‘I Object’: Clay Higgins Interrupts Bennie Thompson During Hearing On Mayorkas' Handling Of Border

During a House Homeland Security committee hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) slammed the premise of the hearing to disparage Sec. Mayorkas and questioned witnesses about issues at the border.
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[@Bearfacts01]

Is it lawful for members of the USA congress to ignore immigration laws?

[@karldeweese8501]

Yes, if they hold to Lysenko's faith.

[@jodiezaffke4472]

Yes, it is. The constitution says we will take asylum seekers.

[@scooterdude17]

@@jodiezaffke4472 What about the "first safe country" rules recognized internationally?

[@01warhawk]

@@jodiezaffke4472 please enlighten me. where in the constitution does it say that? I have looked and cannot find that specific reference.

[@mmaymoun]

@@01warhawk Me too--We are here to learn. 👍

[@pattyap1431]

The United States has American Embassies in every Country, when someone wants to apply for asylum they surrender to the American Embassy in that Country. Not travel half way across the world to come to the United States Border.

[@boondoggled1]

BOOM

[@renaen5742]

Thank you! Someone has to tell these people, what the laws are! 🇺🇸

[@dinkchow]

And show up at the border after walking a thousand miles weighing 300 #,BULLSHIT.

[@Lacey_Face]

BINGO!

[@SekCMomE]

That’s actually incorrect although it should be processed this way. To seek asylum you have to already be present in the country or at the border or port of entry…. It’s insane.

[@steveladner4346]

In a real world Bennie would be working at a used tire shop.

[@walterpierce6061]

Racist comment

[@joky171]

With a broom and a mop 😂

[@poboy942]

Yall give the man too much credit 😂😂 he reminds me of that idiot hank johnson who thought guam was going to tip over if too many people moved to one side of it 😂😂😂 true story

[@bc5299]

@@poboy942 ol' hank is just plain stupid but bennie is evil.

[@toplarry]

Thank you affirmative action.

[@cozenmachine412]

We all know Bennie Thompson is a liar. He proved that during the Jan. 6th show trials.

[@NA-kr5uq]

How did he prove that

[@cozenmachine412]

@@NA-kr5uq I suggest you watch the Jan. 6th show trials. Listen to what those corrupt politicians said happened Jan 6th. Then compare that to what actually happened on Jan 6th, use some critical thinking skills, and it will all make sense.

[@NA-kr5uq]

@@cozenmachine412 I did watch it, from an unbiased perspective. You can't mention anything about those hearings without demonizing the politicians who were properly investigating that terrorist attack. You support MAGA extremism

[@stephenhunt7162]

@@cozenmachine412 If you belive that J6 was anything but an insurrection and an assault on the proper order of passing of leadership, then you are a problem and no better than those who assaulted the Capitol.

[@mybuck2010]

@@cozenmachine412. You are the one that needs thinking skills. Bennie is a liar

[@kimberlycurtis5027]

I love to watch Clay Higgins!!

[@Rzar]

So you perpetuate and tolerate in his lies then?

[@07jeepgirl]

You’re easily entertained.

[@caleb3547]

​@@Rzarwe love truth and the facts democrats are allergic to it

[@pamvancleave6722]

They will Always cover each other. And we all know Bennie Thompson is like Adam schiff: allergic to truth.

[@elizabethdavis4612]

Millions of single males have crossed into the United States and Bennie isn't concerned about the safety of Americans?

[@bc5299]

he's an illegal alien enabler, why would he be concerned about Americans?

[@MikeD-wt3tk]

Nope because he's a typical Democrat

[@davidbrennan3613]

What about the people been slaughtered in mass shooting's in America and all the republican politicians say is your in our thoughts and prayers

[@bc5299]

@@davidbrennan3613 I know facts are hard for you but......in an average year in America.... killings by rifle under 500. killing by knives or cutting instrument under 2000. killing by handgun under 8000. killing by abortion over 800,000. Your outrage is misplaced.

[@JohnDoe-mt7ws]

@@davidbrennan3613what about thousands of people who have been killed and robbed as Democrats keep releasing killers and robbers?

[@sabaha4637]

Clay, the man of no nonsense 😁

[@Rzar]

The man who spits nonsense in a calmly manner to make it seem like he’s actually fact based and knows what he’s talking about when, in actuality, he’s doesn’t at all.

