Josh Hawley Ruthlessly Grills Judicial Nominee About Her Work For Hedge Funds

[@bhbluebird]

She's a mercenary who made a lot of money for powerful people. She's not the only one, but I sure don't have a problem with her being asked the question.

[@Zoe-c9z]

Barracuda

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

That's what we call "ethics", we choose exactly how we behave in the public square.

[@bluebt4]

How much money do you think Hawley makes under the table that you are not supposed to ask about ?

[@think2146]

What question?All I see are a flock of babbling crows attaking.

[@GoWokeGoBroke-u8v]

Love Hawley. From the UK

[@obiwanshinobi76]

Yeah me too

[@earlydawn8183]

Same here and I am from UK also!

[@coldcrush9]

"Congratulations to the nominees". Now let me rip you a new one🤣

[@jessearias12]

The calm before the storm! 😆 I love it.

[@babushkaX]

☺️

[@maynardraggio326]

You can tell she came to the hearing with a BIG attitude...

[@DonnaBrooks]

So did he.

[@randrewp]

Everyone should.

[@Acetvn-kg6ty]

​@@DonnaBrooksHe had the right to. And He did better.

[@MaryWatkins-s8f]

I totally agree with that.

[@meltedsnowman9637]

@@Acetvn-kg6ty Hawley asks his questions using the slimiest language possible with the most double speak possible in order to constantly shift and misrepresent what the people he’s talking to said. It’s unbelievably disingenuous but it works on the people who can’t see what he’s doing. It’s all rhetoric.

[@paulmoeller5220]

The legal profession is bound by a code of ethics, MY ASS!

[@dr.ryttmastarecctm6595]

Yes it is and if you find a lawyer violating them, file a complaint with the state bar association!

[@mikealext]

@@dr.ryttmastarecctm6595 ...and they get a slap on the wrist, especially if they are on the left.

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

A code of ethics" is nothing more or less than a set of rules to live by. In and of itself, it is neither positive nor negative, good or evil, both can be described as "a code". Proper language is the only way we can find the truth. "It all depends on what the meaning of the word is, is."

[@darrell3643]

@@dr.ryttmastarecctm6595 LOLOL - and that's how you think that it works???? LOLOLOL

[@duncansteward4331]

spot on

[@LesFleursduChamp]

Senator..senator….senator…all said with a tonal punch of defiance and mocking sarcasm.

[@tdunn2]

I hope you write for a living! If you don’t, you should!

[@sugarcan1110]

Yeah man that's all I here in these hearings great question senator piss me off lol 😅

[@lauralee9694]

Yes, every answer is tinged with arrogance and defiance and sarcasm

[@darasmith4069]

As well it should be! These clowns couch this as if they are asking actual questions, then they proceed to interrupt them 5 seconds into their answer

[@tonykerrison1983]

She'll represent anyone with the big bucks to pay her fees.

[@barbarakennedy1]

C word

[@Lgalitz]

Every crooked man/woman has their price.

[@Will-s8p]

​@@Lgalitz not me, we have to bow and stand before God

[@MargueriteFairProductions]

All lawyers go to the highest bidder

[@CaptainGeek5]

Legally there is nothing wrong with it though

[@mroberts3835]

Josh Hawley you the man👍

[@danielisfearless288]

Senator Hawley and Senator Kennedy are the best 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@pamwoodard8553]

You’ve got that right! Love their work..their guts,grit, wisdom, ability to “hold others’ feet to the fire” at all costs! True rockstars!

[@lonewolfgrey5781]

100% !!!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@think2146]

The world then is in huge trouble .

[@deborahrainabotvinik3894]

We love you!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@t-bonewhufc6429]

''it's amazing how someone so corrupt in every way can look so pleased with herself'' the smugness is more than unpalatable in fact it's enough to make one vomit.

[@terrya8989]

She's not corrupt. She's just a lawyer that will represent anyone that will pay her enough.

[@dr.ryttmastarecctm6595]

Define how she is corrupt?

