'Does Your Department Have A Problem With Anti-Catholic Bias?': Hawley Laces Into Merrick Garland

At today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) questioned AG Merrick Garland.
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[@jrhixenbaugh1027]

The rot within is strong. I'm not even religious and that is concerning and disgusting on all levels.

[@lorihoop3831]

If you only knew... It's outright evil

[@ChuckBeefOG]

Lots of Garland types hate Jesus and Christians.

[@chrishogan8125]

Yeah, the religious rot within........over 100,000 kids raped by the religious...just in the USA.........NO OTHER ORGANIZATION would be allowed to exist after that......pppffffttttt

[@c103110a]

This is the SWAMP that President Trump was trying to drain.

[@genelyda1102]

Every Christian of every faith of every church in this country should be concerned

[@michellebundy5406]

I'm still pissed off on the gross injustice of this man and his family

[@Chulitatr]

Get over it.

[@Chulitatr]

HYPOCRITICAL Repugs., NEVER do anything when citizen's get gunned down OR beaten to death by cops, or stopping mass shootings! Nothing says they're the Law & Order Party like watching your party plan and incite an insurrection!

[@rebeccawilliams7452]

I am very pissed off too!! Garland makes me nauseated. Sickening!!

[@jrsands]

@@Chulitatr Gestapo style raids on American families in their own homes and you say “get over it”? It’s that kind of point of view that moved Hitler into power.

[@ethanweeter2732]

Which man? Hawley supported the very people who stormed the Capitol on January 6th.

[@justsayin3228]

Ok, I usually do not comment. But. This presentation by Sen. Hawley is compelling. And the AG's befuddled, non-responsive, evasive, hypocritical "answers" are both chilling and disgusting. This is NOT what the Department of Justice stands for. Shameful. Thank GOD Merrick Garland is not on the Supreme Court.

[@diy5729]

Garland is Ashkenazi Jew, probably biased against Catholic families......just saying. He specifically targeted them because of their religion/race, if thats not racism then i dont know what is. Definition of bias/racism.

[@Lagolop]

I was thinking the same thing about merrick. He seems like a very bitter angry little man and has never stopped being angry about not being appointed to the SC.

[@k9rescue165]

I don't typically comment either but this is overwhelming. This is scary, I just want to go far away from any government.

[@georgeworshington4120]

Unfortunately it is EXACTLY what the DOJ stands for and it’s been this way since the 50s at least. We need to drain this swamp for good. I’m still gladly aboard the trump train

[@retroguy9494]

I must say I even though I'm a republican, I generally don't care for Hawley. But in THIS case, he aced it. I'm Catholic and what I heard here is downright scary. It also surprised me that Hawley, who is one of those non denomination conservative Christians who belongs to a church which is more like attending a show (even the church is a theatre and not like a traditional church building) and represents a state with few Catholics would be defending Catholics in this way.

[@Amandabrown83]

Disgusting behavior, and for him to allow that to happen is scary. They treated the Catholic man like he was a murderer on a murdering spree. Those children will never forget seeing their father being treated that way.

[@Bluesrains]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@retroguy9494]

Watching this, I couldn't help but think of that one episode of The Sopranos where the FBI had a warrant to search Tony's house. They went to the back door and spoke with him first saying 'we know you have children in the house' and did not want to frighten them but rather merely wanted to do their job as professionally as possible.

[@b.melakail]

They will defend transgenders that kill Christians

[@johnlreim]

You're assuming it in fact happened. I'll wager with a little research you'll find Hawley is grandstanding. Wouldn't be the first time.

[@ruthegan8524]

Another instance of the dirty- as -sin accusing the righteous. Not a surprise. Jesus said that they picked on Him, and they will pick on you. We have passed the time when the majority cheers when justice is done and good triumphs over evil.

[@andysteward8617]

Yes, remember, just two years ago, the criminalization of attending church. Gentlemen’s clubs and liquor stores were wide open, but, exercise your freedom of religion, in certain locations around the country, and you could’ve faced criminal charges. I have not forgotten

[@acc8004]

last christmass the fbi raided my church during the mass

[@johndudas5786]

I really don't know how this man how his job I am sorry that happened to u on Christmas eve

[@suzsmith5787]

Never forget.

[@joehowarth8149]

Jan6 tho? these republicans supported the failed insurrection

[@mimsyborogove3906]

@@acc8004 For some reason I just don't believe you.

[@garydergut4741]

That's another good reason to KEEP OUR WEAPONS. DO NOT GIVE INTO THEIR DISARMENT.

[@jessicaballerstadttaylor1975]

FACTS!!

[@HowardDeAlvarado]

Thank you Senator Hawley for facing this disgusting behavior head-on. It's about time our leaders grew a spine. You have our support!

[@brushylake4606]

"That document is appalling." Ok, who is responsible? Was anyone fired? Demoted? Reprimanded?

[@Chulitatr]

HYPOCRITICAL Repugs., NEVER do anything when citizen's get gunned down OR beaten to death by cops, or stopping mass shootings! Nothing says they're the Law & Order Party like watching your party plan and incite an insurrection!

[@ethanweeter2732]

Employment laws means he probably cannot discuss certain firings. And for their own safety, he would not disclose where they have agents and informants under rover either. I am not defending Garland, but he would be under no obligation to risk revealing sources of information against potential terrorists. I mean, we do need to protect the ability to have informants and under other agents. I assume there is potential misdeeds in regards to Muslims who are not terrorists as well. Or even Jews or non-Catholic Christians like the KKK.