[@barbarachieppo9603]

​@@Rzar You must be one of those that "choose truth over facts." Grow up.

[@NA-kr5uq]

​@@barbarachieppo9603the facts are the truth

[@leonfuller7962]

Clay is a patriot❤

[@07jeepgirl]

We are laughing.

[@WhiteManXRP]

Damn good Patriot

[@dewayne5628]

Thompson deserves being interrupted every time he opens his mouth.

[@lynnepichotta9492]

Title 42 was put in place during the pandemic...why are we placating to illegals?

[@kathiesenger2878]

Title 42 was to be temporary so both parties to come together on a better immigration policy, our borders have not been secured under Mayorka and since Biden took office.

[@littleonion7171]

That's why Higgins is my Congressional crush 😍

[@Muddyowns]

I'd peel your onion

[@walterpierce6061]

He's a violent thug.

[@craignelson3965]

Higgins makes a fairly decent diaper. We were cloth until we found Higgins very convenient.

[@craignelson3965]

Huggins I mean

[@littleonion7171]

@@craignelson3965 😂😂😂

[@kennyray9252]

What universe do these democrats live in ?

[@cherylfowler5983]

The one where they're in UNCONSTITUTIONAL, ILLEGAL AND UTTER CONTROL. AKA THE OBIDEN REGIME!

[@toplarry]

The one with fat paychecks and lots of perks.

[@kennyray9252]

@@toplarry Good one!

[@Gangstalkersarepedos]

Exactly they need to get tf out they cheated Their way in anyway

[@neoncat9573]

What good is Bennie Thompson if he can't be truthful? He seems willing to risk the safety of the American people for his partisanship. That is disgraceful‼️😮

[@bettyderrick6649]

Love Clay Higgins- in addition to WHAT he says, love his speech pattern!

[@Rzar]

Don’t you mean you love all those lies on a platter? Cuz that’s what he’s telling!

[@JustinArmiger-yr5se]

Clay Higgins for President

[@peterungaro194]

Finish the wall and since Mr Benny is in favor of open borders let’s load up those buses and send the migrants to his district. He can house them at his residence

[@lynncarden]

Please don't send any more here our state is lousy with illegal who claim they were brought here when they were little and couldn't live where they don't speak the language...but seem to have no trouble when they are working jobs with non English soeKers...like the illegal carpenter's, Howard Industrues Frams Stores meat packing ect...You should see the unemployment stats of real citizens here...put application everywhere -- to find out oops they only hire illegals and foreigners . ..and you have 3 strikes against you going in..Your a citizen and your ancestors were also, you have a high school ; maybe some college or trade school and you probably have experience.....That means you expect at least min. Wage and 30 to 49 hemr work week...

[@RichardMartens-en4pc]

People arent ignorant of truth on any subject , and its a disgrace to treat the american people , in such manner.

[@comicbookchris3509]

I live near the Mex border. I tell BP agents that help is on the way Again in 2025 (I told them help was on the way in 2016). Trump 2024!!

[@tinageyer541]

I need to get my boots, The shit is getting high.

[@cherylfowler5983]

Better make that an entire Scuba diving wet suit. Mask and oxygen tanks included.

[@sandyh5873]

The woman believes the entire world should be able to show up and be granted asylum immediately.

[@brendachilders4879]

That is what is happening.

[@toplarry]

No landfill in MY backyard. Can't these people see what is happening in Europe? Native Europeans are now a minority in their own country. This must be by design. I guess borders don't mean anything. Asylum doesn't mean anything their here to take over.

[@sandyh5873]

@@brendachilders4879 Her response that she was concerned that the U.S. may start “metering” migrants was strange as all of the illegals can not be expected to be allowed in all at once. Of course she had a smug smile every time she spoke.

[@tomkemper4869]

If you don’t love this clay Higgins, you’re what’s wrong with this country

[@michaelhayes5288]

Clay is a disgraced racist Texas cop who was fired. Imagine how bad you have to be fired as a Texas cop. He is a s idiot

[@samsmith5004]

Hell yea, clay is a cool talking man with that southern accent that tops it off, I cant believe the haters here though...Clay Higgins is a patriot!!

[@daisyatnip4002]

He would be a great President.