[@padenvan]

@@dr.ryttmastarecctm6595 I don’t think he meant corrupt so much as he meant “morally bankrupt”

[@prometheus5700]

Our government is filled with them. That's "The Swamp"

[@toosexy7955]

@@terrya8989 MONEY HONEY~

[@kayvee9094]

When it's Hawley's time to ask questions, the nominees are all thinking, "please don't call on me".

[@erichoffman2243]

That's probably exactly what they're thinking. But yet they go in there with these double-talking bullshit "answers" that they KNOW aren't going to fly with the likes of Hawley, Cruz and Kennedy. So the fact that shady, corrupt idiots like this woman get nominated doesn't surprise me. The fact that they go into these hearings, KNOWING they're going to go up against Hawley, Cruz and Kennedy without legitimate answers and explanations for their past transgressions and KNOWING that those 3 are going to tear them to pieces, that's what does surprise me. It's the same as tying a bunch of raw steaks to your shirt and jumping into the grizzly bear exhibit at the zoo, hoping the bears don't eat you! They actually think they're going to slip past this committee, with guys like that just waiting to pounce on them.

[@meltedsnowman9637]

Hawley asks his questions using the slimiest language possible with the most double speak possible in order to constantly shift and misrepresent what the people he’s talking to said. It’s unbelievably disingenuous but it works on the people who can’t see what he’s doing. It’s all rhetoric.

[@raymondgoel4055]

@@meltedsnowman9637 you should change your name from snowman to snowflake.. lmao..

[@hisaddle]

This guy is so good, it's amazing.

[@think2146]

Good for ????

[@Ralph_Smith0724]

*Senators Hawley, Kennedy, and Cruz are great Americans.*

[@RodH_05]

Like Manson, Dahmer, and Bundy.

[@Nathan_Coley]

​@@RodH_05I suppose you'll only equate Republicans to serial killers...

[@RodH_05]

@@Nathan_Coley Nah. just those 3 in particular.

[@jb2278]

Not rational are you? ​@@RodH_05

[@Authentyc]

​@@RodH_05🤡

[@tomfield4062]

Getting these scummy lawyers to answer a straight question is like trying to nail jello to a wall. Ask them what time it is and they tell you how to make a watch.

[@carlaaustin6054]

Like how you put that.

[@vinrin9735]

Great comment Bro from the land where Kangaroos 🦘 Ruel WTF is happening to the planet bring back the BIG Mac in the Sky

[@11bornrich]

Because they're ALL trained to NEVER answer a question directly, if you don't like the question rephrase it yourself and never try to answer with a simple yes or no answer which is why you can ask them "is it raining outside" and instead of a simple yes or no they'll say something like "To the best of my knowledge, I believe it to be raining outside", that way they avoid having their words coming back to bite them later on and they can also control the narrative. My father was an elected official, I've seen this stuff my entire life😂

[@tomfield4062]

@@11bornrich In other words they are dishonest bullshit artists.

[@Edwin-en5gc]

Tricky scoundrels

[@mt-qc2qh]

To ask a lawyer about moral convictions is ludicrous. I would have to say the same about Politicians, who are mostly lawyers....

[@traciefrendo6636]

Truth.

[@1polonium210]

Witness: "I am proud to have screwed the people of Puerto Rico on behalf of my hedge-fund clients."

[@sheilapearson9251]

Correct.

[@kennethbobu3989]

Bullshit. She did her job in fullest compliance with the law and represented her clients to the best of her abilities. No one was "screwed." If the law was disfavorable then change the law. Don't blame the attorneys for doing their job while following the law.

[@eyesopen5386]

You sound like an attorney. Lol. You really shouldn't be so sensitive though. ​@@kennethbobu3989

[@gridgod72]

​@@kennethbobu3989you're correct...lawyers are morally bankrupt scumbags

[@shakebabyhitler]

​@@kennethbobu3989You have a point. But this is why people question the ethical integrity of lawyers. This isn't really any different than a lawyer vigorously defending a murderer, rapist, etc. Technically, that is their job. That's what they are paid to do. But it is understandable that people would question their ethics.

[@death8844]

Sen Hawley is a damn great American

[@paulcooper8335]

Fast runner, too. One of the first out of the Capitol on Jan 6 after hist fist salute to the you-know-whos on his way in.

[@dromnispank4723]

He's being sadly weaponised in the government's plan to silence freee speeech onnline with the Zucker case.