[@warrenwhite9085]

@@ethanweeter2732 The KKK was created by DEMOCRATS specifically to terrorize Republicans & blacks. The KKK is an enforcement arm of the Democrat party, founded & staffed on Democrat hate, not a Christian organization.

[@jeffkeenan5059]

NOTHING 🤬

[@ssoldie5490]

🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴Merrick Garland

[@RacecarSpelledBackwards71]

“I know nothing, I see nothing” - Sgt. Merrick Schultz

[@RLHill-il8uh]

"Apple Strooooodul" also Sgt Schultz😂

[@Chulitatr]

Nothing says they're the Law & Order Party like watching your party plan and incite an insurrection!

[@mickeyandres2651]

Hahaha, I’ve thought the same thing many times…. Loved Hogans Heroes 👍

[@bobdayton9608]

LOL. Mr. Garland has a boss. His initials are BHO. By the way, O has a boss too. Soros.

[@lachlanflawse1474]

@@Chulitatr Ahhh I was typing an answer - but you just aren't worth the trouble.

[@lindaorozco4595]

That man was an example of what’s to come for people of faith!!

[@dennisbarretto557]

We are living in Revelation times The strong persecution of Christians and the Lords people

[@dboygamer8184]

At least the Cheka, NKVD, KGB where open about their wrong doings to the Soviet people. We are screwed 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@dboygamer8184]

Welcome to the USSR

[@jamesgaul3544]

I am so glad that Merrick Garland was stopped from becoming a Supreme Court Justice.

[@mimsyborogove3906]

Me too. Now the DOJ can take down Trump! Poetic justice.

[@HighFrequencyRadio]

Trump did.

[@ampamp2139]

Is done for intimidation so other people won't stand up

[@sherylwickenheiser2582]

We live in a communist country now. Sad

[@kdub3892]

Agreed

[@kaus3587]

💯 correct

[@mattpoules9225]

It's religious persecution strictly forbidden by the first amendment , it's shocking it's purpetrated by the FBI , who are supposed to go after these people, not be one of them.

[@luvostaneck4717]

I think so.

[@TheMWhitmore]

Thank you Senator! Freedom of religion is important. What a disgrace of FBI and AG. Enough with persecution for Latin Rite and other rites of the Holy Mother Catholic Church. Deo Gratias ✝️🙏🏼

[@retroguy9494]

It's too bad they don't understand the REAL difference between the Tridentine Mass (extraordinary form) and the Novus Ordo. In it's most basic explanation the Tridentine Mass is a sacrifice whereas the Novus Ordo is a celebration. It has nothing to do with hate.

[@dr.phony.ministries3456]

My dog bit a conserative once. My dog had to lick its arse for an hour to get rid of the taste !!!!

[@maryfeehan7896]

Amen. ❤ prayers from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@deanbarcelona1427]

Yes freedom of Religion is Important... But is the Catholic Church and the other religions going to start a civil war as they did in Spain in 1937 and then live the country with a dictator like Franco for 50 years ?

[@Seliz463]

@@retroguy9494 well no, the Novus Ordo is a sacrifice as well, as any Mass must be. The NO Mass does incorporate more horizontal communion, but nevertheless it is a the sacrifice. Otherwise it can’t be called a Mass I understand that SSPX members disagree, but they do not recognize and submit to the authority of the Holy See

[@hollybigelow5337]

We need more people who are this explicit in their questioning. I especially love the line that essentially said, "Well surely you know by now. Have you looked into this?" That's the perfect response for people who get out of stuff by basically abdicating responsibility. If I were to do it again I can see a couple of other places where the questioning could be even tighter, but yes, we constantly forget the concept that if a major violation occurred we can call someone out for not investigating after the fact and taking appropriate action against those who were responsible.

[@Djoismilly]

Josh Hawley is a bully, rude and performance actor He’s a phony kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5itY6pmZbulhKs

[@hollybigelow5337]

@@Djoismilly I don’t know much about Josh Hawley specifically, but even if that is 100% true, it still doesn’t change the fact that this particular video shows some really good questioning techniques. Just because a person using an effective technique isn’t a good person, it doesn’t somehow follow that the technique they are using is a bad technique. I don’t automatically accept your premise that he is bad, and I don’t automatically reject it. If it was important, I would do the research on that topic, but since I don’t vote for him and am not actively campaigning for him and my only purpose in this video was to evaluate the technique, not the man, at the moment I see zero value in even researching that particular point.

[@matacabrones4317]

Garland the JEW

[@hollybigelow5337]

@@matacabrones4317 Yeah, he was born Jewish. It’s amazing how many significant people in society seem to have that trait. One that comes to mind immediately is, of course, Christ the Jew.

[@matacabrones4317]

@@hollybigelow5337 talmudic judaism's core doctrine is anti-christian. You can see that clearly today

[@THOMMGB]

And let's not forget, Merrick Garland was supposed to be a United States Supreme Court Justice.

[@sapphonymph8204]

America missed a leftist bullet on that one.

[@kelaarin]

Not "supposed" to be, "proposed" to be.

[@MrDertien]

He stutters too much to worth that post.

[@fad1959]

What's your opinion on Barr, exactly? Biased and not equal justice does not maga for all taxpayers.

[@thanhdrummer2462]

He was supposed to be a janitor. That's my opinion.

[@JohnSmith-wp2yu]

"I don't think we have any informants in the Catholic church." Damn.

[@retroguy9494]

You notice he did not actually deny it outright. He said "I don't THINK we have.' This is some scary shit right there!