[@jo9795]

Can't stand Benny, gonna try to vote him out.

[@lynncarden]

All in his district up in Upper Ms should be made aware how he really is betraying them....just by jobs lost to illegals alone....vou should post all info publicly. Unfortunately we have too many people who don't watch or read or see wants going on around them...and still vote one party like their family has done for years....every voter should really know about issues and the people they are trusting with their vote...don' rely on politcal party or sex or skin color...we can all get flim-flamed Watch al sharpton...see he rich people like him have gotten off race baiting...notice he runs his mouth and calls for marches that mostly get out of control while local community ends up footing the bill...destruction...burnt out buildings ect where local community lose around...as he leaves richer...there are better ways to help your community do better.. real education ... look in the mirror..if you want better every work on your education , real job skills, want to improve your finances..Warren Buffit, Dave Ramsey and Suzy Orman have books and done books , they also do public speaking..It's all about learning to live on what you make...learning to save and invest in your future.. Buffet still lives in sane house he purchased decades ago..same town....they all teach you about being fugal...you don't need much to be happy, healthy live a good life....Recycle everything you can. Repair things ...don't have to have latest anything. WHY BUY A NEW WHATEVER IF OLD ONE US WIRKING FINE???

[@Ibrian8888]

Less federal government is better

[@haroldhawkins9370]

Mr. Thompson needs to get his head out of his behind and stop blaming President Trump. The boader is wide open you can't blame no one but Biden and his administration.

[@elizabethdavis4612]

Asylum is not guaranteed or approved for financial opportunities to unlawful border crossers

[@ralphholiman7401]

I don't know how you would find it now. But, I remember the Clarion Ledger in Jackson, MS running an article about Bennie Thompson around 1994 or 1995, showing a picture of the very modest home he lived in, in Jackson, MS when he was a Hinds County Supervisor, and a picture of the mansion he bought a year after being elected to Congress, and the reporter wondering how in the world he had managed to pull that off.

[@stephenhunt7162]

How about he went from a crap teachers salary to being a member of Congress. Do you have a problem with that? Why does it matter to you?

[@chriskoeder1229]

He's a do nothing, know nothin crook. Always has been.

[@bodini8416]

Mr. Thompson is just shy of being as ignorant as Hank Johnson.

[@rschow1747]

This gentleman is nuts and totally oblivious to the huge masses crossing illegally!!

[@papatriot7538]

Yes. What was even more obvious is the amount of gloating and self-righteous attitude towards it all, him and that woman who smiled happily at all his prepared bullet points. They need to be virtuous and sanctimonious no matter how badly it actually reflects on them.

[@JS-pz8yp]

​@PA Patriot I doubt any of it is his. He's reading the script that was given to him.

[@patriciadavis784]

I just don't get it, how an y one sane person can not SEE all the mess Mayorkas has allowed to happen!!

[@rjcgames]

Bennie Thompson is a yes man he just read what he was told to do... Fire him he's a clown like the rest of them. And Ms. Acer is a disaster in her job duties herself they want the boarder open. People are not blind

[@michealcaseres914]

Politicians should be immediately, thrown out of there position and taken to court for Lying ! To us the people ! ✌️☮️. MAGA

[@MrPaz4vida]

this democrat was just handed talking points in plain sight that he sat right in front of him

[@jamesmoore6770]

I would like to seek asylum from our heracy government. No talk and more action. How can you give something that is not yours. Illegal is illegal. You politicians shouldn't be in charge if you don't comprehend that

[@Ibrian8888]

Why is Mrs. Acer smirking?

[@Johanmiami1]

Because she knows they’re lying

[@yoyeo1900]

D batteries.

[@ButlerOTKing]

Because she knows their corruption is protected by this administration 🙄

[@Rzar]

They probably got together beforehand to make this up because agreeing with someone’s lies makes it seem “more validated”.

