"'I'd F--- You Right Here...'": John Kennedy Grills Jerome Powell Shocking Reports About Employees

[@empireoflizards]

Imagine, if govt. employees had to fear the same scrutiny as the average citizen, we would live in a whole different world. Likely, a better one.

[@michaelwimberley6695]

Absolutely a better one

[@albertchavez2693]

Yup if they had a little integrity.

[@lv4077]

Integrity in a position where you can’t be fired,have limitless power,and virtually no oversight? No,I don’t think a bureaucrat has anything to fear in this administration

[@davef.2329]

Darned skippy!

[@Don-qf4hy]

Tell me about it

[@soldtobediers]

''No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot.'' ~Mark Twain

[@jamesgalbraith1742]

The government is way too big and it is spending way too much money. That is the problem. We need to change it.

[@harrychristian4291]

We need to be it. Think about it. It's not going to get any better. When judgment is frowned upon like it is in virtually all meaningful quarters, nothing will lead to any true accountability. To quote "Breaking Bad", "full measure".

[@jamesgalbraith1742]

@@harrychristian4291 I guess we’ll have to live in poverty

[@harrychristian4291]

@@jamesgalbraith1742Sad response, but while we are not yet in total manifest defeat, I suggest we make better plans than to live in poverty because of a weak satanic government. We are actually in charge if we will just realize it and decide to take full measure. I experience the pain of your chagrin though.

[@mdubbaneh]

That’s the point tbh. Overspend and when shit hits the fan, print all the money to pay the debt. Have no one trust you but you still have all the goods and services the debt paid for completed and done so you come out on top

[@user-et2fj8xm5l]

1 trillion dollars every 100 days…

[@jaimeisreal]

Senator John Kennedy is a Man of great integrity. I have the utmost respect for this Man. One of the greatest politicians of all time. That's not an overstatement.

[@forfiverr3873]

Shut up bot. Influenced elections enough yet?

[@danmc3369]

No one should ever tell Senator Kennedy that his time has expired. He is articulate, respectful and get's right to business. One the finest U.S. Senators the United States has ever known. He's from an extremely rare breed.

[@mrchowrules295]

Honestly the best part about John Kennedy is that he spouts his crazy head off, and then immediately the Senate just votes the opposite of what he says. Every time. He's all talk, no power. There's a reason why Louisiana is known as the rectum of the US.

[@totallldigital]

Yep!

[@scottythomas7086]

That''s What I Like About The South! lol

[@blindlemon9]

Agreed. He’s a brilliant man whe really works to better our nation.

[@werethefugoweew6090]

@@mrchowrules295 Kennedy is a "good ole boy" impersonator and is kept around just for entertainment.

[@rogueirl]

why do we only get 5 minutes for questioning but lobbyists can evade shit for years

[@doresearchstopwhining]

Because of "Citizens United" which of course you can thank republicans for.

[@Bucketheadxx]

@@doresearchstopwhiningDumbest comment reward:

[@doresearchstopwhining]

@@Bucketheadxx Oh yeah? Explain how citizens united is not entirely because of republicans? Enlighten me...

[@cliffordbuttle4529]

They get free toilet paper 😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@southside1975]

@@doresearchstopwhining keep making comments like this you get the clown picture

[@canderson5098]

Betcha a dollar that the behavior that goes on between the employees of Congress is a million times worse.

[@cliffthatcher4574]

Same probably but definitely not a million times worse.

[@JohnReynolds-ni5lv]

Cocaine in the White House, open borders, Hunter’s escapades and FJB. YEP, we’ve got a free for all running this country.

[@rogersmith4834]

I'd betcha it always has been.

[@DrProgNerd]

We could bet a dollar - but it's only worth $0.03

[@paulpena5040]

@@cliffthatcher4574 but I bet @canderson can exaggerate a billion times better than you.

[@bobvick5175]

Senator John Kennedy is a National Treasure!!

[@dbpearce0946]

He is a lot of mouth,,expected and ignored!!!

[@dericksuapaia]

@@dbpearce0946lol you are a mouthful

[@jerryitaly3579]

He really loves all that salacious material!!

[@pannasfxcitey]

If I handled my finances like the government , I'd be broke. But Washington spends like young kids with a credit card

[@EatMyOats]

By KIDS you mean Trust Fund Junkies?

[@raprock5000]

Yeah broke to the core but they can let 10 million illegals in for the working class to fund. Meanwhile throwing every traffic violation possible at the US Citizens. But illegals can come in and be supplied an income from American citizens.