[@retroguy9494]

@asdf asdf Yea tell me about it bruh. As attorney general, he's basically the 'top cop' in the entire country and he doesn't know specifics. That's even SCARIER shit! I'm a republican but from the northeast so I'm really not a major fan of Hawley. But I DO have to give him credit in this case. I'm Catholic and the thought of the Catholic Church being a 'hate group' is simply ridiculous!

[@billalumni7760]

I love the intern sitting behind Hawley that is barely holding back the laughter.

[@patdonnelly9392]

He knows a 'got em 'moment when he sees one!

[@HighOctane-wo6cm]

@@patdonnelly9392 That young intern is having a blast ! Its great to see we have young patriots that know BS when they see and smell it !!

[@jnsaudio81]

For real lol

[@screwthecrewofpoliticians8921]

What's wrong with it, I'm doing the same thing behind this phone.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sriv1965sriv]

LOLOLOL

[@helenatei2611]

The world needs more men like Sen. Josh!! May God bless you and place a hedge of protection around you Senator!

[@zoniabernardo4474]

Sen. J. Hawley (R. Mo) dauntlessly uses sharp, focused and relevant questions on candidates who unabashly opt to obtain delicate government positions! More of senators exuding his sharp persistence, please! 👏🙏

[@jessenickerson2333]

One of the best patriots we have right now in government. I pray he has a long term.

[@retroguy9494]

@@jessenickerson2333 He's young. He probably will.

[@rogerberacochea122]

This IS pure demagogy. Shame on thé Senator.

[@nealhuggins4287]

Please

[@stormcrow1970]

Sen. Hawley: "How many informants do you have in Catholic churches across America?" Merrick Garland: "I don't know..." That answer is chilling. The fact that he can't categorically say "None" is damning and after listening to the rest of his exchange with the Senator the only conclusion one can reach is there are at least SOME.

[@ericsuarez834]

Lol

[@ethanweeter2732]

The fact is, why would he know if he has informants in Catholic Churches and ask yourself, if there are informants, are they part of bigger hate groups? If so, if they are violent extremist hate groups, why would he revels confidential informants and risk getting them killed? Informants identities are protected by law, so if he makes specific references, then he risk any informants at any place being exposed and murdered. Informants may be members of the Church who witnessed crimes and told the FBI about major terrorist activity. Why is it hard to believe there are Catholic terrorist groups? There is extremism in every faith. I know good Catholics, but Hawley did not show 20-30 armed agents, he showed about half a dozen at most. The better person to question is the agents who made decisions to go to the suspect’s home. How his case turns out has nothing to do with the force used to take him in. Also, is there proof the suspect offered to turn himself in besides his lawyers or himself saying so.

[@mimsyborogove3906]

Garland actually said he didn't think there were any. Pay attention.

[@alelectric2767]

@@mimsyborogove3906 But didn’t say none thou did he.

[@timothygraff9464]

@@mimsyborogove3906 " I don't know" and I don't think there are any". He would not categorically say "none."

[@leighbratcher1998]

"Attorney General Garland is a disgrace", I totally agree with that statement.

[@georgia4407]

The republicans are a joke!

[@loojlauj2662]

I disagree!

[@averydavis1708]

HAWLEY IS THE REAL DISGRACE!

[@Lagolop]

As a Canadian, I am watching this with my jaw dropped open. How can a person like this piece of drek get to this level of power!?!?!?!? Hawley did a great job!

[@autumnrayne7114]

This is what the democrats are putting forward as what they support. Their attitudes towards regular citizens who aren't "woke" is shameful.

[@milesgreenberg3541]

pure drek!

[@TheWarpartyofone]

As an American I think the same about Trudeau....

[@Lagolop]

@@TheWarpartyofone As do I. Trust me, as do I.

[@retroguy9494]

How? Just four words. Joseph Robinette Biden Junior.

[@valentinr.dominguez2892]

Excellent job Senator. With much appreciation from a Roman Catholic.

[@aponinodin]

Get him Hawley!! You rock Josh!!!

[@robertcarducci3807]

Thank the Lord that we have senators like Senator Hawley

[@thecaynuck]

Nah, screw him. He's promoting unscientific religious beliefs.

[@keithpisel9491]

Amen

[@skimitar2.0]

Hey that's Missouri we love our traditional none woke ways of life.

[@deanbarcelona1427]

No ones woke when you have a hard right senator that is a traitor on Jan 6th BEWARE of Conservative Fascism.

[@knemetnejat1]

Senator Hawley is not amazing. He showed support for the Insurrectionists and ran away when they breached the Capital. Before the breach of the Capital, the Insurrectionists stood outside Hawley’s house and frightened his wife; she called the police. But, Hawley wanted to support the overthrow of our government so he called the police and told them not to come.

[@jackymikkonen5809]

"You don't know the specifics of anything, it seems". ...Perfect, Sen. Hawley .

[@williamstonesmith7971]

I hear ya Jacky but this AG knows exactly what he is doing and Senator Hawley knows it. He was on the hot seat when it came to Cruz and Hawley.

[@georgia4407]

Hawley is bs artist!

[@mariepalumbo9786]

You have done. A great. Job for the American people Senator Hewley.

[@shawn47240]

Lol ok, Insurrectionist.

[@Wonderpattypatty]

“..and the jury acquits him… in ONE HOUR!”

[@randallking1747]

I love this man. He is not afraid of placing blame where it belongs.

[@getacare2735]

Over the years I've seen some crooked department of Justice but this one takes the cake for the most corrupt I ever witnessed.

[@jessicakoegel4353]

What about Bill Barr's DOJ?