[@user-kb2un1mw8n]

To even think blame Trump for choas of border bennie is lunitic,😵‍💫

[@georgewashington3393]

Let me tell you this my fellow Americans. In 2009 my county jail was full so they sent us up to Plattsburgh NY we were told it was not only a county jail but a federal holding place for immigrants. We liked it there. Brand new, good food, pigpong tables nice corrections officers. I met people from all over the place. Albanians, Armenians, Peruvians, mexican, Russians, Poles. Even this kid from Ireland that I'll never forget. He was working hard on a road crew down in Georgia. He went to find his cousin in Canada and got caught on the border. The only reason I bring this man up is because I saw how they treated him after he found out his father died in Ireland. They pepper sprayed him beat him and took him away and we were all about to cause trouble. This was under Obamas plan.👌

[@davidklingenberg2961]

Bennie is certainly not the sharpest knife in the drawer. His undergrad degree is from Tougaloo College. It is ranked #181 out of 211 National Liberal Arts Colleges; not exactly a stellar institution of higher learning. He has a MS degree from Jackson State University. Out of a field of 1151 colleges and universities considered in the 2023 Best Master's Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Jackson State University landed the #1021 spot. Not very impressive. I wonder if he too worries that islands will tip over if too many people go to them like slow talkin' Hank. His 6 brain cells are only firing on 2 cylinders.

[@kathiesenger2878]

O Bennie Thompson,, bet you haven’t even been to the border let alone talk to the patrol people.

[@aaronstasel8292]

So, the solution is to just let ever Tom, Dick, and Harry in through "official" entry ports just to let them in unabashed until we "figure out" if they may or may not be harmful? He may as well thrown in racism and "for the children."

[@chaos959595]

I agree completely, but might I suggest Mario, Julio, and Pablo. Only because it is the southern border.

[@aaronstasel8292]

@@chaos959595 I get you, but there are over 160 nationalities coming across the Southern Border, including over 10,000 Chinese nationals, so I figured the ol' "Tom, Dick, and Harry" would cover them all.

[@robinclark9805]

Who's this fool😅😅😅😅

[@craignelson3965]

Hold up.....could be daddy.

[@pakewong8269]

Get rid of Thomson. Now

[@BigOSully]

they are not Asylum seekers they are government services seeking

[@debracorolla5637]

KZbin I’m fixing to sue you for my first amendment right to post a comment

[@kenbrohere]

Asylum is not intended for the entire planet to take advantage of.

[@jonathanturek5846]

It's very difficult to listen to the democrat spew his perspective but I believe in the 1st amendment and I respect people who's opinion may differ than mine and that is a huge part in what makes this country great. I just wish clay would have shut him up alot sooner tho lol. I am after all human lol God Bless America where everyone can speak their minds.even when I totally disagree with them

[@Tonyoh.]

Not when they speak lies.

[@daisyatnip4002]

Mississippi. Gotta vote him out

[@patriciadavis784]

WHAT ABOUT THE CITIZENS IF THE USA?? These people sit in their high places and tell US how we should live!!

[@robindoggie7022]

Is he joking, has he been to the border!

[@user-kb2un1mw8n]

Bennie is lies and make believe,not comprehend reality 🤫🤑

[@Ericah81]

Bennie Thomas is delusional!!

[@omgtrey]

0:20 he's absolutely been derilect in his duty. Just because you're changing definitions doesn't mean it's getting better. You're the revisionist. Insanity.

[@Flashhood1425]

Thompson is a f-ing dope.

[@adamweingart7570]

Who are these people All these people do is l i e l i e l i e

[@waynegray1380]

I'll have some of whatever Bennie is smoking.

[@toplarry]

If I could push a button and make all these people disappear I would.🆗

[@adamweingart7570]

What is he talking about..they dont even fill out the paperwork

[@miawarren8735]

Finish the wall

[@donnacribb5712]

Borders are out of control stop borders

[@debracorolla5637]

I call BS

[@thrushvalley]

Ms Acer is very believable ... or is she? Anyone else troubled by all the whispering among committee members.

[@bb-bblues]

Clay Higgins 2028 a real man with a real Heart for real men and women in this USA

[@debracorolla5637]

The cpa app is causing disruption in the state of Texas!

[@midlodan90]

Lies lies lies

[@user-kw7vv9jl5s]

Mr Thompson , are you HIGH ? Or do you actually believe what you just said ???????????

[@bodini8416]

Falsely accused? Are you kidding me? This man ought to be impeached for being ignorant.

[@mikepjersey]

I didn't know record low illegal immigration is cruelty.

[@adamalbert7856]

Bennie Thompson should be removed from office.