[@gregaiken1725]

not just broke, but in prison

[@bobdistel1360]

They have a legal printing press and nothing, nothing to back it up.

[@2155raulito]

Like in Australia and Chile, the government by law, cannot print money other than Reserve or Central Banks We would be another Argentina, which lib d of credit over credit over credit

[@billmonroe8826]

Chairman is a prime example of do as I say but not as I do. The rules apply to you but not to me! Exactly what's wrong with the leaders across the United States of America especially DC!

[@Tyler-vw9bh]

Seriously... his excuse was "Im the chairman".... I guess the 'leaders of the free world' have never heard of leading by example. Also, it's crazy that they only get a couple of minutes, I get they have a lot to do but getting a lot done on a few things is better than getting nothing done on a lot.

[@leokeglovic1536]

As a constituent of the chairman, l have never voted for him nor will l ever vote for him.

[@froth7133]

Hoping you realize Fed Powell is not responsible for FDIC. He has no mandate. The Senate however does have influence! Not sure his point here.

[@suzanneroberge494]

I like the way Mr. Kennedy tries to give credit where credit is due. I've seen him do that before.

[@aj-2savage896]

It's how he sets up idiots and liars to be exposed as idiots and liars.

[@miloatlantis2549]

Powell is a lifelong Republican and is much smarter than Kennedy. @@aj-2savage896

[@kevinehrlich6988]

Except they don’t deserve any credit

[@LilladyTK]

Mhmm.... Not completely....

[@dylanwirtz869]

Sure and then proceeded to waste everyone’s (including the Senate)’s time for the next 5 minutes like an idiot

[@DebbiePike77]

Not many like Senator Kennedy. He's a jewel!! Thanks

[@Closertotruth2]

“I’d like to quote you if that’s ok.” OMG got to LOVE Kennedy.

[@AniwayasSong]

This is exactly the govt. our Founding Fathers told us to never allow.

[@alecbarrett2248]

Hearing Kennedy say the F word just felt dirty. 😂

[@frez777]

that muther humper was bangin when we were in diapers

[@kazithecanecorso2724]

So naughty. What a naught boy

[@Mdebacle]

That was the whole point of Kennedy's monologue.

[@nateo200]

Watch him read the explicit "childrens books" and you'll laugh

[@bobcratchet3736]

I liked the P word 😂

[@harrychristian4291]

"I do not remember that and I think I would". LOLOLOL

[@earlcollins9310]

Absolute class ,, you did six minutes 😂😂😂

[@raprock5000]

😆😁👍🏾

[@Allen-fm1zh]

Agree. Who is the Richard that chairs that committee?

[@paulanctil4880]

Man they should just let Kennedy,Cruz, and Jordan question these guys for all the Republicans because they seem like the only ones doing there homework

[@patricklamberti1518]

They’ve the only ones asking ridiculous questions, they love grandstanding, worthless showboating

[@danL1011]

@@patricklamberti1518 [grandstanding, worthless showboating] Exposing egregious behavior of gov't officials is grandstanding and showboating??? 🙄 Might you might be correct about the "worthless" part given the corrupt Biden admin -- especially Merrick Garland's DOJ.

[@markwalker8647]

This is good stuff. Wake up !!!!!!

[@Pictureinpicture77]

incompetence is everywhere 😅😅😅

[@bilindamueller3154]

Dei everywhere. These are activists, not true representatives

[@stephaniewomacks8827]

Sounds like the entire government from top down

[@CraigFactsareFacts]

Ummm...who "rules" the government? Despite who is in office, who RULES the GOVERNMENT? The Deep State does, doesn't it? No? Unelected, entrenched government employees...right? Now, just for kicks, let's be real, okay? The Democrats/Socialists rule the government and, for the most part, are nearly impossible to fire. Assuming other Democrats/Socialists even wanted them fired. Get real, Slick. Think. mattmann5620

[@thepapervigilante2208]

The highest levels of corruption are seeing in this times

[@KA-te7xk]

THIS KENNEDY IS THE BEST KENNEDY!! 💯🇺🇸💯🇺🇸

[@baselinesweb]

A refreshing responder to questions. So unlike many of the people that come before congress.

[@vickiegreenway]

Thank you Senator Kennedy 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😊

[@JasRaymond1]

Not only is this the worse President and administration ever but now it looks like the employees are too.

[@Gufenaugh]

You’re kidding, Boris.😊😊

[@jda1951]

Look at the example they're being led by. The buck stops there

[@vallejoborncalihasbecomeal9022]

"Unsustainable Fiscal Path!"

[@67Pepper]

But the economy is doing just great! Sarcasm here.

