Top GOP Senator Accuses Biden Of 'Malicious Sabotage' Against Trump As He 'Shuffles Out The Door'

In Senate floor remarks, Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) tore into President Biden's final acts as President.
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[@kevinschmitt7843]

He was a loser from day one!

[@lloydhamilton6151]

From the very beginning ✨️

[@speedythecat07]

He did beat Medicare, and provided many hours of bloopers. Pelosi say put him on Mt. Rushmore. I’m still laughing at that one! Worst President of all time.

[@dollyindixie1411]

He’s been a looser for 50 plus years

[@donkey3187]

Carter wasn't a loser, he meant well. He was just a horrible president.

[@donkey3187]

@@speedythecat07 Yes, Carter and Biden were the worst of all time. No worries, Trump will fix Dementia Joe's mess and give us peace and prosperity again like he did the first time.

[@suzanneroberge494]

His actions have been malicious. Disgraceful man.

[@leemontree1]

Traitorous, I said it and I believe it as truth. No man could convince me otherwise. Joe Biden Hates America.

[@jerrybeaver4677]

BIDEN four years he was told what to do and say total failure to the president and failure to our country

[@ginapitocchelliarnp1844]

IF he is deemed unable to stand for trial in his crimes due to poor cognition, HE IS NOT VIABLE ENOUGH TO MAKE ANY DECISIONS REGARDING THIS COUNTRY!!!

[@jayclayton6039]

That's the truth he is done

[@JuanitaSimmons-x5i]

@@ginapitocchelliarnp1844 Trump is the only one should be on trial for treason in

[@janecotelos2240]

YES!!!

[@bevromano]

Especially these pardons

[@Solacezone1753]

So are they just letting him do what he wants to keep him calm until he’s gone? All of what he’s done should definitely be redacted

[@donaldturner5124]

I’m an older guy and I’ve never seen an administration do this before. This is not a peaceful transfer of power and it’s absolutely contrary to what the Americans just voted for.

[@newlifelodge]

They don’t care, hence the open borders

[@judithwendt8018]

@donaldturner5124 for shame on you... Yes Americans are tired of being taken advantage of people like you. 👍

[@writerofunimportantthings]

I was thinking that too. I remember being told in high school millions of years ago (give or take a couple) that "lame duck" presidents don't make decisions between new election and then leaving office. Yeah we are breaking precedents all over the place. He IS treasonous, not just from a Rep/Dem perspective.

[@curtcoleman]

@@judithwendt8018 What does this even mean?

[@leemontree1]

Malicious malfeasance, manifested by Hatred.

[@sampsonsturdivant9722]

Against America... Not just Trump.

[@jeffme6891]

Name ONE.....just one crime!

[@LeoMacias-qd5qg]

U hit it right on the money.

[@wendyharris6391]

Well remember what Trump said...He said their really not after me, their after all of you!!

[@TwinFalls88]

You're talking about the Republicans who want to cut ✂️ Social Security

[@jerrylyons9279]

@@jeffme6891 opening of the border, went against all migrant laws. quid pro quo dealings with romania, ukraine and communist china.

[@sherryweltz7182]

If Biden can make these changes without Congress…President Trump should be able under the same law to revert these changes without going to court or Congress.

[@user-te7wr8uz6c]

You can't write a will if you are not of sound mind, you shouldn't be able to make decisions for the country either.

[@americawaters4257]

🎯

[@Lacey_Face]

You cant sign any legal document or contract if not in your right mind. You also can't testify in court if not in your right mind.

[@heidilecompte4198]

The DOJ said he wasn’t mentally fit to stand trial for crimes..But he’s okay to purposely harm this country and its people.

[@FaithwWorks]

remember that was also the reason he isn’t competent to STAND TRIAL. just crazy that he ever got voted in

[@wickedprotos1937]

Good point!!!!

[@anitabishop3483]

Court Martial him for Treason!

[@Steve-i4h5j]

Bi den is giving the middle finger to the whole country not just the so called right wingers. It’s everyone!!!

