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

At Wednesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) questioned Sparkle L. Sooknanan, nominee to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, about her past work.
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[@Ralph_Smith0724]

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

[@rodh3613]

Like Manson, Dahmer, and Bundy.

[@Nathan_Coley]

​@@rodh3613I suppose you'll only equate Republicans to serial killers...

[@rodh3613]

@@Nathan_Coley Nah. just those 3 in particular.

[@jb2278]

Not rational are you? ​@@rodh3613

[@Dyaltic]

​@@rodh3613🤡

[@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

[@maynardraggio326]

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

[@davidwinter1192]

She is very unlikable

[@orionxtc1119]

Her arrogance shines through

[@user-ip7qo5st9h]

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.

[@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.

[@user-iy6de7qi1r]

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

[@tonykerrison1983]

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

[@barbarakennedy1]

C word

[@Lgalitz]

Every crooked man/woman has their price.

[@user-kq8nh1gt6q]

​@@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

[@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

[@hakshustletv]

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]

@@hakshustletv In other words they are dishonest bullshit artists.

[@Edwin-en5gc]

Tricky scoundrels

[@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.

[@danielburubeltz8337]

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% !!!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@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"!

[@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"

[@VaultTecc]

@@dr.ryttmastarecctm6595 Corrupted by the forces of Chaos

[@kayvee9094]

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

[@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.

[@user-qf7ud5de9h]

Barracuda

[@user-iy6de7qi1r]

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 ?

[@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]

👍👍😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@mt-qc2qh]

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

[@mroberts3835]

Josh Hawley you the man👍

[@bmxbandito9]

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

[@jessearias12]

The calm before the storm! 😆 I love it.

[@user-ng7rt9jt2i]

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

[@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

[@user-zp6wk9pl8v]

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

[@CreativeReaper90s]

Yes n no😂😂😂

[@user-vw7wh4zd1v]

Love Hawley. From the UK

[@obiwanshinobi76]

Yeah me too

[@wendibernhardt9190]

She shouldn't be a judge in a pie factory

[@zloidooraque0]

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

[@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

[@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]

🤣🤣

[@mikedriggers3635]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-vf3de6et3z]

I agree (like totally.)

[@coppersulphate002]

exactly

[@Sher7061]

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

[@1linkbelt]

because it is not against the law. lol

[@fisherman3832]

Would Biden's administration nominate her If she had morals

[@user-iy6de7qi1r]

Lol!

[@fredflintstoner3009]

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

[@user-iy6de7qi1r]

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

[@marilyncole6638]

Good question

[@rd-Scorps]

NO !!!

[@sailboatbob3969]

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

[@anthonyspadafora1384]

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

[@yuelingchu4361]

😂

[@ericshellhamer9847]

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

[@cyberjoe77]

Exactly! But of course a liberal always has to be perceived as doing it for the “children”.

[@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"

[@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.

[@Allison_Chaynes]

Cheers, Sen Hawley! 🍻

[@WestCoastGeoLover]

Attitude right out of the gate.

[@RVBOY2]

The lying starts when the slow blinking begins

[@christinasanchez9146]

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

[@reneecarter6702]

This is more entertaining than the Super Bowl…👀🍿

[@thomascope2119]

You got her flustered josh

[@karenunsworth7973]

Nailed

[@shea2221]

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

[@dianneadams3358]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jaimeizreal8810]

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.

[@ryanscottnix]

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

[@boristheblade2574]

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

[@MVN9]

God Bless Brave Sen Josh Hawley!

[@vin5804]

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

[@lisachalmers5687]

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

[@dauphindauphin6607]

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

[@lindastancek8139]

Love Josh Hawley. He ALWAYS delivers.

[@tomhamilton9140]

Sparkle L. Sooknanan what we do not need in government

[@cross123ish]

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

[@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.

[@OneMeanArtist]

It's like scamming is in their blood.

[@DonaldKDever]

Josh Hawley for President!

[@notme1453]

Josh for president

[@steved5501]

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

[@paulamcphee4993]

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

[@stereowater2586]

Sparkle L Sooknanan, shame on you.

[@MyzoryMaiq]

Her safe word is... Senator

[@Isael-qk5rz]

Creating wealth Through the right information.

[@Isael-qk5rz]

He's TE LEG RAM....

[@Isael-qk5rz]

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

[@friend4life_33]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Brian67859]

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

[@christopherhite2274]

She's proud of that too you can tell

[@t-nutz3370]

Haha Hawley got her triggggerrrrrrred!!

[@jamusloos2859]

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

[@graysondieterich8946]

5:57 these people are abhorrent

[@danzamp9761]

How come no one ever answers the questions asked?

[@jamieorourke767]

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

[@methag-mm1he]

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

[@beckymccreary592]

Who thought it was a good idea to name a child Sparkle?

[@mattcavanaugh6082]

The oligarchy takes care of itself.

[@skolifoust49]

Every time she close her eyes a lie is coming

[@mindyourbusiness4101]

She was just doing her job according to the laws that our "representatives" in DC approve.

[@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?

[@lizs5709]

If she says "SENATOR" one more time....💪💪💪

[@ericzippro3231]

Love Sen Hawley! Need more like him.

[@emem009]

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

[@Mda878]

Is someone acts like that in public imagine how she acts in private

[@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

[@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.

[@sheilapearson9251]

Don't let her in 🤬

[@gmshadowtraders]

"Do you want to say anything to the people of Puerto Rico?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@geoffn54]

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

[@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.

[@mcpig3240]

She should have used my lawyers: Dewey, Cheatem, and Howe.

[@ZephaniahL]

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

[@steveravnitzky6711]

Wish Senator Hawkeye & Senator Kennedy were my 2 elected officials in the US Senate here in Arizona.

[@know_not_wickedness]

Thank you come again

[@chfpontiac5849]

When the griller becomes the grilled! ⚖️ 😂

[@csg-cutesmilegooner1690]

He finished her off 🤣🤣😂😂

[@MultiWhovian]

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

[@johnnybagadonuts]

Josh is the goat!

[@peterbaruxis2511]

I have ESP, every time the chairman say's "thank you Senator (whoever,) Mr Hawley;" the witnesses all say in their heads "awww Sh**."

[@bobfranks8719]

Busted.

[@ellenellis1216]

You are so damn smart and awesome Senator Hawley

[@fsm12385]

She has Very angry eyes , Senetor Hawley is awesome .