[@johnborrelli7944]

A government employee that answers questions. Hats off to JP

[@mazikeenwicca6393]

I love Senator Kennedy, they are scared of him.

[@docjodoc1]

Everyone should be scared of him. He's on the Senate Banking Committee and he doesn't know which way is up.

[@goldismoney5899]

No they are not. It is a show. Nothin ever changes.

[@Mary-ef6jj]

I love Kennedy,,,, put him in his place. ❤

[@docjodoc1]

You mean a drunk tank?

[@BillYenair0077]

Are there any openings at FDIC ?

[@juliuscaver]

🤣

[@snakerstran9101]

I don't know, sounds like you would have to put on makeup and put out. The pitchers are already there, they would be looking for catchers.

[@frez777]

heard dat

[@docjodoc1]

Yes, at least two per employee.

[@gautruc]

😂😂😂

[@llamamama1003]

Thank you Senator Kennedy

[@oldscoutinks_7482]

With all due respect Mr. Chairman…..but you can GFY! What a class act the chairman is…..🤡

[@dh5380]

You got it backwards! No class

[@oldscoutinks_7482]

@@dh5380 correct! You are right about that.

[@dh5380]

@@oldscoutinks_7482 He’s a no class act!

[@trappart9209]

​@@dh5380it is a part of the joke

[@rbrowning9617]

Some people don't get sarcasm. I totally understood what you meant 👍

[@Chadh-e6h]

That is phucking hilarious

[@margieclissold3126]

Idaho loves you Sir, Mr Kennedy, You're the best, Bless your heart

[@venmas8199]

Love this guy! He’s my favorite senator.

[@AtanuKDey]

Sen Kennedy is my favorite too.

[@TylerDurden-n8b]

At the end of our lives all we've got is our honor and integrity if we even have that.

[@KeyserSoseRulz]

In 20 years after your death, most people don't feel sad anymore. In 40 years after your death, most of what you produced, including art, may be destroyed, lost or irrelevant to most. In 60 years after your death, most people don't know who you were and never met you in person. In 80 years after your death, most of what you have ever said or done is forgotten. In 100 years after your death, you are forgotten entirely. All your earthly footprint is mostly erased. Even people in your own remaining family don't know anything relevant about you. The oral tradition about you, if any, is rare and inaccurate.

[@scottgoodman8993]

I know, right? Not really much point in being here at all.😂🕳@@KeyserSoseRulz

[@briancote8216]

We have the legacy of what is passed to the next. Integrity of being extorted and even worse extortion of the unborn

[@scarbo2229]

Keeping track of who has gone over his allotted time is the solemn duty of this chairman. 😂

[@dolozambra2242]

Of course! Especially when their shenanigans are coming to light! We wouldn't want to see them lose their "integrity" would we?

[@jamesparker1071]

Rules are for fools who can't use tools.

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

The vast majority of Congress have gone well beyond their useful time. Sen. Kennedy is NOT one of them.

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

You'd think he had a chicken in the oven. Stuffed with throat lozenges.

[@andrewgillett5411]

@@wcstrawberryfields8011his voice is a little unsettling. my guess is he’s smoked most of his life

[@jenniferpowers7006]

Gotta love Kennedy! Always on target and truthful.

[@johnkilty1419]

I think he is effing weird!

[@miloatlantis2549]

Kennedy is a clown show.

[@tylerm2703]

Nah

[@gautruc]

What a show from Sen. Kenedy.

[@rhondahunnel7112]

Keep em in check Senator Kennedy...👍🏻👍🏻🙌🙌

[@zorzobukumica628]

.... and keep on voting for same 2 parties and expect different results :))))

[@itsmeGeorgina]

It seems it was ding dong Kennedy who needed the checking, he needed to be reminded of how to tell time

[@Scottcombs-o7v]

He is awsome!!!

[@dakotafred1829]

Waste of time. Nothing gets done.

[@VickiePorter-lv5dz]

😂😂😂😂Senator Kennedy ROCKS!

[@docjodoc1]

And he sounds like he poured vodka over it for lunch. Does he know where he is?

[@debiebridges6675]

Mr Kennedy, I am so proud of you as a congressman. I trust you so much. I pray a lot for you Sir.

[@br529]

They have these meetings. Ask questions get bad answers. Nothing happens ever

[@frez777]

yep

[@linuxmaster9679]

This is all theater. Remember the FED is a private banking systems.