[@barbarahendricks2967]

No you are wrong Bill Barr

[@ethanweeter2732]

The Trump DOJ? Barr literally lied about Russian collusion with the Trump campaign.

[@ssoldie5490]

We also have one (AQ.G.) in Minneapolis, Minnesota Antifa Keith Ellison.

[@mimsyborogove3906]

@@joesmoe3096 You're wrong about that. I watched the video of Barr lying to Congress, in complete denial of what Mueller had REALLY said.

[@suzqclem186]

That FBI division should be punishment

[@mollywhitman5219]

Omg I love Senator Hawley!

[@greenshp]

As a Catholic convert (from Protestant) of many years now, this makes me absolutely sick. But you know, Josh Hawley can repeat all day long, "It's a disgrace!" and NOTHING CHANGES. There has got to be a consequence for people like Garland! I'm tired of hearings and platitudes. DO SOMETHING!

[@Crusader33ad]

When Garland wasn’t stuttering for an answer, he was lying through his stained teeth.

[@keithpisel9491]

Lying the whole time

[@hiker4life4020]

I strongly agree with Senator Hawley regarding the flagrant misuse of force against this family. This is terrifying - everybody needs to wake up to what this Administration has turned our department of justice into

[@mimsyborogove3906]

Interesting how easily you credit Hawley's interpretation of being spot on. It's my experience that most Republicans in Congress are well practiced liars.

[@hiker4life4020]

@@mimsyborogove3906 well as long as you're being unbiased🤣🤣🤣

[@ronniethompson5383]

Yeah he was going to turn himself in too , but Garland wanted a raid just like he admitted in the Trump raid.

[@mimsyborogove3906]

​@@hiker4life4020 I'm sure I'm not the least bit more biased than you are.

[@hiker4life4020]

@@mimsyborogove3906 wrong. Sorry but I see all sides. Not brainwashed

[@grumpyoldbastard0563]

AG Garland: "We make our decisions on how to arrest citizens based on their political affiliation"

[@johnc4624]

No one is responsible whenever these things occur. How is it they get away with this ?

[@dragonfire1842]

Arrest Merrick Garland for treason.

[@rryan8005]

​@@supremekingd775 🤣 🤡

[@RollerCoasterLineProductions]

@@supremekingd775 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

[@Neal_YouTube]

Why?

[@WNActivist88]

The charges for treason are meant for actively helping out someone from or a country that we are actively at war with. He would have to be charged under US Code 18 section 242

[@ryancruz1876]

🤨

[@beckyhdominguez3372]

Thank you, Senator Hawley, for speaking up against the FBI's agenda!! May God bless you and all who defend our countryband religious freedom. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼✝️

[@shawn47240]

Lol ok Insurrectionist

[@Djoismilly]

You believe everything Fox is telling you? Where was Hawley when Trump abused the FBI and the AG? They were silent. Now he doesn't even let Garland answer the question. All for an invitation at FOX So spare me this theater.

[@fad1959]

What about the 2016-2020 factual atrocities? Absolutely no respect for hypocrites?

[@lcfflc3887]

imagine if every senator would do this against devils like this all the time, this would be a better country to live in.

[@kenteague4802]

@@lcfflc3887 be careful what you wish for

[@Plague31319]

These people will never answer and this is the game they play they all need to be arrested and put in prison every one of them in before you do that nothings gonna change

[@iaf010]

"How many informants do you have in Catholic Churches in America?" This is the most stunning and shocking question ever put forward by a US Senator to the Attorney General of the US. Ben Franklin/ Thomas Jefferson etc would be raging if such a thing happened during their lifetime - yet in 2023, this question is asked in all seriousness..

[@psychedelicpython]

I go to a traditional Roman Catholic Church and the FBI literally came to our church and spied on us. They did this to multiple traditional Catholic Churches in the U.S. who do the Latin Mass. They got personal information on the clergy and parishioners. I heard people say they see us as being dangerous and radicals. If that’s what the FBI thinks of us, as we go to church and pray, and afterwards families, usually consisting of a mother and father, go home and keep Sunday a quiet and religious day, then they are messed up.

[@dickgalahad4508]

It is sad how these people just wilt and cower under pressure, hide like roach's

[@Chulitatr]

Nothing says they're the Law & Order Party like watching your party plan and incite an insurrection!

[@Dcc333]

his stuttering and mumbling says I'm lying.

[@warrenwhite9085]

@@Chulitatr​ The unveiling facts show that January 6 was planned & executed by Dems, Nancy Pelosi, DC pols & FBI agents. The same FBI guy who managed/incited the discredited/debunked MI Governor kidnapping entrapment involving more FBI provocateurs than dupes was promoted to the DC office & planned/staged the Jan6 debacle. Refusing National guard, using Ray Epps team & plainclothes FBI to incite, invite, dropping barricades, waving protestors in, etc.. Numerous videos back this. How could insurrectionists be unarmed? Why no plan/plot exposed 2 years later? Ever wonder why 4 Capitol police were Epsteined/killed after the staged Jan6 False Flagop? Why the innocent protestor was ambushed/executed?

[@duffgordon9005]

DOES ANYONE ELSE THINK OF HITLER'S SS WHEN WE SEE and HERE of these ATTACKS ON ANY FORCES FOR GOOD!

[@mimsyborogove3906]

@@Dcc333 Interesting. Trump ususally doesn't stutter and mumble, yet he lies all the time.

[@Roxy_8]

I applaud and will add Senator Hawley to my daily prayers and holy Rosary. I am standing stronger in my traditional faith because I know every evil doer, will face God’s justice and that can’t be manipulated.