[@carloscruz1285]

No to the whole country

[@jamestaber6800]

BIDEN IS REBUILDING THE ROADS YOU DRIVE ON EVERY DAY.

[@FaithwWorks]

definitely to the whole country. the most anti American admin in history

[@derekkoonin3460]

He has been doing that for four years and it all started with Obama!

[@nuttproductions461]

@@AMFER7875imagine being so out of touch think MAGA people like fox anymore. Like where in 2004. You’re out of touch, most people don’t like any mainstream media including fox. Fox is the most center lukewarm right.

[@jamesscimone1447]

I always see people standing up here BUT HOW COME NOTHING IS EVER DONE ?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[@janicemire3511]

I really think there isn’t anyone there listening to this Senator. When they show the crowd, there isn’t anyone there. All this talking is for nothing.

[@camrontoney577]

Its a TV show

[@darlenehoward8841]

Biden has to be held accountable this has to stop

[@Rikard_A]

For what. Biden is doing is job.

[@ReubenBuenes]

Obama*

[@theguyinmaine]

but he won't

[@keithhunter3995]

No he isn't! He is a traitor!

[@dionwahn312]

​@@Rikard_ADid you not listen to any of this?

[@ekkythump3706]

I live in Australia and find it insane that a president is voted out but still gets months to do this sort of thing. Over here we have federal elections on a Saturday. On the Monday, if voted in, the new change of government moves in. No time to sabotage anything.

[@June-tb4vi]

That is exactly how it should be here

[@robinyoung5644]

He should be charged with treason…

[@bucktaylor4960]

Not should,but must!

[@soulssong2u]

He and all who are doing the actual writing of the orders. We know he isn't actually doing most of this all by himself.

[@Nazimah-Arabbiah]

@@robinyoung5644 Yes, Trump and Elon Musk should be disqualified and charged with Treason.

[@troutman-sw9qc]

Yes, Trump should have been charged with treason a long time ago after J6

[@nancydavieau]

He’s already declared incompetent to stand trial !

[@rebeccacrawford912]

Thank you for standing up and speaking the truth

[@rickturner3227]

100 % REMOVE JOE NOW !!!

[@bucktaylor4960]

That is told for four years, and that monster is still there,and with his hatred for our nation he continues destroying America,that man has to be punished,no crying 🩷for this monster.

[@FaithwWorks]

@@bucktaylor4960 the radical woke left is so obviously anti America & it’s scary that they still have some supporters ….

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

🙄

[@ravenbonanza1522]

Biden still have 12 days to destroy America. Blame it on his voters

[@ikoppandi]

I agree, but it is not just Biden who really does ruin every day this country. Theer are thousands in the administration who need to be locked up and jailed!

[@DanB-t1d]

Wouldnt have anything to do with hunter being involved in burisma as to why he's banning drilling for oil??

[@eddiemalone8079]

In my opinion any president that goes against the people and the incoming president and would let the people shouldn't get any benefits after his presidency.

[@writerofunimportantthings]

Agreed but we both know that will definitely be something both parties would never agree to. That's one of those "good for Americans" but "not for our ruling elite" things.

[@padgedunbar9400]

So Trump shouldn't get any benefits, as you put it, after his behaviour 4 years ago, and ever since. Good to know. I agree .

[@PattiLichner]

THANK YOU JOHN!!!

[@jamesr1833]

We need laws in place that prevent an outgoing Pres, who lost, from enacting major changes between Nov 5th and Jan 20th.

[@judyroks]

I totally agree, and especially once we are in the final stretch here .

[@gaylavogel4335]

Absolutely!👍🌟

[@user-rg4sr2xi8e]

That is a great idea!!

[@1cginni]

Totally agree with this statement!

[@DavidCollmar]

I firmly agree

[@TommytheDuke69]

When Trump Says The Enemy From Within, This is The Type Of Stuff He's Talking About.

[@frankflstf]

This is the definition of the word sabotage!!!

[@igorm6944]

it will continue for all 4 years.Blue states will protect newcomers

[@patriciachilds7877]

And whoever cooked this up-Treason

[@lindasimon4651]

This called treason against American citizens.