[@rainick]

Not really, The Federal Reserve's was created through an act of congress, and its leaders are appointed by the government. Because of this it is part of the government, and thus public not private. (This is not a defense of the Federal Reserve)

[@richardweyland116]

@@rainick Get a clue. This is an unconstitutional agency run by a private banking cartel. Look up The Creature From Jekyll Island by Griffith. There is a KZbin video where he gives a lecture about this book.

[@FUCKTHESYSTEM71]

It's a big club and you aint in it

[@kn478]

@@rainick you clearly have zero practical work experience in this industry .. there is obviously more to than just textbook definitions and history you read online..

[@OggiDoggie59]

Ya, like Amtrak and the Post Office are private companies!

[@KarrennCoffey]

Legislation and investigation in 5 min. Intervals is no way to get things done...

[@frez777]

dog n pony show

[@jamesnewton485]

Really strange hearing the "F" word being spoken by Mr. Kennedy.

[@StephenPaulTroup]

It was but I think he thinks decorum is not nearly as important as the People knowing what is going on in our gov't.

[@markbreaux2370]

Thanks for your service? They are getting paid a salary and everything they can steal.

[@petermclelland278]

I watch this stuff & end up thinking - what the fk do all these high sallaried public servants really do?

[@donnab5071]

They screw the American citizens!!

[@thatoneguy378]

You're looking at it. Nothing. They get on t.v. for a few minutes every so often then that's it. They probably sit at home in their underwear surrounded by dirt and filth while someone else feeds them and cleans up after them.

[@edhastie6074]

Senator Kennedy must have the best support staff.

[@mattroberts86]

Sure thing, must be real tough to find a handful of employees with bad behavior in a company with nearly 20,000 employees. Another unproductive political theater show by John "gee whiz golly let's ramble on about things that have nothing to do with legislation that would actually affect what i'm pretending to be so astonished by" Kennedy.

[@mattroberts86]

Maybe his staff should work on legislation instead of gotcha questions based on tabloid media stories.

[@cryptomon86]

They always cover it up

[@bobcratchet3736]

I don’t know what’s going on here, but hearing Kennedy say the P word was awesome 👏

[@SunnnyDay]

" I'm not aware of what happens in another office, down the hall"

[@SteamCrane]

Sherrod Brown is the absolute worst senator, Kennedy is among the best. Brown is a huge embarrassment.

[@greenidguy9292]

Vote Berrnie

[@rankintelles5088]

Thank you

[@lindanorris2455]

loooooooooooooooove Sen. kennedy!

[@davidmorin6667]

John Kennedy is brilliant

[@warrenrayledbetter9957]

Who is that woman behind Sen. Kennedy? She looks bored out of her mind.

[@dh5380]

That’s the effect a speaking Republican congressman has on everyone!

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

True! Quite attractive if she'd ever smile.

[@lynneferraccio8843]

An assistant to him. They all have them.

[@frankjoseph4273]

That's their only job

[@darrineagle3450]

Reptilian shape shifter

[@garystrittmater8258]

Sooo many people underestimate Sen. Kennedy, much to their chagrin!

[@cbes-lr5hs]

Wow! This is unbelievable?

[@ruxoneto6560]

Amazing how the chairman wants to move on when the going get tough!!

[@EatMyOats]

Chairman approved Powell, approved Federal Reserve not being audited when Insider Trading details leaked. 😮

[@NorthAmericanPrimate]

Kennedy is a gift to us all!

[@tscape165]

How is this grilling Jerome Powell? It’s the FDIC and the Federal Reserve are two different entities.

[@codybeck5425]

Shh... The other people watching this aren't smart enough to figure that out. Eisenhower is the last republican president to sign a balanced budget. Trump signed the budget with the largest deficit in history. Republicans have a really bad track record with the national deficit, they should probably stop talking about it before some of their supporters figure that out.

[@jeromesampson8097]

exactly

[@eikoGoldstein]

You should know that the Federal Reserve plays an important role, along with the FDIC, in regulating the banks.

[@docjodoc1]

@@eikoGoldsteinYou should know the Federal Reserve and the FDIC are unrelated. Jerome Powell is Chairman of the Fed. He is being asked about articles written about the FDIC.

[@wasdwasdedsf]

uh, cause everything government is and touches is poison and deostroys the country?

[@Jake-ty4bs]

you just gotta love Jonh Kennedy

[@DrMatey215]

Sure do!

[@Hank13665]

And you did 17 years in the U.S. Senate, Sherrod Brown, YOUR time limit is up.

[@matttipple9066]

It was up the day he started.

[@fperry8613]

Sen Kennedy is the GOAT!!!

