BREAKING NEWS: Virginia Foxx Outright Threatens Julie Su With Subpoena During Tense House Hearing

On Wednesday, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) questioned Secretary of Labor Julie Su on return to work plans during a House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing.
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[@chrisbrimhall1613]

Stop threatening…..do it! They are laughing at you

[@patriciawitt8174]

No doubt. I'm sick of empty threats and the repeated sending of stern letters. It's time for some action. These folks lie, don't respond, don't turn over documents or just don't show up at all and nothing EVER happens but more letters, more angry speeches and press conferences. They need to find some attorneys and start charging folks. 🙏❤🇺🇸

[@grainiac7824]

AMEN

[@judybridges8796]

DOUBLE AMEN. IT’S SICKENING.

[@joedoaks6517]

Julie Su was NOT confirmed for this position. She is the "acting" Secretary. She could not get confirmed because of her horrible tenure in California as the state official in charge of labor.

[@jeffupton8898]

So she should not be able to make any policy decisions.

[@nathanthompson3401]

And her demonstrated incompetence in this acting secretary role.

[@Lynn-cv1md]

WHY IS SHE HERE??? These clowns are stealing our money, resources and freedoms... Security.....,...walk her to the door..... IT STATES IN OUR CONSTITUTION The Job she is holding HAS TO BE CONFIRMED & she cannot be confirmed

[@deborahaltman5781]

And hope her pay is not equivalent to a Secretary of Labor....I'd give her $.50

[@grannyh1143]

​@deborahaltman5781 Damn, you're generous! I wouldn't give her a plug nickel.

[@PamLumpkinLoving]

Su needs to go as she is clueless. If people do not want to go to the office to work..Fire them!

[@TwoBassed]

In some respects if you can do your job from home you should be allowed to, it cuts down traffic and emissions. Having said that they still need to put in the full hours and only take the allotted breaks as you would as if you are in your office. All people paid by the taxpayers need to be in work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week!

[@davva360]

@@TwoBassed I ageee, I have worked from home for 12 years or more for a private company. I would not be here if I didn't do my job. They have laid off thousands of employees over the years and it was largely based on performance.

[@taryntaryn9090]

Also make sure they never get a pension for their part in the corruption!!!!

[@rudekid82]

​@@TwoBassed working from home is for bums that don't have real jobs

[@rbw7456]

Actually, Fox needs to go that relic should have retired years ago because I don't think she has any cognitive thought whatsoever

[@stratsman7556]

What a clown show this whole administration is. America will pay the price for this lying administration down the road. Just pathetic

[@Lynn-cv1md]

AND we're feeling it now

[@deborah6298]

Yes we will

[@jennisykes7473]

ALREADY IS , ALREADY IS!! SMDH😓

[@TwoBassed]

And you will continue to feel it for decades to come with the deficit they have run up!

[@rcustis2645]

We’re paying for it now!

[@JimmyHigdon-t1b]

What going in the U.S. this country is falling apart we need to vote democrats out FJB 🎉

[@BudaKhan420]

When Biden wins against all rational sense AGAIN in ‘24, maybe you’ll get it then. I’m loath to say it, but voting can’t save the country. Even if Trump wins.

[@JaneDoe-ql7sc]

No, we need to vote time-wasting public show-women & show-men Republicans out!

[@tonyborelli.]

​@@JaneDoe-ql7sc excuse u? ms foxx was not wasting time. she repeatedly stopped the witness from doing so. u r flat out lying. rewind the video

[@emilinebelle7811]

@@tonyborelli. Those people are purposely being obtuse. They want America to fail that’s why they’re pointing the finger at the right side of the aisle because we actually want what’s best for our country not for our country to fall apart.

[@ricksmith4736]

@@JaneDoe-ql7sc And you are proof AGAIN that all should not be allowed to vote.... Are you a chinaman too??

[@valentinasylvester4709]

This woman cannot answer a straight question?!?! Replace her!

[@Wrathofkala]

All these people in the Biden administration are Puppets. None of them can answer a straight question and they all are liars. We shouldn't have confirm any of these people.