[@CharlesBronson-py7vg]

​@@paulcooper8335lol Jan 6 was Pelosi and the FBI.

[@raymondstrehl3679]

You would've ran past him "BOK!" "BOK!"

[@dromnispank4723]

I wrote a comment to this about Hawley and the establishment and KZbin was like "nope"!

[@wendibernhardt9190]

She shouldn't be a judge in a pie factory

[@dianneadams3358]

Josh Hawley is the GOAT of Senators!🇺🇸😎💯🇺🇸. Thank you for preparing true questions that need to be addressed!!💯🇺🇸

[@mouseshadow-f5k]

Made the money, and now she wants to cry saint.

[@PrinceArran]

You guys are amazing.

[@PrinceArran]

I am so glad a lot of people can see through who she really is.

[@erikkengaard1894]

@@PrinceArran and not in a good way

[@Grungefan2018]

If she says “senator” one more time !!😬😬😬

[@johncage3969]

Senatorrrrrrrrrrr. That's not my recollection.

[@NJTransit1985]

I agree but it’s much better than the “thank you senator for the question” bullshit that’s designed primarily to waste time

[@AuntieMamie]

It’s code for, “I’m smarter.” But she’s no where close

[@keithpate4586]

31 TIMES!

[@charlenepomicter5345]

👍👍😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@richardherring8220]

Josh Hawley isn't afraid of Kicking A$$ & Taking Names, this is why I ADMIRE him !!

[@Jonty-1944]

A very sutable successor to Trey Gowdy.

[@tubbytuber]

As long as he doesn’t use his Senatorial power to fix the laws right? So entertaining to see him care about Puerto Rico. Has he tried to close these evil hedge fund lawyer loopholes? Duh of course not! But oh boy is he kick a$ or what?!?! He’s a big baby bro

[@patricklamberti1518]

only a MAGAt could "Admire" Hawley. HE TRIED TO OVERTURN AN ELECTION, that's a TRAITOR

[@pamwoodard8553]

Meeeeeee too!🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@notoriousLSGshow]

​@@tubbytuber@ least he calls out the incompetence - greed in these AA dei quota nominees

[@zloidooraque0]

i like how her face and voice changes when he starts to understand where it's going

[@CountryFenderBass]

I would have respect for her if she would have just said “It paid very well, I did it for the money”

[@stk6mkt]

She would have to an honest person to say that. Don't forget, she's a lawyer.

[@orionxtc1119]

She could have said..."because it was my job"

[@meltedsnowman9637]

@@orionxtc1119 That’s basically what she said.

[@worlds_okayest_pilot_421]

“sEnAtOr…” Good Lord. Her wedding must have been EXCRUCIATING.

[@death8844]

😂😂😂

[@alicevollman5769]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rd-Scorps]

' Pastor, I've married many people during the course of my career ' 🥴

[@Draven920]

🤣🤣

[@sean9448]

The LOVE of money is the root of ALL evil.

[@lolwtnick4362]

please free your burden of your money to the tax exempt churches to perpetuate diversity and trans

[@BecksssChannel]

@@lolwtnick4362found the nut case religious hater. There’s always one. You guys can’t help yourself lol

[@CreativeReaper90s]

Yes n no😂😂😂

[@kingchowdhury4056]

Yup money is the main problem

[@sean9448]

@@kingchowdhury4056 LOVE of money, not money itself. Money is neutral.

[@Sher7061]

I am a lawyer, I am not required to have morals. LOL 🤣🤣🤣

[@1linkbelt]

because it is not against the law. lol

[@meltedsnowman9637]

Nothing immoral about saying governments that have loans have an obligation to pay them back. That’s what a loan is…

[@davidwinter1192]

She is very unlikable

[@orionxtc1119]

Her arrogance shines through

[@Littleboyblew]

That's why she's lawyer

[@emem009]

She seems so condescending with her sing song voice.