[@sligobhoy8152]

August 17th 2023 and I am just seeing this in the UK. I do not know Sen, Hawleys religious views, but he stood up for the rights of all peoples religions is this deconstruction of incompetence from an AG of all people, blow by blow. God bless you and all.

[@standardgigachad3297]

Yo, can we take a second to give props to Forbes for actually posting this, instead of disparaging the participants. #refreshing

[@larrylacostjr.2075]

An attorney general in Philadelphia figures it out in one hour, and in the other incident it’s still an ongoing investigation from January. And now it’s March 1.

[@deborahlauterbach6156]

It's like a clan of using intimidation. Should be fired and in prison.

[@williamstonesmith7971]

@@deborahlauterbach6156 Amen!

[@marieeser2038]

Very good ,more proof of the injustice two tier system, clean the swamp

[@marieeser2038]

Garland is playing a dark side political game. Impeach him

[@retroguy9494]

No. The district attorney in Philadelphia declined to prosecute him under Pennsylvania law. it was the JURY in the federal trial after the feds arrested him that figured it out in an hour!

[@RoloRaging]

It is sad they have mastered the art of deflection. Even when they are IN CHARGE of the people they are trying to deflect their blame from. Astounding. They gotta go....

[@freedom1973]

Yes. hawley, cruz, gates, mccarthy, perry, are just a few who need to be kicked out. They are traitors to Our Country. They are spineless scum,

[@jacobdillow2375]

You’re right; I kept waiting for Garland to somehow blame Trump for all of their problems.

[@RoloRaging]

@@freedom1973 OK troll account lol

[@freedom1973]

@@RoloRaging truth hurts

[@brianandrews6552]

They never should have been let in in the first place, a radical Muslim named Barrack Hussein Obama is behind the terrorizing of any & all on the right since Biden (Obama’s meat puppet) took over

[@svetlanahallthewatcher2542]

We need more Senators like this man he really cares for the people

[@bigdaddy1024]

Our "Justice" Dept Is Nuts 🎧 🎯 😝

[@lamontapplegate8490]

If, as Mr. Garland said, the decision was made by the agents on the ground to go in with tactical Shields and long guns, then those agents should be fired for poor judgement and excessive use of force.

[@scottmackey4182]

It’s Garland’s responsibility to establish the actions and responsibilities of his department members.

[@paulinecarlon3916]

Its not excessive.

[@cat363ok3]

I would agree, But this guy has been caught In many lies,,

[@Losantiville]

@@paulinecarlon3916 if he volunteered to turn him self in, no force necessary. Using unnecessary force the definition of excessive.

[@paulinecarlon3916]

@lamont applegate - if you really believe that then 90% of law enforcement who conduct such raids should be fired. What I think you should be saying is, law enforcement policies and procedures should be reformed in general including when people give themselves up. What i'm reading here in the comments are heated commentary by those who act on their emotions of that the facts are instead of logic on how to proceed. Otherwise its just another political talking point meant to get a rise from the public....

[@GalironRunner]

He won't answer on the swat team issue because if he does an investigation onto who ordered the size of it and posturing of them. This would likely lead to someone that would say garland directed it. Because ultimately someone had to authorize it.

[@anonymous_friend]

Wouldn't mind seeing what their rules for engagement were for this "mission".

[@GalironRunner]

@@anonymous_friend just like the one on Roger Stone like him or not the early morning raid with heavy armed swat and a random cnn news crew lol was over kill even if we assume he was guilty of everything they said would that response have been justified...nope.

[@Chulitatr]

HYPOCRITICAL Repugs., NEVER do anything when citizen's get gunned down OR beaten to death by cops, or stopping mass shootings! Nothing says they're the Law & Order Party like watching your party plan and incite an insurrection!

[@ladydi4537]

@GalironRunner - You're probably right on both counts. CYA at its finest. 🙈🙊🙉

[@ladydi4537]

@@anonymous_friend Yes, me too! How much you want to bet Garland signed off on it somewhere 🤔🤔

[@pamworful2337]

Gosh I love this guy!!

[@mikeelizarev4563]

wow! Shocking !

[@marks146]

Hawley is so impressive. God bless him. I wish he represented my state.

[@sherylwickenheiser2582]

Yeah, I got Fetterman thru no fault of my Own! I don’t even have a bad senator, I got none!

[@lennysmith529]

We’ve got Jim Jordan, he’s pretty good too!!

[@mimsyborogove3906]

@@lennysmith529 You have such a dry sense of humor.

[@JoseyWales44s]

@@sherylwickenheiser2582 Well, at least Fetterman is not doing any damage from the hospital.

[@kdub3892]

Yes!! He is 🔥

[@hanskasper6305]

How dare he sit there and give such stupid answers . He needs to resign immediately.

[@mimsyborogove3906]

You MAGAts are a truly dim group.

[@Bluesrains]

SENATOR JOSH HAWLEY, I ADMIRE YOUR SPUNK AND THE FIRE IN YOUR SOUL FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE. YOU HAVE A POWERFUL LOVE FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS AND I'M RIGHT THERE WITH YOU. THANK YOU FOR BEING A CREDIT TO THIS SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AND TO AMERICA!

[@elinapolicastro5148]

This is so insane to know this happened in the US.

[@retroguy9494]

Look at our past history for the last 125 years or so. You'll believe it!

[@chrisdennis5623]

Sen Hawley's aid cracks me up. 😅

[@vectar]

Glad I wasn't the only one. 🤣

[@gregoryquint7653]

Loved it.