[@brendabennett4829]

Thank you for speaking up

[@jodygeiger8138]

Supreme Court should cancel all of this stuff

[@rhondae8222]

We all know that the Liberal Supreme Court Justices support Biden and his mandates. TBT

[@jeffme6891]

LOL....SCOTUS can't!

[@maryannbravo5650]

THEY SHOULD ARREST HIM

[@TerryEvans-z8b]

100 % 💯

[@MamaMC4950]

@@jeffme6891they CAN……as soon as someone files suit requesting that they do so.

[@crystalvera9560]

Why isn’t he being stopped, held accountable, removed, arrested, impeached, I don’t understand why he can destroy America while we watch & wait 😡

[@jamesr1833]

It's not just him it's the establishment system that has been in power for decades. He is just the puppet front man. It's not conspiracy theory, but fact. It's just difficult to swallow. It's in process of being torn down, slowly, but with much resistance. Seeing is believing.

[@pallavibhatt489]

He is not only corrupt but evil

[@wendyharris6391]

That's a very True Story!!

[@colberthunter12]

With immunity so stop complaining.

[@athleticman1000]

@@colberthunter12I have a genuine question. Why do u support what he’s doing rn?

[@garymorris1856]

Yes, for example, selling off supplies that he knows will be used to recommence building the border wall is a disgrace, and their meeting at the White House and the handshake, was just for show, and did not mean a damned thing.

[@topologyrob]

BS - get a grip

[@Bunnyoverstreet]

Such a disgrace to America. His rewards are not far off. God will deal with this corrupt one

[@stealth9tn]

Thank you, Senator Barrasso,. now hold Biden accountable and bring him in for a public hearing.

[@BetjeWolff-v2s]

Big chance he will go into history as the best president the USA ever had. So perhaps you missed a bit .

[@JayFulcanelli--111]

@BetjeWolff-v2s You need to work on your English and mind your own country's business

[@Nazimah-Arabbiah]

Hold Trump accountable for 34 convicted felons.

[@kimberlyhughes6807]

You are nuts.

[@jeffme6891]

Accountable for what crime?

[@riff8114]

They should force Competency hearings on JB, and Reverse Everything he has done....

[@janedoe9421]

Never fear, Trump will reverse it all!!!

[@judithwendt8018]

Get him out ASAP..... And stop him from making anymore ridiculous moves. He clearly has dementia and should not be allowed to do this. 😢😢😢

[@MikeKrueger-c7k]

A few more days

[@Lacey_Face]

​@MikeKrueger-c7k Thats way too long.

[@ronaldmitchell3665]

Remember- its NOT joe its barry-O…

[@jeanettepugh6017]

He isn’t making these policies…..but I do wonder who is

[@erickizer5221]

You're talking about Donald Trump, right?

[@RH3655-l9b]

I'm glad there is one Republican Senator with some ball$!

[@MattMartinson-u4e]

If he is competent enough to be pulling this crap, he is competent enough to be standing at trial for illegally stealing classified documents, which he did not have the classification authority to take those either as vice president definitely not a senator. He needs to be charged and prosecuted to the fullest.

[@mikeford3408]

Some times I think there all in it togather . A lot of them need to in jail . What's aloud will continue

[@ruthfore8249]

Only two more weeks of this sickening behavior 😢 the 2oth can’t get here fast enough!

[@Wifeey]

And against the AMERICAN CITIZENS!!!! Shameful and DISGUSTING! B iden needs to be held accountable!! NOW

[@SamPoole-yj3yj]

Obama and Soros

[@leemontree1]

I pray President Trump will be able to straighten out this mess!

[@Brad-gk9jd]

Amen!

[@thrithgolden2748]

Who we were told wasn't fit to be criminally charged!

[@nancywilliams7759]

John a good rep from Wyoming.

[@DebrannPalmer]

Thank you Sen John Barrasso for speaking the TRUTH !

