh-jiynks6568]

Bravo sir, great questions !!!

[@120offroadllc]

Biden's crowd shows up in the 10's. Trump's crowd shows up in the 10's of thousands.👍FJB!

[@bobhager41]

Are you on drugs?

[@BatMan-iy1li]

Congratulations you win dumbest comment of the day 🏆

[@bobhager41]

@@BatMan-iy1li This was talking about illegals entering the country, right?

[@lizardlips5446]

@@bobhager41 Are you!? Wait .. silly me not drugs 😂 some people just don't have a brain that functions and ANYONE still supporting this administration are definitely one of them. I'm sorry you're one of them!

[@tedmurphy710]

The guy got 81 million votes!

[@kevinhubbard4582]

Senator, Hawley, I am thoroughly IMPRESSED with you! We absolutely NEED Americans EXACTLY LIKE YOU!

[@dennybro1]

Why don't these guys get it? They're doing this for SOME reason!

[@martinmerrill5366]

Votes

[@jackielong6299]

Thank You Sen. Josh Hawley…

[@geylekinfraire8596]

THANK YOU SENATOR HAWLEY FOR SPEAKING OUT ON THESE ISSUES, GOD BLESS YOU 🙏

[@porgslastforeverforeverlas8488]

This man should be locked up for treason!!!!!

[@eriklarson2066]

Can we sue the government?

[@Disher12345]

Non of these people can answer a single question honestly. They should be charge with contempt of congress if they don’t answer.

[@bigalmaden8042]

These Brandon appointees are so fricken delusional

[@mralmnthwyfemnin5783]

No. They are carefully selected !

[@mollywhitman5219]

I love to watch senator Hawley in action.

[@roymcmullen2050]

Gotta be honest, thats the First time ive ever heard that getting rid of title 42 would decrease illegal immigration. Guess it goes to show how uncommon common sense is with Biden et al

[@scottfarner5100]

Because for he fact that many of those who are turned away for title 42 return because they are not counted and not processed for the offense of violating US code 1325. so when they come back repeatedly they are not charged with stiffer fines as a second offense carries penalties that include imprisonment.

[@KittraKittra]

Fantasy mind! Snake Oil Salesman.

[@daves.9479]

Thanks, Josh, for grilling this guy as you did, and esp. for the harsh assessment following..excellent!

[@davidmann6034]

A guy who crosses his arms in testimony is lying !

[@Michelle-y8g1q]

Thank GOD for you guys...Thank you for helping me understand..

[@DarkCavalry1228]

Oh “irregular” immigration not ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION!! Damn liar.

[@scottfarner5100]

It's a term for including legal and illegal crossers.

[@sherriejones1994]

@@scottfarner5100 irregular but at the same time, legal??

[@scottfarner5100]

@@sherriejones1994 yes we're regular law would not apply as in our asylum laws.

[@turbomunch]

@@scottfarner5100 it isnt tho

[@scottfarner5100]

@@turbomunch 8 U.S. Code § 1158 - Asylum (a)Authority to apply for asylum (1)In general Any alien who is physically present in the United States or who arrives in the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival and including an alien who is brought to the United States after having been interdicted in international or United States waters), irrespective of such alien’s status, may apply for asylum in accordance with this section or, where applicable, section 1225(b) of this title.

[@gregoaks4413]

thanks Josh Hawley !!!

[@southerntiger3107]

Where's the common sense?

[@lynne40]

GO HAWLEY!!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@hanrenfighterjet]

this question should be repeated 15 times to Mayorkas

[@billybrown1049]

Vote for America first or lose this country!

[@josephschuring3343]

His job is GET THEM VOTE'S FOR THE DEMOCRATS, so keep them crossing and you need to do it FASTER. NOVEMBER IS COMING******

[@ruth4thetruth334]

Exactly 💯

[@luislaplume8261]

This year in November vote all Democrats who are running Out Of Office!

[@joemazzari1783]

Thanks Mr. Hawley for dealing with these traitors.

[@kelanders]

WOW - Hawley speaks Truth.

[@cynthiaewing7632]

Thank you Senator Hawkeye! Keep up the fight for us!

[@thenakedrepairman7218]

Why do we have barriers on ZOOS? that's right to PROTECT the people on the other side of the BARRIER!

[@jdgolf499]

In addition to finishing the wall, we need to dredge the Rio Grande, so you CAN'T walk across.

[@specialK180]

There are so many migrants everywhere now.

[@California6]

This is the INVASIONS at the S. border and democrat Biden DOJ and democrat congress are busy to hunt Trump and the MAGA patriots who loves the country.

[@jencast3423]

Great Job Josh! True Patriot!

[@2541968joey]

If you voted for any member of the DNC...are you still happy with their results?

[@patrickbodine1300]

How I voted no longer has merit.

[@navie78]

@@patrickbodine1300 good point

[@patmcmahon2121]

Oh yes...Go Mr. Hawley

[@thumperjdm]

For all the Democrats who parrot the phrase "fences don't work" I want this question asked: "So, for all of these thousands of people who arrive daily, are they climbing over the top of the fence, or are they coming through the areas where there is no fence?"