[@JBee887]

America is number 50 in the education system. It shows! MOST (NOT ALL) seem to not comprehend what the actions and definition of the word dictator. As a European watching what is going on in America and also browsing through these comments, it's no wonder America is where it is right now. It's really sad, worrisome and terrifying to read and watch what is happening over there from over the pond!

[@heidiwilliams598]

This guy Thompson wouldn't know the truth if it kicked him in the ass!

[@tammykoonce5070]

Is the ranking member😂 serious??

[@patriciadavis784]

FALSELY ACCUSED?? I DO NOT LIKE THIS MAN!!

[@user-pt5gn9fp5x]

Fire Bennie ! Close the Border! Impeach mayorkos !

[@lauragill9484]

You mean humane by the 85,000 children that came across the boarder without parents? Where are this 85,0000 children?

[@phillipaustin392]

I watched the clip several times @Forbes Breaking News. Where did Mr. Higgins 'Interrupt'?

[@HobiePeace]

I Dislike Completely Bald Men, But With All Due Respect Mrs. Higgins, I Am Soooo Attracted To Clay For Some Reason lol

[@MarieBaker-lp7sr]

I came here to Leicester as a British citizen how come now the government officials are treating this matter on asylum seekers I'm still here never gone anywhere not after that you have arnaque people identity calling me asylum seekers I've never been on this types of benefits

[@kimberleyray9959]

it's about "we the people" and we want law and order and the border closed period. you guys are so busy infighting you forgot your purpose, your job is to see what the American people want , not what you want, after all we pay your salaries sir!

[@annefrazer815]

Does this Bennie dude live under a rock?

[@dh190852]

Has Bennie been to the border? Of course not.

[@user-pt5gn9fp5x]

The lady is lying CLOSE THE BORDER

[@terryneal5569]

Asylum seekers should have ask for it hundred or thousand miles before the U.S. border.

[@Lacey_Face]

Now BS Benny needs to PROVE his false accusation.

[@self3459]

She is activist in this questioning!

[@GraceLunn-Boivin]

What a liar.

[@Out-tha-mud-]

what he failed to say was they aren't entitled to the US, they pass 2 or 3 Countries to get to the US, that is not legal.

[@patriciadavis784]

This is Maddening!!

[@josephohanlon205]

Are thede (Rep. Thompson) oblivious to what's happening to our borders. 6 millions had entered.

[@NoDrawsonRightNow]

WE ARE UP TO 10 + MILLION ILLEGALS !!! IS THERE ANY COUNTRY THAT WOULD TAKE THAT MANY ?

[@lynncarden]

NO ...LOOK AT THE EUROPEAN AND United Kingdom who took in and helped all the one who just were flooding in without proper applications....they have people who have forced ideology and changed moral and ethical and morality of their countries...look at countries like Sweden. Norway, ect ect where cites have just lost their traditions religion due to actual attacks on their churches...and if you think it's only over there You are wrong...go to Minnesota..and how the Muslim population was changing local schools...look at areas of Michigan. Where once was quiet clean beautiful small towns it looks like run-diwn middle east...where local cities are basically forced to listen to call to prayers several times day and night...Also locals hassled by Islamic "police" telling them they can't walk near Islam churches ,buildings.. and some women girks hassled because they don't have their head covered....

[@LoneStranger0]

Thompson must be on another planet!!!

[@ginaguarino3163]

Without a doubt!!! They are destroying America and DONT GAF! They break our laws and are rewarded

[@jnkoa33]

This guy is delusional

[@WhiteManXRP]

Ol Clay Higgins is a fuckin badass

[@johntompkins3736]

Higgins ur the man with balls

[@donnacribb5712]

Close borders

[@davem145mxr]

What planet have these Democrats been living on ?

[@russty5692]

Crossing between ports of entry cos illegal, this woman is nuts!

[@teresabrown9027]

I always depict this black race hustler as Kennon Thompson on SNL AS UNCLE JEMIMA AND HIS CORN MASHED LIQUIOR 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@donspicer9471]

I say drop a bus load off right at Benny's front door

[@mrjoker7505]

Hey benny baby u ever been to the boarder yourself?? Why keep blaming trump!?? This is completely unacceptable, asinine! Benny Johnson should be fired for lying, and not doing his job