[@JaneDoe-ql7sc]

Didn't you notice at all? - Everytime she started to answer a question, Foxy Foxx interrupted her with a whole different question!

[@angryhermit4291]

​@JaneDoe-ql7sc is this your first Su video?

[@RhondaBAZ]

Thank you Virginia Foxx..this would be the same question if even allowed in the private sector..none of this BS would be tolerated..better have answers..better respond within 24 to 48 hours..gov employees have it made..we are tired of again two standards for government employees and one for the rest of us..with our hard earned and sparse dollars from the theft of our government!

[@deborahmyers5205]

Exactly

[@DrDaveSalisburyPhDMBA]

Hold this person in contempt! Remove her from office!

[@normsteez]

Everyone of these secretaries is a DEI hire! It’s insane

[@raynestormwayne7849]

Su isn’t able to answer questions because she’s incompetent

[@jamesrobinson2138]

Or just flat out lying. They’re both equally as bad.

[@marknelson5235]

Never heard someone say so much about nothing

[@cliffordbuttle4529]

But no come backs 😢😢😢

[@DanealLamb]

Have you listened to KH?

[@keplergso8369]

It's her job !

[@kimburnicle1556]

Julie Su can’t speak the truth. Can’t answer a simple question. Get rid of the game player!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jesavino1255]

Not one democrat can answer

[@RobertLapointe-os3kj]

​@@jesavino1255Yes that is true, they keep fillibustering until the clock runs out

[@13thBear]

The Acting Secretary is incapable of answering a question, yes or no. She can't or won't answer questions!

[@getworking5652]

what part did "you" play? "we..." No, there is no "we" in YOU.

[@jackack1429]

Bravo!

[@teslaquake4748]

there is no respect of persons in the eyes of the true Church. She is not exactly dumb, or she would of said no. She was winging it

[@gregwillams8324]

She checked boxes when she had no clue what she is doing. How she became acting secretary of anything is beyond me

[@JohnDeLay-rg6wn]

Can you say Diversity Hire?!💩

[@Durenda-dw7bp]

Another DEI hire !!

[@Lynn-cv1md]

Whom ever gave her that spot NEEDS FIRED

[@bretthaines2676]

I agree... the Senator is old as dirt and shouldn't be heading a bingo night, let alone a House Committee.

[@VoidHalo]

She was talking about Julie Su.

[@maxbang1813]

Unfortunately "the big guy" can't just be fired.

[@maxbang1813]

​@@bretthaines2676And joe biden shouldn't be walking around pretending he's the president either.

[@pricklycactusblossom6790]

'Whom ever' is actually 'whoever'🌹.. . and I agree with your comment.

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Rep. Foxx is pissed! She did not get a single answer to her questions.

[@ninaappelt9001]

I bet she wasn't surprised, though.

[@jackack1429]

She's so good.

[@Jeff-us4dr]

Ms. Foxx would not let her answer. She knew she wouldn't like the answer.

[@ApricotData474]

Anybody who can’t answer a question with a yes or no should automatically be thrown out.

[@mattrinker2947]

There would be no politicians on either side the, nice try.

[@michaelzalecki5596]

mattrinker2947 and that would be terrible for you biden bots wouldn't it 🤣

[@fgbowen]

Automatically. Now!!! She is NOT going to Answer a Question!

[@fgbowen]

Automatically! Now!! She is Not Going To Answer A Question!

[@richardclifton4120]

You tell 'em, Virginia Foxx. I am so tired of these people who think they can get away with their paychecks and not earn them. Less government would be more beneficial to all taxpayers because from all the hearings I watched the respondent never answers if it goes against their personal agenda or the party they represent.

[@SarahSherrill-e7k]

Love you Senator, keep up the good work!

[@jeffreyolp4198]

Government employees in a union were one of the worst things to happen to our republic. You can not fire the idiots that fester in every agency.