[@sharoncollins7983]

So why is there a fence around the White House & President Biden's beach house? Why did we put up a fence around the Capital? Why is there a fence around the Supreme Court currently.

[@lizardlips5446]

@@sharoncollins7983 Thank you!! I was going to say this! Pelosi, Bidens vacation home and the White house all have them! Fences work for democrats just not for any of us or we are not worthy of being protected as they are .. we just get to pay for it out of our taxes

[@chriskozak4962]

If fences don't work then why is the President getting a fence around his property?

[@greed2107]

My dad told me when I was a kid “sometimes I just wanna slap the shit out of you” referring to my sarcastic tone when talking to ppl. I bet hawleys dad said the same thing to him. Gotta love Hawley!

[@StephenZ827]

The number of people apprehended or otherwise deemed inadmissible each month fell most sharply between Trump's election and inauguration, suggesting a correlation with the incoming president's policy plans. By Lindsay Huth ( Newsweek )

[@scottfarner5100]

BS, after enacting his policies it doubled to the highest number of apprehensions in 20 years. Covid was the only thing that reduced it and that was for only 9 months.

[@clint5871]

Woow we hear this over and over and over and nothing's done about it.

[@richardlandis793]

All American Patriots know the answers to those questions. My dogs can do much better without any problems. Let’s Go Brandon.

[@jonimclin1550]

Wow 🥺

[@patrickbodine1300]

"The greater the crime perpetrated by the leadership, the less likely it is that the people will ever believe their leaders to be capable of perpetrating such an event." Adolph Hitler

[@patrickbodine1300]

Sounds familiar?

[@jameslovay7683]

Exactly. The bigger the lie, the more apt they are to believe it.

[@HaloDude321]

Like 9/11

[@joannethomas5729]

Are these people under oath??

[@thebuff1611]

Odd...we didn't have this problem till Biden took office

[@GeorgeLLoria]

I’m in love with this senator!

[@hibbasc1]

Hawley is a boss!

[@curtisbrown5939]

Slow it down, that's a good thing, stopping it would even be better.

[@joemacinnis1972]

I believe that all DHS leaders must live on the border of Mexico. I mean, they tell us how great things are, so let's make a law.

[@norasee7462]

God bless you Josh! Not only did you bring out the person that can do something about the crisis at the border to assist in stopping it, you were able to show how he is sitting on his thumbs doing exactly the opposite. When I was growing up, if you didn’t do your job well, you got fired. Why is that not happening with these people that are sitting on their thumbs making loads of money for doing exactly the opposite of what this country needs? Common sense is not among us with these people. People like him are proving they are not working for the good of United States of America

[@pamelahalfelder1141]

It's amazing how America is the only country that must allow immagrants into our nation. And we're the only ones deemed inhumane for not having open borders and giving a free ride to these law breakers. They choose to make the journey and we're the ones responsible ? Funny how that works. We always seem to accommodate and adjust our nation according to what the rest of the world thinks we should be doing yet they can do whatever they want in their country? When immagrants come to this country we shouldn't adjust our laws and morals to theirs. After all they came here for a reason. Which is a free ride on the tax paying Americans under this administration, so don't talk to me about what these law breakers deserve under our constitution...theyre not covered under it. This up coming election should be called " stop the madness" American workers must stop paying federal taxes. The feds serve no purpose at all for the American people therefore they have no right to our taxes.

[@scottfarner5100]

It's called legal asylum US code 1158, learn our laws, and many countries have it.

[@sherriejones1994]

@@scottfarner5100 most claims are bogus. Watch the videos. A good amount of the people coming aren't "fleeing" anything. Ukrainians & Afghanis have more of a legitimate claim to asylum. The border disaster is just that. A disaster. Especially when you put drug cartels in charge

[@scottfarner5100]

@@sherriejones1994 that's the same argument the Trump administration made in court. And the judge said that is irrelevant to the clear wording in the law. They still have a right to make the request. The Right doesn't get to assume all asylum request are invalid before they reach the border to make those claims, just because the Right wing rhetoric claims they are. That is why we have laws and a process.

[@williamkennedy3837]

They have not giving-up they are aiding the criminals.

[@marywrigjt7614]

Common sense and logic is strictly not allowed.

[@jimzimmerman5288]

Fire them.

[@nickmad887]

thank you

[@flowersinherhair3930]

I love his sarcasm.

[@davidhess1019]

Hard to have bulllsheet and truth in the same mouth.

[@dertythegrower]

Roasted him, called him, out, and schooled...

[@danwoodliff7287]

He feels belittled to be required to answer questions!

[@LibertynFreedom]

"BLESSED is the nation whose God is the LORD." ....... "The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God. " The present administration do not know God, or fear Him, or have any respect for Citizens of this nation.

[@ernestmallais5601]

Hawley kicks assessment!

[@bennyallen5847]

Arrest and charges Democrat socialist put them in jail