[@kerryz966]

very snotty

[@jmstouter6572]

Her arrogance probably comes from her belief that she has a very great deal of power, perhaps as she, perhaps, was told she would have, if she were only to cowtow to the demands of whatever overseers were assigned to her. Even the Senator said she had a great deal of talent…and God grants them…no one else. Regardless of whether or not she may believe that her talents are coming from her or God, God has said he doesn’t give such gifts and then take them back. I am thankful that such tremendous character resides in a Great and Wonderful Creator who loves us tremendously, regardless of how we react to that gracious love….Amen.

[@lady2550]

The valley girl talk went out in the 90s. Someone tell her. Ugh so annoying

[@williamryan9195]

It's called "UPSPEAK".It is embedded in the language patterns of people in certain education levels and businesses. Big Tech is full of up speakers. It is a contrived language style.Not sure why it exists.

[@Cindi-o3b]

I agree (like totally.)

[@coppersulphate002]

exactly

[@Seemsayin]

She broke the word, "Senator". She did it in a very snotty manner. Typical.

[@Seemsayin]

@dede4004 I'm feelin ya. They, just like all of JFB's cabinet members do... they know that Joe is their daddy, and their daddy can beat up your daddy. Had enough.

[@susanfisher2581]

She has a word quota and refuses to answer his question🙄

[@Seemsayin]

@susanfisher2581 These hearings have turned into joke. They all do the same thing... filibuster, and get snotty. And they know that they can get away with it. What an embarrassment.

[@meltedsnowman9637]

@@Seemsayin People like Hawley make these hearings into a joke through the constant moral grandstanding and virtue signalling. It’s all rhetoric over substance with him.

[@karenunsworth7973]

Nailed

[@jnkmn-rt5pv]

When you can't answer the question then just keep regurgitating the same answers you've already given that didn't answer the question.

[@mikedriggers3635]

They should have called her out on the faces of contempt displayed when asked a question. 😡

[@think2146]

How could anyone answer differently to those contemptible "senators "

[@thomascope2119]

You got her flustered josh

[@lindastancek8139]

Love Josh Hawley. He ALWAYS delivers.

[@think2146]

The trash ,you forgot to say .

[@WestCoastGeoLover]

Attitude right out of the gate.

[@BB1-l2k]

Senator.... Senator.... Senator..... Senator..... Senator....

[@fisherman3832]

Would Biden's administration nominate her If she had morals

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

Lol!

[@fredflintstoner3009]

Nope... Ethics and Democrats are no a match!

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

@@fredflintstoner3009 I'd give almost anything that you were wrong, but you're not at all.

[@marilyncole6638]

Good question

[@rd-Scorps]

NO !!!

[@RVBOY2]

The lying starts when the slow blinking begins

[@ryanscottnix]

If your moral compass is guided simply by what is legal, then your moral compass is BUSTED.

[@philanna38]

Is it required to constantly say "Senator" in all her answers? Curious.

[@anthonycurtis2778]

It is part of using up as much of the Senator's time, along with the thank you for that question.

[@jaimeisreal]

As @anthonycurtis2778 put it, it's a known tactic to waste time whilst giving meaningless, word-salad answers. Lawyer crap.

[@philanna38]

@@anthonycurtis2778 Thank you for your answer. Now I know.

[@dutchgram3799]

Its her way I trying to show her power and control things as well as display a snarky way of saying the word Senator. She knows how to manipulate the time she does what she can to use up the Senators time. She is a big NO! Clever at manipulation no thought to what is right and wrong morally!!

[@lisachalmers5687]

Josh is mastering the art of condemning someone with faint praise.

[@christinasanchez9146]

Snarky responses for someone who was caught with preferences of RICH clients. " Senator" she says, lol

[@sailboatbob3969]

i hope to god she isn't approved....

[@notme1453]

Josh for president

[@anthonyspadafora1384]

She sounds like the woman trying to sell me an extended car warranty.

[@tonggao08]

😂

[@boristheblade2574]

The way she keeps saying senator after every question i would say is the definition of condescending.

[@RichardGuerrero-qh9cp]

Senator Mr. Kennedy's and Sen. Mr. Hawley - Are TRUE AMERICANS. God Bless Them. Keep up the Good Work. I could watch them all day.

[@dauphindauphin6607]

you have bright people...........intelligence is a totally different piece of cake.....