[@Bradimus1981]

As a 15 year US Federal Employee I can this. I have seen many great co-workers get fired unjustly for some of the strangest reasons. I have seen far more superiors continue to keep their jobs, get promoted despite the reality that mostly if they were employed by a private company, they would have been fired and maybe brought up on charges. Oh and the unions really do not offer much protection. I was a member of a union while employed by the government, they did little to nothing. Basically I paid them for nothing. The unions in many cases are a "scape goat", but there are other cases where the unions can cause problems, but you have to remember, the unions really only support the lowest level of a workforce. In my experience it is management that causes the greatest effect on the performance of an employee.

[@Cheryl-dy5ug]

Unions in the government is a travesty,they should be disbanded immediately

[@yamstar1johnson991]

The burritos in the bag on the chair behind the acting secretary's right shoulder is more qualified than the acting secretary.

[@tinagreen7502]

😂😂😂

[@teslaquake4748]

dont forget, you got to get the one that hired her too

[@bnm0312]

Do these idiots take lessons on how to NOT answer questions? She didn't even attempt to answer any one of her questions. Embarrassing.

[@robinperronjones5024]

These departments seem to do what they want when they want with no control by the Government. What a amateur circus

[@Durenda-dw7bp]

The money is stolen from WE THE PEOPLE. TAXATION WITH/OUT REPRESENTATION !! FJB and his Entire Administration !

[@eriklarson2066]

All these agencies should be closed, government unions should be disbanded

[@Bradimus1981]

As a 15 year federal employee and a union member during that time, I can understand your frustration and I can certainly understand why you would want to do away with the unions. I myself hated the union we had, they took our money and did little in return. I rarely supported my union. When we should have gotten their support, nothing and than I would see them do things that forced me to work with idiots. I am not sure if unions should be completely disbanded. I think there is another solution to allow some form of collective bargaining representation to be available and still work well with that organization. My largest issue with being a federal employee was the actions of my superiors, actions that in most cases in the private sector would have gotten them fired or worse. The lack of consequences. Our agencies lack that.

[@VoidHalo]

Don't bother with responses linger than a sentence. They rarely get read. People just want to complain. Not listen.

[@DaveL188]

​@@Bradimus1981is the federal agency that you work for in the enumerated powers of the federal government.🤔

[@peggyjohnson9223]

THIS IS THE WASTE OF MONEY, THEY DON'T DO THEIR JOB'S BUT THEY KEEP TAKING THE CHECK'S. IT'S THE DEMOCRAPIC WAY.

[@Bradimus1981]

@@DaveL188 I am no longer employed by any government agency or entity. I did work for a US Federal Agency though, two of them in fact.

[@ronaldbrouhard1247]

Someone who's HONEST can give 'yes' or 'not answers. "WORD SALAD" does NOT deserve $$$.

[@thomascope2119]

Su should step down she isnt qualified

[@darlenegoodall7797]

There are probably more people unemployed than ever before.

[@cynthiekelley8786]

Absolutely not. Unemployment is at its lowest in the last 50 years

[@Tread1775]

@@cynthiekelley8786 most have fallen off the government’s definition of who is counted. They’ve slipped through the cracks. ✌️

[@cynthiekelley8786]

@@Tread1775 no they haven’t. Stop with the lies.

[@KevinMayfield-i4p]

It's always "if we just had more money".....

[@jeffreyolp4198]

The more videos I watch of this woman’s answers the angrier she makes me. Incompetent and corrupt employees flood our government and it should all be down sized by 75% at the least.

[@HowardOchs-xk8xu]

D.e.i. at work. Where is my check?

[@Someone-kg8qf]

A big check at that, she's making almost $400k a year.

[@MaryBrewer-dr9uv]

labor secretary doesn't know how to answer a question

[@warp9p659]

Can't believe they're still wearing those utterly ridiculous face diapers.

[@docusi2674]

Neurosis

[@Bradimus1981]

Yeah, is that some kind of Democrat "thing" or something? I mean if they have a cold or are ill, so be it, but I think we can guess that is not the real reason. lol

[@anthonyrinaldo1133]

Way to go Virginia.