[@jennifernorris9166]

Lol! I did see that cute little fellow squat and wrap his head around the family photo! That was priceless!

[@WestCoastGeoLover]

😂 You noticed! That was the best part!

[@michaeldavid6284]

His nickname is The Smirkster.

[@americanfreedom6417]

"A double minded man is weak in all his ways". "You will know them by their works".

[@bill4824]

Did anyone else enjoy the giddy smile of the young man sitting behind Sen. Hawley as much as Sen. Hawley tearing into the AG as I did? That smile is worth a thousands words. It said, "Get 'em!" LOL

[@scottd8753]

When these heads of Fed Govt departments are being questioned by Congress and they respond by saying, "I don't have that data with me", STOP the proceedings right then and escort them to their office, get the data and escort them right back to the hearing.

[@TuhljinTampergauge]

We have to stop pretending we can keep going on like this. Action has to be taken.

[@katherinemahon9471]

If Merrick doesn't know what his people are doing maybe he should recommend some internal investigation of his own department, there are some bad apples there. There are bad apples everywhere, gather them up and get rid of them.

[@bettieanton334]

Do not mess around with Garland. He is worse than mafia. Just get rid of the B.

[@donblosser8720]

He's lying and there needs to be an EXTERNAL investigation that can bring actual criminal charges. The bad apples are at the TOP of the tree and need to be cut down.

[@upgrade1015]

He… him. Him is the bad apple and wrey

[@Wonderpattypatty]

May God bless Senator Josh Hawley!!! 🙏❤️🙌

[@NotANameist]

The last time Democrats came after my Catholic community this hard, we had to put together a huge anti-Klan rally.

[@yukoncharlie2]

While I love to see this type of evil abuse of power so brutally confronted, it means absolutely nothing until we see real legal ramifications and punishments to those who have perpetrated this for so long.

[@ThumbsUpKitty]

No one is coming, it's up to us

[@MAR-mv3lh]

exactly, can't wait till fist boy hawley, cancun cruz and Putin's idiot trump are all locked up for Jan 6th

[@ThumbsUpKitty]

@@MAR-mv3lh for what crimes? You should talk to someone about your Trump Derangement Syndrome

[@sedg03]

It is BULLYING, at its finest. Exit Cruz fir bullying. Vote him out.

[@Zeiss120]

Yup. All of this means nothing. Its a waste of time.

[@ForeverPatriotic]

You can tell Garland is lying. Aaaa the... Stuttering because he got caught

[@Johhny_McMerica]

Got "caught"? Doing what exactly? You or Hawley can't exactly say, right?

[@ThrockmortonJGildersleeve]

​@@Johhny_McMerica ...keep going Marxist McMerica, tell us what's going on

[@farmerbill6855]

Weaponizing the FBI dumbass. Did you not listen?

[@jojodiver8706]

​​@@Johhny_McMerica He got caught persecuting Catholics, commiting treason by ignoring our constitutionally protected right of freedom of religion without prosecution. Derp. Are you really that dumb?

[@Johhny_McMerica]

@@ThrockmortonJGildersleeve - There are no Marxists (or Communists/Socialist, in general) in power in the U.S., especially not the President of the United States or U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.

[@yemifadipe7161]

To know that Garland is a father, grandfather, friend, uncle, teacher, brother, neighbor, leader, boss and mentor is just so pathetic and ultimately shameful. He is just evil.

[@retroguy9494]

He's also a Jew. Let's face reality. For centuries there have been strained relations between Jews and Catholics if not outright mutual hatred. The second Vatican council fixed a lot of that on the Catholic side as Pope John XXIII wanted to mend relations. Pope Saint John Paul II went into the synagogues. Pope Benedict XVI went to Israel. But there are still many Jews who do not get it.

[@Ilsevanhek]

FIRE HIM, he has no right to be our Attorney General!!!

[@anonymous_friend]

This is how they do it. Remember Ruby Ridge. They terrorized the Weaver family.

[@Chulitatr]

Nothing says they're the Law & Order Party like watching your party plan and incite an insurrection!

[@warrenwhite9085]

@@Chulitatr ​ The unveiling facts show that January 6 was planned & executed by Dems, Nancy Pelosi, DC pols & FBI agents. The same FBI guy who managed/incited the discredited/debunked MI Governor kidnapping entrapment involving more FBI provocateurs than dupes was promoted to the DC office & planned/staged the Jan6 debacle. Refusing National guard, using Ray Epps team & plainclothes FBI to incite, invite, dropping barricades, waving protestors in, etc.. Numerous videos back this. How could insurrectionists be unarmed? Why no plan/plot exposed 2 years later? Ever wonder why 4 Capitol police were Epsteined/killed after the staged Jan6 False Flagop? Why was the unarmed peaceful protestor Ashley Babbitt ambushed/executed? Why did Democrats lock down, hide thousands of hours of Jan6 video?

[@charlesclark7350]

fbi agent lon horiochi shot Mrs. Weaver inside their house while she was holding their BABY in her arms!!! fbi goon murdered Vicky Weaver. That tradition continues under garlands direction. So sick of this massive fed gov.

[@anonymous_friend]

@@charlesclark7350 They also shot his 14 year old son in the back and killed him and his dog.

[@kitkat9572]

Sen Hawley is amazing 👏 ❤️ 🙌 😍 💖

[@johnbertone7861]

"I am a robot, I will only say the same thing over and over." Saying in robot voice

[@Annienpeace]

Great job in handling in questioning AG Merrick Garland interview. Thank you Senator Josh Hawley! As Mr Garland continues his replies in a stonewalling type manner, it's been duly noted indeed!