[@marvinlowe3213]

Everything he says is a lie

[@topologyrob]

When did he do that? I totally missed it

[@monicasolomon7757]

I'm tired of words. We needed Congress to ACT on this corruption years ago. Instead they're happy to stand in front of a microphone and virtue signal. Their reelection insurance, nothing more. Not enough people voting with their brains.

[@SamPoole-yj3yj]

@@monicasolomon7757not enough voting with their God provided courage. President Trump stood up after being shot and raised up his fist, blood running down his face, and said “fight, fight, fight”. Congress, reach out, take that God given courage and fight for all that is good, fight for this country.

[@SeiwaKeola]

He only speaks untrue about Biden that no one is anticipated, contrary to what is really in his face crystal clearly, the 34 counts of criminal charges on his clown Trump.

[@Philly78]

Can we escort him out now?

[@kathywiechert3093]

How about kick him out.

[@gaylavogel4335]

Americans spoke LOUD & CLEAR. 🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸♥️

[@robyoung-pl1gq]

Less than 1/3 of eligible voters is loud and clear??? Waaaaahhhh!!! Save us Felony Donnie!!!!

[@SusanJester-y3h]

Not really Trump got less than 50%..only won the Popular vote by 2 million..Thank you Joe@ give Trump hell!!!

[@fancy-on5hn]

@@robyoung-pl1gq You mad af 😂

[@bryanboots1230]

@@fancy-on5hn no feelings involved fancy, just facts.

[@JuanitaSimmons-x5i]

@@gaylavogel4335 and made a great mistake.

[@GlowandGrow_]

I don’t know why this has taken so long, but I’m glad they finally said something about it.

[@barryhaley523]

Couldn't agree more!!

[@SoldiersNRprayers]

He's a hard act NOT to follow Savatoghed by Joey Obidenama

[@freddykagin]

You are right John thank you for sharing this information.

[@jonathanstarner3662]

when they pulled Biden off the ticket, he should NOT be allowed to make decisions like this and sign off on anything.

[@jayclayton6039]

Well said

[@reneetuer3525]

Kamala would do same.

[@jeffme6891]

It doesn't work that way in America! 😂🤣😂

[@JuanitaSimmons-x5i]

@@jonathanstarner3662 He is still the current president!

[@SamPoole-yj3yj]

He isn’t making any decisions now. The acting shadow president is.

[@themadbassist795]

Can he just leave now? Holy cow what a jerk

[@leemontree1]

Even a cow has more sense.

[@bbhere2002]

TY for making record of this sir

[@arleaalvarez9188]

Absolutely Sen. Barrasso!!!

[@sueannpeters4737]

Thank you for speaking the truth!!!!!🙏🏼👏👏👏❤️🇺🇸💯

[@bonniepwtf]

Outrageous!

[@mikefrench3800]

It's whatever Joe's handlers tell him to say

[@artlessons6772]

And those people along with Biden should be held accountable.

[@PatV-j3f]

I think Biden is well aware . He's evil and angry

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

After inauguration day, you will see a return of Ronald Reagan's dementia "handlers". Elderly rambling man... doing the best he can ... Hugo Chavez type egomaniac ... dementia... his handlers covering for their boss, the loudmouth grifter... 🐥📣

[@frankflstf]

You’re absolutely right and his handler is Barack Hussein Obama

[@markasteelsr.5990]

Slow bammah

[@clarkmessec7580]

Remember this in four years and again in eight and for the rest of time. These creeps are out for themselves not the the American citizens. Now what are we going to do about it?

[@padgedunbar9400]

I think you need to remember 4 years ago.

[@padgedunbar9400]

I think you need to remember 4 years ago.

[@Hummingbird776]

Praying for President Trump & family 🙏God bless America🇺🇸 amen 🙏

[@catchison8671]

🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@ronaldkirklandsr2488]

Malicious and demonic.

[@curtcoleman]

You speak the truth. I am praying that President Trump makes it to office.

[@trumpjr5179]

You don't have to accuse him, he's doing it in plain sight.

[@DENNSWJ]

Sen Barrasso, you are one of the good guys... Thank You

[@JuanitaSimmons-x5i]

@@DENNSWJ No he isn’t

[@lorenitaayala7346]

We the people want Biden to resign now! Or better yet impeach him now!!