[@MrJeffcoley1]

This entire line of questioning would be over in one second if she just said that she was proud of the work she did and it’s because they are the ones paying her. Own the downside, honey.

[@meltedsnowman9637]

Hawley would continue to virtue signalling over his ridiculous argument that governments who take out loans don’t have an obligation to pay the loans back that they agreed to.

[@vin5804]

This is ridiculous. We know why, money is why. So why not.

[@jamieorourke767]

A sign of lying is the liar closing their eyes as they answer questions

[@reneecarter6702]

This is more entertaining than the Super Bowl…👀🍿

[@MVN9]

God Bless Brave Sen Josh Hawley!

[@danzamp9761]

How come no one ever answers the questions asked?

[@steved5501]

Hedge funds Corporations ; Robbers wearing Suits and Ties Liars ?Lawyers 4 $$$$$

[@cross123ish]

Thank you Josh Hawley….Missouri is so Proud of you.

[@stereowater2586]

Sparkle L Sooknanan, shame on you.

[@PatrickDigney]

He thanked them, then ripped them a new one ..lol..brilliant

[@ewanmccartney8469]

Josh Hawley is basically asking why did you do as you boss asked? Why did you do your job as best as possible? Why did you, as the law requires, represent your client to the best of your ability? He should also state why he chooses NOT to do his job and represent HIS client, the American citizens , and not do his job to the best of his ability? Voting against the border protection bill is example no. 1 !!

[@4Kandlez]

The Nazis were only following orders from the boss, does that excuse their actions? You think it's ok to screw over the little people so her wealthy clients get the biggest share of the money?

[@know_not_wickedness]

Thank you come again

[@MyzoryMaiq]

Her safe word is... Senator

[@iaf010]

😂😂😂 Damn he did her dirty with that line of questioning... He knows precisely what she did and her ethical obligations but he wants to drag a lawyer into a political fight.

[@OneMeanArtist]

It's like scamming is in their blood.

[@meltedsnowman9637]

Pretty sure scamming is Hawley the one defending the government who agreed to take out loans and then refused to pay them back.

[@jimmyroman9239]

Thank you very much senator Harley you do a great job always I appreciate you my family was born and raised in Puerto Rico and I was born in Manhattan New York I do appreciate you looking out for the little people.. as you know everybody's not smart.. and is the wisdom of some people that abused the people that don't have as much wisdom.. taking advantage of people is wrong and I believe in you sir thank you very much for your service great job....

[@qbitz08]

If Hawley finds this so distasteful --- then why doesn't he change the law to put these hedge funds in check?

[@cici5904]

Hawley is amazing 🇺🇸 he fight for Justice!

[@tomhamilton9140]

Sparkle L. Sooknanan what we do not need in government

[@tdunn2]

Just say “my obligation is to my client”. It’s the most honest thing you can say in situations like this that you’ve put yourself in.

[@meltedsnowman9637]

That’s what she said.

[@paulamcphee4993]

Well done sen josh for holding her feet to the fire x

[@SandraBucheli-l9s]

Senator Hawley 20/28 for the president of USA 🇺🇸

[@MrAxelStone]

Folks must HATE when its Hawley's turn to question them lol.

[@shea2221]

He definitely is very forceful and he goes right to the heart of the matter - need more of him in Washington

[@meltedsnowman9637]

He’s just extremely manipulative with the way he uses language. It’s all rhetoric over substance with him.

[@friend4life_33]

Code of ethics.....DTA, dont trust anybody....the senator makes good points, she needs to be more transparent

[@meltedsnowman9637]

Hawley needs to actually engage on the substance rather than this mindless virtue signalling rhetoric just to score clips online.

[@kcv35789]

If she didn’t defend them vigorously she could receive sanctions from the Bar. Josh Harley knows this. Many attorneys don’t get to choose who to represent.

[@michaelbowers3842]

she's unbearable, but representing her clients successfully is her job.

[@4Kandlez]

Then why is she so defensive about it, maybe she's unhappy about her willingness to throw people under the bus to further her career being exposed. Not good judge material.