[@maureennewman905]

Why aren’t these FBI held to account

[@DetectiveThursday]

Because AG Garland would not dream of prosecuting them, and if a civil suit came, he wouldn't dream of giving up their names.

[@americanfreedom6417]

Disgraceful is an understatement. It is treason and this fool is not able or willing to do his job.

[@mfoco1]

What is treason? When it comes to prosecuting treason, I agree that Garland is woefully inept, but I saw no sign of treason in this video.

[@garydergut4741]

None of them in Brandon's Regime will do their damn jobs.

[@amandapablo2833]

If they do what the founding fathers thought was proper for Treason. Hawley and his friends would have been hung as well as their Orange Leader. You are like a kitten learning to hiss and spit, but when you are about to get caught, you run away.

[@judykelly5477]

@@mfoco1 His department and the FBI are blatantly violating First Amendment rights - how is that not treasonous? Our country was founded on Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Speech.

[@mfoco1]

@@judykelly5477 I suggest you look up the definition of "Treason". Marching on the US Capitol with murderous intent is treasonous, as is commanding the insurrectionists to do so. Giving aid and comfort to such persons is also treason (which, arguably, Garland might be guilty of doing). Violating an amendment to the constitution is not a treasonous act, even if it's reprehensible. Just look at how too-many cops in America behave; they would be far more wary about how their actions could be construed if they could be tried and convicted for treason.

[@michaelclark587]

A jury acquits in 1 hr = the government never had a case.

[@sovereignangel]

They can never answer a question with a yes or no answer! I see another law suit coming on!!!

[@chuckrutkowski1072]

Garland is an obvious graduate of the Anthony Fauci School of Tap Dance with his answers. Or better yet, his non answers.

[@joankearney4029]

Don’t forget Wray

[@mimsyborogove3906]

You're a REPUBLICAN! Ugh. Don't deny it.

[@chuckrutkowski1072]

@@mimsyborogove3906 Truth and honesty has no political party. At least it shouldn't. A lie is a lie no mater who it comes from.

[@mimsyborogove3906]

@@chuckrutkowski1072 Of course, but there seem to be a disproportionate number of liars in the GOP. Rick Scott, Ron Johnson, and Mike Lee spring immediately to mind, along with the rest of the GOP who acted horrified at the idea of killing Social Security and Medicare.

[@philcrane2426]

Judas Garland the monster of the innocent. "I know nothing, I see nothing , I do nothing"! Why isn't he under arrest for hate?

[@Neal_YouTube]

Because he didn't do anything?

[@MrGrimco]

Why aren't you?

[@SoniaSilva-fm8zv]

​@@Neal_KZbin Deus ama seus filhos. Nao quer que nenhum se perca....o mundo existe por causa dos escolhidos ...os filhos do maligno se beneficia dos deleites dos eleitos de Deus.Se for colocar na cadeia as pessoas manipuladas desde 1993...nao cabe em nenhuma prisao do mundo😪😔🙄Colocar nas maos de Deus...sua mao e leve mas a de Deus e pesada.🙌✋️🤲❤

[@aoeden83]

That would be antisemitic

[@racecitypatriot66]

@@aoeden83 that's what I was gonna say. The one group of people that will 110% start screaming racist. And been playing that card far to long. The USA owes them nothing. They owe us, if you believe anything about ww2.

[@traviswatson4986]

it's amazing. never once do these people apologize and say they will make changes.

[@jnicole7829]

This is exactly how to take control and demand answers!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👏

[@MrDarkValue]

This is treason, sentence is death simple as that.

[@waynedubois285]

Even the AG won't answer questions from a Congressional hearing.

[@mimsyborogove3906]

Even Jim Jordan, Mark Meadows and several others refused to respond to subpoenas to a Congressional hearing. The only one the DOJ nicked for it was Steve Bannon.

[@VangieRalph-us3yv]

How many times does it take for someone to tell him to resign before he resigns.

[@gayletodd2236]

Keep exposing these individuals .

[@rryan8005]

Garland needs to be investigated 🤬

[@supremekingd775]

Donald Trump needs to get thrown in jail.

[@rryan8005]

@@supremekingd775 For what?

[@DabNaggit]

@@angeringthesheep644 exactly. Gee, I wonder where the ANTI-CATHOLIC BIAS COMES FROM in the department full of Js. The "disinformation board" (Truth Police) all were too.

[@ariannasadventures6069]

​@R Ryan someone has to be blamed for his mental disorder...

[@williamelliott]

​@@supremekingd775 for what. He's been investigated for 7 years and they have found nothing wrong. Do you know something they don't then you should tell them. Now on the other hand I believe that you should be investigated for your crimes for 7 years and let's see how you fair.

[@judyharper1742]

Just a thought, OMGoodness, I saw this and I was heartbroken, I cannot believe a family was put through this horrific action, and that these folks were so traumatized , supposedly, by our own. Sad beyond Sad!! Thank You for this follow up. Support this family continually!

[@steveclark3807]

Someone should be in jail. He's the boss blaming the janitor

[@fad1959]

You better educate yourself, by watching unbiased news?

[@jensee2691]

No it isn't sad, feel heartbroken for the kids that they had to watch their dad humiliate himself when he should've gone through the proper protesting procedures. He didn't. The kids learned hay don't be stupid like your dad

[@mollytrudeau4189]

@@fad1959 what are you claiming? This man was attacked and his children terrorized in their home because of his beliefs. BY THIS MAN

[@lcfflc3887]

like terrorists they were treated for political theatre.