[@Lacey_Face]

Unfortunately there aren't 60 votes in the Senate to impeach & remove Biden & Harris for their treason & crimes. Art 2 Section 4. "The President and Vice President SHALL be impeached and removed for Treason, Bribery and other High Crimes and Misdemeanors."

[@sharronsmith4307]

He will be gone soon!

[@MattBaker-zd8nq]

You spelled hang wrong

[@sherigreathouse5168]

And be held for treason

[@soulssong2u]

No time for impeaching but he should have been removed much earlier. He hasn't been actually doing much as president anyway. Someone else has been running the country (into the ground). The whole thing needs to be investigated and arrests need to be made. What they pulled on this country should not be allowed to happen without consequences.

[@Billie-m4b]

Accountability needs to happen, oh trust and believe, you cannot rig judgment day Hallelujah

[@LannieLord]

IS THIS THE ONLY GUY SPEAKING UP ON THIS ????????

[@leemontree1]

? Crickets?

[@Michael-um5pd]

Enough is enough ! It's time to take action !

[@reneevoydatch3713]

ALL Republicans better stand together!!! Reverse all this stuff!! Put your running shoes on and get it done!!!

[@patriciac.1326]

Senator John Barrasso I couldn’t agree more but what will happen? Is he going to be stop for good? Because this is totally Unacceptable Insane!

[@narellelackenby4692]

Push Biden , Pelosi and Mitch Connell out of their office now , before President D J Trump’s inauguration for the sake of the nation. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@musicbyethan]

what a circus

[@leemontree1]

Madman B iden is on the loose, so look out. cause he hates America. And that means you....

[@beanien385]

How can he sell off what tax payers paid for? He needs to be arrested for not upholding his oath of office!!

[@angieketcher5917]

Treason!!!

[@lindawarner7496]

Thank you Senator B

[@me-ug5vk]

Thank you for speaking truth. The people are paying more and getting less. It is tougher for people that are born in America to live.

[@BetjeWolff-v2s]

It will get far more worse. As Elon Musk promissed.

[@leemontree1]

Welcome to the O'bama Nation, you can't check out, and you cannot leave, you are a slave until you discontinue.

[@ginalamey2170]

Thank you Sen. Barrasso for speaking up!

[@a.hammond8320]

On day one, Trump should have James and Bragg arrested for federal election interference.

[@amandaturley6584]

And bIDen since he forced social media platforms to infringe on our rights to favor him in first election. Wouldnt that be considered election interference?

[@JuanitaSimmons-x5i]

@@a.hammond8320 This is sick

[@SamPoole-yj3yj]

Amen. Off to prison they go.

[@408Dolly]

T R E A S O N !!!

[@analujan5398]

So proud of Senator John Barrasso for having the gumption to speak the truth to the American people. 🙏✝️ Thank you, Sir.

[@rosemarydolliver]

Thank you!

[@juliebridge7590]

Very well said Senator!!

[@RooBhrt4]

The things He's been doing in the past few weeks makes you wonder who bought and paid for him. It becomes clear by the day that he hasn't been working for the people.

[@bullirish]

Thank you, Sen. Barrasso!

[@Mrskateboardboy]

The Democrat Party and Biden, if Joe even knows what is going on, are appearing PETTY to the world.

[@leemontree1]

They got real wet and now they're shrinking down to their real size and yes it does seem to be very petty, indeed.

[@jenniferr9564]

Treason is reason enough to overturn every decision FJB has made. He deserves prison

[@johnhoward8578]

It's been pretty much proven he is mentally compromised if not borderline senile, how can he pass any laws legally?

[@jayclayton6039]

He should NOT be able to do anything but RESIGN .

[@alliesmom2946]

Wyoming loves John Barrasso!!❤

[@rickhughett6713]

I have nothing good to say about the entire Biden Administration.

[@MamaMac5151]

Same, they have weakened the United States at every point. It's sickening. I'm old enough to remember much better times.