[@jonathanturek5846]

V Foxx voted to NOT impeach mayorkis ... She thinks that guy deserves his job. I lost the respect i had for her after that. Sad

[@evelynminervini8368]

Maybe she prefers the devil she knows rather than the devil she doesn't know. With 6 months left of his tenure, it's most likely a wise choice.

[@ozspencers]

To all supposedly outraged Republicans (and Conservatives in the UK, Liberals in Australia, etc) stop TELLING us the other side's cheating, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

[@angusgow1887]

Cant do much if the DOJ will not charge any of these people

[@_DB.COOPER]

It’s what the people want, they voted for it.

[@magikmycology6660]

Not paying taxes anymore - consequences be damned. I literally do not care anymore.

[@maxbang1813]

It wasn't as much of a "threat" as it was a promise. She was sent there to answer questions. The congress woman had every right to say what she said.

[@ricktiberio]

So the PBGC told the BGRT that the SEC did not agree with the AOJ and then went to NBC. Perfectly clear to me.

[@HBR677]

Thanks Joe/ you choose nothing but the best 👏👏👏😅

[@carolynw8614]

The best liars

[@iainsutherland1113]

Go Virginia Foxx 💪 I’ve been wondering when someone was going to address the issue of these people ducking and diving their way through these sessions and never giving a straight answer! This lady is not fit for her role, she doesn’t plead to know about anything that’s going on in her department.

[@Randydaudt]

DEI on display. Brilliant!

[@phylliscurtner5578]

Thank you Viginia Foxx. When did it become acceptable to ignore Congress? This needs to be stopped now! You need to make a big example out of someone to get your point across that this will no longer be tolerated. Thank you for all that you do.

[@Juno-z4n]

Refuses to answer then has the audacity to ask for money.

[@frankiejames6651]

That's why she's been nominated.

[@marlenecardinahl9346]

Donot pay all the people who do not comply

[@tedolsen6251]

Reduce the size of government - no excuses.

[@barbarachieppo9603]

Trying to weed through Su's rhetoric hurts my head. Good Lord.

[@RobbieGreen-i7u]

Fired !!! Get these incompetent people OUT of our government

[@Lomojo31]

She was not confirmed for this job. It isnt even constitutional for her to be there in that seat. Strong work Congress in enforcing rules. Lol

[@janiceharris2999]

This entire adm has been schooled on how to not answer any questions from anyone, congress included.

[@jackack1429]

Just like the protesters at college campuses who have been coached to say, "We are not trained to speak with the media."...

[@BenCarling-z9l]

that’s a great answer to a question I never asked Trey Goudy-

[@robcates2383]

This ADMINISTRATION, is a disgusting waste of money!!!!!!!!

[@bronwenable]

One can only imagine the disfunction, theft, bribery, and harassment in her office.

[@eddys.razorxp6445]

Close the agencies.

[@donaldgrant9067]

They need to start putting these government people in jail for not answering questions.

[@jeffcastetter6122]

This lady is holding their feet to the fire 🔥

[@AlO-c5u]

They don’t give a dam about a subpoena. It’s ridiculous they just go there and get around not answering any of the questions. It’s ridiculous. They get away with it. It’s useless.

[@bullmoose5574]

She never answers the questions. It's like she's not hearing the questions.

[@rachaelcourtnell7275]

Oh, she's been watching Majorca too much.

[@Dee-sn5uh]

You are awesome Virginia Foxx!Sickem!

[@abuzman123]

The ineptitude and evasiveness of bureaucrats especially Democrat hires is staggering.

[@CoiffuresCommunity]

GOD BLESS VIRGINIA FOXX, SHE IS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITES,ahhhhhhh Refreshing

[@DaTooch_e]

she's older than Biden.

[@johnboyd6943]

Su wouldn't last one week in the private sector. Why are government employees allowed to get away with such incompetence? It is easy to fix - sack them and hire someone who is prepared to be accountable.

[@scottsetzke7967]

2:56 4 points 1 no monies were ever paid to anyone. 2 the money has been returned. How the fuck does that make sense.