[@goatbut29]

Anyone notice that poor kid behind Josh who could not stop snickering, smiling, and acting shocked as he heard his boss chewing into that traitorous little weasel? He's hilarious!!

[@Chulitatr]

HYPOCRITICAL Repugs., NEVER do anything when citizen's get gunned down OR beaten to death by cops, or stopping mass shootings! Nothing says they're the Law & Order Party like watching your party plan and incite an insurrection!

[@goatbut29]

@@Chulitatr Still hiding in Chaz? Let down your blue-hair and join your comrades currently intimidating SC judges or anyone who dare voice anything you disagree with, eh brown shirt? Gonna burn down a city to show your anger with you fellow geeks and un$uckables? Does mommy know?

[@ethanweeter2732]

Little unprofessional if his job was to present facts and if the pictures presented did not accurately represent facts. Why were they not showing a wider angle view of the entire snout of agents present? We established with a regular photo they were heavily armed. And a family photo has no bearing on what he did or did not do. Though the fact he was acquitted may look bad, if they had reasonable cause for a search and arrest warrant, than no laws were broken.

[@TenuredHarvard]

Are you Eazy E suggesting that all search warrants are justified or just cherry picking ones you feel back your personal opinions & vendettas?

[@goatbut29]

@@ethanweeter2732 Yeah I agree but I think that was his youth peeking out, the camera, etc. Gotta give a kid a break even though there was nothing funny about it.

[@Jose_Jimenez]

These four years are going to go down as the most horrendous this country has ever seen.

[@stephfran9761]

WHEN, will they start feeling the pain they've imposed on others?!!!

[@teresaroby4441]

We need more strong voices in the Senate to keep speaking up for us! Garland crossed the line from being a disgrace to being a dangerous disgrace with an agenda. He should have been forced to resign after the disastrous way he handled a memo that is was publicized, addressing how parents could be investigated & charged as domestic terrorists for the way they behave at school board meetings. This is all getting fuc*ing nuts.

[@patricktaylor5802]

Garland looks good, Shouting at someone don't make you intelligent or Right. You kinda look Stupid. While Garland comes across like a peaceful person. He answered all questions it might not be what the Republicans want but compare to Barr and Sessions he was great.

[@anibalmiranda2733]

​@@patricktaylor5802 a fu*#@$ leftist.

[@calamityj5359]

@@patricktaylor5802 ... democrats are such nitwits 😂😂😂😂🤣😅😜

[@williamelliott]

​@@patricktaylor5802 and you are not very intelligent. He came across as a coward and that's why Garland uses the FBI with excessive force

[@patricktaylor5802]

@@williamelliott And Trump who told you to inject disinfectant in your veins to fight COVID-19 and use his mind to Declassify documents is intelligent.😂😂😂😂😂😂. What ever a Republican call you, he is normally talking about himself. eg they call Democrats Socialist but Trump have a Bank Account in China He's in Love with Kim from North Korea and he bends and touch his toes for Putin from Russia am I missing any more Communist Countries. So Intelligent.😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jimtownsend7899]

I could not be any prouder of the job Senator Hawley did in this hearing! I only wish it were legal and socially acceptable for Senator Hawley to step down from the dais and slap the snot out of this weasel. Thank the Lord that this guy did not get appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

[@ethanweeter2732]

Hawley literally got nothing to use to bring charges against anyone from what I could tell. So, unless this leads to actual changes to make the DOJ better, O don’t see what good this committee is doing.

[@mfoco1]

@@ethanweeter2732 political posturing is all these committees are for, it seems.

[@dr2759]

I hated living in shithole St. Louis but it was nice knowing I had a total bad ass in Sen. Hawley representing me in Congress.

[@suzsmith5787]

Most of us would like to slap Garland for what he's done and is doing to destroy real constitutional rights of citizens.

[@coltbutler2694]

That is a "were going to make a statement" type of action. Remove him from office.

[@mr_whyy]

This is absolutely crazy.

[@user-ku8nn3ln8s]

The beginning of a bigger agenda. That Sen. Josh is great!

[@JasRaymond1]

This whole administration is a disgrace .

[@Noodles8ify]

💯

[@invicta_vita]

Big time.....

[@suzsmith5787]

It's a Communist regime.

[@mimsyborogove3906]

It's about time you spoke up about Trump!

[@knoxvillain865]

@@mimsyborogove3906 dig yourself a ditch and have a comrade bury you. sensory deprivation. it's good for you

[@chronotrigger6746]

Wow... this is terrifying and disturbing.

[@Eyota567]

Do away with those radical officers

[@milespuckett392]

This guy almost got a supreme court position =unbelievable

[@marlenebuls9535]

We dodged a bullet there!

[@theimp5901]

More of a disgrace than the "justice" who had to take remedial reading, 2 semesters , to get through college ? Affirmative action ! Yaaaay !

[@JackCarlock56]

Yeah, just think. That seat went to an entitled rapist and a person who bold-face lied in his conformation hearings. Thank god! the Republic was saved. Haha

[@suchins3947]

@@marlenebuls9535 well is it better than someone who cant define what a " woman " is ?

[@milespuckett392]

@@JackCarlock56 You been smoking some good stuff, better give Hunter his crack pip back now

[@joannoeser1861]

One bite at a time to get to the TRUTH. There's a whole lot of lieing fat to chew.

[@joehowarth8149]

Garland gave the truth, Hawley wants MAGA to remain dumbed down

[@pershorefoodbanktrusselltr3632]

Dam that was satisfying to watch! I think I’ll watch it again!

[@pennypiper7382]

Glad to see someone stand up to these creeps.