[@michaelbowers3842]

@@4Kandlez I think she basically knows the Senate Judicial Committee is a laughable rubber stamp for whomever the White House throws up there. It's a veritable clown car with a seemingly endless stream of bozos emerging from it. I don't think they've ever voted down a single nominee, even those that don't know basic facts about the constitution. So she probably resents being questioned, which shows something about her temperament. It was nice to see Josh rattle her cage a little. She's presumably an ideologue, the only qualification required for democrats, but at least she seems competent. Frankly the fact that she was willing to apply the law without caring about how it looked or who got hurt, is maybe not too bad a thing.

[@meltedsnowman9637]

@@4Kandlez If she agrees with it, obviously she’s going to defend it. Hawley’s constant virtue signalling and moral grandstanding is completely exhausting, pretending not to know how defendant lawyers work and acting like governments don’t have an obligation to pay back loans they took out. These things lack on the substance but convince people with the unending rhetoric and manipulative slimy languages he engages in.

[@lizzymayethebordercollie]

How have they made it this far? To be nominees now!? The whole system is corrupt and thank you Josh Hawley!! Thank you for always calling these people out.

[@methag-mm1he]

And we wonder what the hell is wrong with our justice system. Need more proof?

[@MultiWhovian]

Senator... Senator... Senator... Senator... senator... Senator... Senator...

[@Isael-qk5rz]

Creating wealth Through the right information.

[@Isael-qk5rz]

He's TE LEG RAM....

[@Isael-qk5rz]

@samdeymon53 ..that's it = 4 advise.

[@ellenellis1216]

You are so damn smart and awesome Senator Hawley

[@jamusloos2859]

Her eyes have never played poker. What an insufferable person. I can't imagine the patience her husband has.

[@christopherhite2274]

She's proud of that too you can tell

[@graysondieterich8946]

5:57 these people are abhorrent

[@selvakumark1966]

I’m from India, and I feel amazing the way Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz are gruelling those individuals who come from different fields/sectors. Their understanding of the respective subject and holding no barrels are quite remarkable!!! Hats off to them❤❤❤❤

[@DonaldKDever]

Josh Hawley for President!

[@laurykristensen6239]

Everyone has a right to legal defense. Who a lawyer represents isn't a statement on her personal moral integrity.

[@emem009]

Hawley reminds me as a more polite Trey Gowdy! So smart and quick.

[@stjohnsriverrat7161]

I'm a diehard Republican ; however Nothing ever comes of these hearings.

[@Allison_Chaynes]

Cheers, Sen Hawley! 🍻

[@rwyankees]

I love how she starts out all smiles and bubbly... then she realizes where he is going. LOL Pretty funny watching her know she is being defeated.

[@jaceebrynne49]

John Kennedy is a national treasure and holds a master class on the finer ways to get the arrogant imposters to show their true selves and their activist motivations but Josh Hawley is definitely a close second in revelatory verbal interrogatory.... bravo Josh, bravo.

[@Chosen1-561]

Sen. Josh “The Pitbull” Hawley 😂

[@ModernMenace1]

Haha Hawley got her triggggerrrrrrred!!

[@meltedsnowman9637]

He’s very manipulative with the way he uses language. It’s all rhetoric over substance.

[@ModernMenace1]

@@meltedsnowman9637 your really taking a scummy lawyers side who is a piece of garbage human being. The bar is really low for you huh?

[@stephenkramp5602]

The US has a legal system, not a justice system. Lawyers are taught in law school that to lie is required and is a positive. The "normal" concept of right and wrong simply doesn't exist with lawyers. With regards to the court system and court lawyers, it doesn't get much lower than that!

[@NeoRoX90]

I'm so stealing that first line, accurate as fuck

[@ZephaniahL]

Wow -- she's good at providing no extra words at all. Like a lawyer's dream witness --- but evil.

[@geoffn54]

Hawley's talking about morality and decency here... not sure what that's got to do with lawyers.

[@cindyortiz4552]

yeah what about us Puerto Ricans??? He is fire!

[@patrickdean4853]

As much as people might not like it, she did what a lawyer is supposed to do- protect your client. In other words: buy the best justice you can afford.

[@jeffholman8146]

Correct. Which include lying and refusing to admit that they defended immoral behavior when they represented their immoral clients.

[@johnnybagadonuts]

Josh is the goat!