[@JuanitaSimmons-x5i]

@@rickhughett6713 Perhaps you don’t know all he has done for the good of the nation. History will record truths .

[@JuanitaSimmons-x5i]

@@MamaMac5151 Not true. Where are you getting your information????

[@jenniferhaber3239]

By going opposite of Trump, they exposed just how good Trump's policies worked.

[@nanettewaver6952]

No one has 🥶🥶🤮🤮

[@Home-Insulation-Framing]

Impeach now

[@rickyrangel3926]

It was time for him to go before he got in

[@1986retired]

IMPEACH PROSECUTE AN JAIL.

[@jeryang7657]

Article 25 should have triggered long time ago?

[@ChrisLyon567]

agreed, though Impeachment would have been better on day 1 he took office.

[@reverendmorgano9659]

If the Republicans had not been so spineless and lazy Biden would never have been allowed to run for office because he would have been in prison for the very same thing the Democrats illegally impeached Trump for, all along knowing that Biden was guilty of it instead. Republicans now have the House, Senate, the Supreme Court, and are about to also have the White House. It's time for them to put the boots to the Democrats and hold them responsible for their numerous crimes. They have no excuse now.

[@josefeibl8230]

​@@ChrisLyon567that would have left Kackles in charge.

[@mikemoviel7833]

Won't Happen!! To much Corruption in Law Enforcement

[@irenelampert9244]

@@ChrisLyon567 Dems wouldn’t have agreed and they had the majority

[@PatriciaDaugherty-y8h]

Absolutely

[@SoniaWytaske]

Traitors =TREASON

[@erickizer5221]

Like Donald Trump. I totally agree.

[@JuanitaSimmons-x5i]

@SoniaWytaske Trump is a traitor and should be tried for treason immediately!!!!!!

[@AlexTigerboySuperNovaEmo]

Get rid of Biden NOW !!!!!!

[@leemontree1]

Four years ago would not have been too fast.

[@MelsML55]

The adults will be here in a few days thankfully.

[@BobbyCompton-zo6wd]

We dont give a crap if you are republican or Democrat! Screw the party stuff! We want HONEST people not pelosi, schiff, nadler republicans need to clean the house too. We elected persons not party so get it together

[@valerietomlinson5931]

Peaceful transition...lies .what more could be expected.

[@janicegroves4047]

NEVER BLUE NO MATTER WHO!!!!!!

[@iamzmodel]

Never thought I'd agree, but here we are. Democrats party has turned into a bad clown show.

[@robinperronjones5024]

What he has done since the election results, has been disgrace as the leader of the US. He knows he can do this with impunity and he not accountable to no one. The freedoms that these US politicians have is bordering on criminality, changes need to be instigated.

[@AArnold-z4t]

Yes. Absolutely 💯

[@colbywhite379]

FJB

[@MSRedgirl]

🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@MicheleMeeker]

Why is he allowed to continue making laws when he cannot speak coherently. WHY????

[@dbsti3006]

Biden isn't the one doing it. Obama behind the scenes is my guess. Biden isn't marxist. Obama is.

[@welcometobooksplugged8538]

I believe that Obama is in really deep with whoever is pulling the strings but Obama is not making the decisions either. He's just another puppet that is unable to get out. The puppet master had enough dirt on the Biden crime family to put them away forever. Biden was also in too deep. Kamala was the perfect replacement for Biden, and probably didn't have a clue what she was facing had she been elected. If she does know anything, she won't around very long. Trump wasn't lying when he said he was the only thing standing between the corruption of this government and the American people.

[@garystrittmater8258]

Biden may be influenced by Obama BUT HE'S DEFINITELY THE ONE DOING IT!

[@susanh1235]

He & his administration are a disgrace

[@jamesziegler-xl4bz]

Very well said and delivered..🤔

[@oceantri]

This is unbelievable. There has to be repercussions for this.

[@henrytran2985]

Where the fire broke out, rats have to show themselves.

[@bbhere2002]

Anyway to stop him and the other devils?

[@anthonyhovis3203]

It is worst than MALICIOUS