[@rabrab3]

We LOVE you Virginia Foxx!!

[@davidgarton2387]

Stop the people being questioned always starting with "thank-you for your question ". This is just a tactic to give them more time to concoct their next lie.

[@jbsang54]

They should title this how to have a lush job working only 5 days out of one month what a deal.

[@cliffordbuttle4529]

And they get a big pension 😢😢😢😢😢

[@osso682]

Double talking word salad... and never answering anything. Typical in this administration.

[@richard-cf8ce]

It's time for action quit threatening

[@HighRailmaxx]

Su is from California EDD she lost over 30 Billion Taxpayer Dollars.

[@FrankQuattrocchi-j6k]

A government problem has always been that you keep hiring the wrong people they keep abusing the power in one way or the other and then they have to be investigated another waste of time and money. Let's put the proper people in position so that they don't need a babysitter

[@cherylulakovic8613]

Dept. Of Labor woman acts like she is on drugs. WTH does she actually do??

[@hdrake1000]

Unaccountable. Apparently, she is not capable of doing this job. All she does is collect a paycheck.

[@beckygreen467]

Please get term limits . This old women is crazy.

[@LadyDi-mg2bo]

Virginia Foxx needs to hold hands with Mitch McConnell walking out the door and wave goodbye.

[@bentaylor8342]

More word salad from the administration!

[@catmanrescue1]

Snap!

[@docusi2674]

No one named Su should be in charge of an American govt agency.

[@hoagan54]

I have watched Su being interviewed by several people and she refuses to answer questions. She goes off on a speech that she has in her head and listens to nothing else

[@cjaneAlaska]

Who the hell is still working from home? This is absurd. If your boss tells you to be in the office, you better by golly be in the office.

[@poisonhawke1]

DUH! There are no consequences, why would they comply? Worthless committees!

[@lareina5034]

They still aren't answering questions, completely absurd.

[@carlFIELD-pj9ej]

Will she ever be able to answer a question !! FFS

[@cindybrooke7605]

Help Americans not illegals.

[@Linda-f6f6k]

She cannot give a straight answer. Blah, blah, blah. Probably why she got the job.

[@jimkeeling]

They never answer direct questions!

[@plaisirdeskier]

another incompetent gov employee

[@gunnyd9282]

Why do we keep voting these octogenarians???

[@TubeOnRichard]

People and agencies are not held to account and suffer no consequences for disregarding responsibility. This needs to change

[@dougfheck]

There should be a rule for all federal employees who are asked to appear in front of congress. If you refuse to answer a question you lose your job. That would make these hearings 1,000% more productive

[@terryfriend16]

@5:25, Chairwoman Foxx is correct: people working from home aren't working.

[@shauntonesify]

How the hell is this woman in charge of the DOL?

[@Buckaroobaby1]

Must be nice making $$ on the taxpayers backs.....and do NOTHING.

[@timcole213]

Calculated evasiveness and obfuscation.

[@phillygirl52jax44]

No more money. We don't care about your budget request. Sick of handing out money for these do nothing people with no answers.

[@mattschrader5047]

Apparently all of those binders she brought with her to this hearing were full of excuses and horse shit since that's all she had for answers.

[@regularguy761]

government waste, incompetence, and corruption on display

[@SarahSherrill-e7k]

Oh yes, just give me more money!

[@dkajj]

-#1. there was no money paid to those that didn't deserve it -2nd, we did get the money back. --- ME --- Wait, what???? -----

[@trevorhart545]

Point One = There was NO MONEY PAID Point Two = That "NO MONEY" has been returned If no money was paid then WHAT money was there to be returned? So we have either ONE or TWO lies straight away! Point Three = Investigations have NO STATUORY TIME LINE Point Three = Budget Request? NO Tell ME when you get people BACK TO WORK Point Three = I, my team do reply Point Four = What Restrictions on Apprenticeship HAVE YOU REMOVED = NOTHING but WORD SALAD, LIES and DEMONCRAT RUBBISH?