[@thodstagshorn1198]

Kennedy gives zero fucks, unless he's quoting someone.

[@frez777]

which he will do

[@stephenhan9680]

4:35 The guy at the back holding his laugh lol I be like that too 😆

[@mchrysogelos7623]

"The Fed" MUST GO.

[@waltersuter3829]

I'll never look at bank examiners in the same light ever again.

[@madmat990]

"and I think I would." 🤣🤣🤣

[@affboy-ft1lh]

John has our back. What a great senator.

[@bobschmidt6572]

"You did 6 minutes I timed it" Canada needs guys like this!

[@instagator13]

Sharrod Brown will not be chairing anything after 2024.

[@jda1951]

I'm surprised he's lasted this long. If you've watched Kennedy much, you can tell from his actions whom he has respect.

[@jimwilkins508]

You don’t think?

[@mikehannan8932]

​@@jimwilkins508He's a Bribe'em lover for sure.

[@kimhansen9124]

Powell Has Selective Memory, isn't that Amazing. Kennedy has the ability to bring the TRUTH to the table and its Priceless.

[@hankheyns2448]

The USA and Washington will be less without Kennedy in there

[@Buggieboo69]

Our greatest ally

[@patdonnelly9392]

I love Kennedy! Comes off like Andy Griffith, but he's really Columbo!

[@shaneriley7605]

Mr. Kennedy sir you are my most favorite gentleman in Congress my friend and are most appreciated sir Thank You for your service👏👏👏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Slide61]

Sounds like a Wall Street culture at the FDIC.

[@RG-yj4cb]

Not sure what are the outcomes of these standing committees ?

[@CharmaineSmith-s7g]

Kennedy does nt give up or give in to his objective ...excellent

[@jotice9]

It's absolutely incredible how calmly Senator Kennedy can ask these questions and just about NEVER get any straight answers.

[@markhurley3242]

OK, who keeps voting the bullfrog into office?

[@exoticsoundstudios4279]

Louisiana

[@cliffordbuttle4529]

I know the Dems always count the votes to check the numbers 😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉😢😢😢

[@tbuddy3005]

God bless Senator Kennedy and God Bless The USA.

[@jimkreider9997]

This is going on it Banks????? Good grief I was let go from a bank after 24 years and knew nothing about it. And I was let go due to having to care for another person and refused to be transferred to an area where I could not do this to the best of my ability.

[@007gunlogo]

Bless you for sacrificing things in your life in order to care for another. I'm currently in the same situation and have been amazed at what my siblings WON'T do to help.

[@isaiahsreviews]

Wow! We got a F and a P 😮

[@walkonearthofficial]

4:26 😂😂😂😂 just listen to that with absolutely no context.

[@Rock3tt]

i had to rewatch it after your comment and it made me rofl xD

[@ryannelson8456]

Stop with the 'thankyou for your service' to these people. How about a thankyou to all the people that actually work!! These people hardly work, get paid millions and then want to be 'thanked' for their 'service'??

[@Toyos-yk3ri]

Blah blah blah that’s all they ever say when questioned

[@strfltcmnd.9925]

If you get that much out of em

[@kylemarsh1624]

This Man, Senator Kennedy, is Awesome!!! I wish every single person in our Government had his common sense and morals. God Bless you Senator Kennedy!!!

[@shasha6989]

Best comedy 🎭 channel 😂😂😂

[@Tdotttttt]

oh man I could listen to and watch John Kennedy do talk all day lol He has this asmr voice and HE IS EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT FOR AN OLD GUY when it comes to technologies, and very informed in a LOT of topics. He even talked something about twitter, that I didnt know existed lol

[@nasticanasta]

Senator Kennedy is a national treasure.

[@jimbob7582]

I remember watching this live while waiting to see what’s going to happen to my option contracts and got a good laugh while having my heart racing with money on the line

[@martayking8694]

FROGGY GOT KINDA SNOTTY THERE, THROWING HIS ATHORITY AROUND

[@terry_willis]

Hey. 6 minutes if NOT 5 minutes!!! lol

[@greenidguy9292]

Meaning???

[@jda1951]

That line of questions made for a hot seat for him & his friends? Better give protection to those females

[@johnvital281]

Protect our kids😢

[@jamesparker1071]

When Senators were corrupt, and Rome was so far in debt they were marching to feed the armies,( i,e interest on the debt), Rome fell. And Nero ate ice cream.

[@don_senilo3313]

Not Really, he washed his hands of guilt.

[@lindaosika7648]

@@don_senilo3313Pontius Pilate and Lady Macbeth tried to wash guilt away.