'On A Scale Of 1 To 10, How Would You Rate Yourself?': Victoria Spartz Explodes At Mayorkas

At today's House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) grilled DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas about the border.
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[@rvirnig8469]

STOP WASTING YOUR TIME!!! Arrest this man for contempt of court!!

[@jimlewis4195]

who's gonna arrest him Garland 😂

[@reneegolovacha1880]

This lady is amazing!!!!! And they should all go at him relentlessly. He is a disgrace.

[@calidreams5379]

She’s so extremely rude and combative, regardless of who is right or wrong this is not professional behavior at all! I’m tired of seeing this kind of behavior from GOP politicians! We should be a nation represented by respectable people, not this woman who chooses to speak down at people in a manner she shouldn’t even be speaking to her children. I’m pretty sure she is exactly the type of person to rate herself as 10 congresswoman when she’s such an embarrassment. She’s clueless about her shortcomings 🙄 Intelligent and diplomatic people know exactly why he answered in the manner he did but someone needs to educate her please. Even if he thought he should have a rating of 10, gentlemen never take credit and he must give the credit to his staff. She needs to ask constructive questions and engage in real dialogue to fix the issues we have at the border. “How would you rate yourself” is beyond childish.

[@danielrisk5731]

So big question when is the GOP that controls the House going to impeach Mayorkas ?????????? PS: The GOP is two votes shy of controlling the Senate and the Senate is asleep as well under the "turtle" Mcconnell !!!

[@DIAPERJOE]

@@calidreams5379it’s way past time you people get upset.

[@theatre721]

​@@DIAPERJOEignore it. It's a bot/comment farmer. Copy and paste the same comment over and over again. They're like liberal mind viruses propagating whenever they see the immune system (truth and courage) defending the body. They're errand boys for psychopathic cultists attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself which, in this case, is completely valid.

[@reneegolovacha1880]

@@calidreams5379 the name says it all….”cali dreams”

[@rogermoses4212]

They are finely not letting him run the clock out, good job Victoria Spartz, keep up the good work!

[@AdamSternberg]

They seriously need to start holding these people in contempt and throw them in jail every time they don't answer a question. This is insane and we're all letting it happen.

[@JoshJones-xd5mw]

They are doing just that. Didn’t you hear that Navarro got convicted?

[@billwhite9703]

She asked him to give himself a grading. That's not a serious question. It's meaningless and he should have given himself a nine plus.

[@gambino48]

Completely agree I don't understand how we allow this to happen like I don't understand how someone isn't held in contempt for just bullshitting like bro you have to answer questions what's the fucking point of the hearing If you're just going to sit there and ramble and not answer questions I don't understand is he not under oath of course he is you need to answer the questions and answer them truthfully like what the fuck man The entire system is broken If we allow our leaders to be able to do shit like this and just take no accountability and not have to answer questions That's horseshit

[@chiefswife1212]

HOW?????

[@scottscott6794]

I just love that strong woman. We need more of her in government and less of the secretary.

[@danielrisk5731]

So big question when is the GOP that controls the House going to impeach Mayorkas ?????????? PS: The GOP is two votes shy of controlling the Senate and the Senate is asleep as well under the "turtle" Mcconnell !!!

[@0397rb]

we need more Ukranians

[@pfloroff83]

She is Ukrainian

[@Patricia-sn9ln]

Very strong and Stern. Bravo

[@JasRaymond1]

I think she along with most Americans are sick of the Biden, Mayorkas BS.

[@glennfivestarkevindodge5654]

All of them need to be removed including federal judges who refused to provide adequate proof that our elections were/are not under attack including the supreme Court anything less just allows more corruption and sedition to occur

[@iggyguy88897]

It's the same shit whoever is president. There is no accountability. Every country is the same . To really change things , everyone must be prepared to lose everything they have. Until then, it will never change .

[@gghhhgghhh3037]

People just don't learn the lessons of history. Even when blood is shed.

[@rh5563]

@@iggyguy88897, is it? Was it when DJT was in office? I do agree with you on the latter, it just may come to that.

[@Sheahova]

on a scale of senator-10 how would you rate your job? Senator

[@TheUniverseWorksForUsBeings]

This congresswoman is the real deal. She knows where our country is headed, and has seen what communist dictatorship looks like. An American that loves this country, calling it like it is, never wastes time with theatrics...living up to her job in representing American people. Gratitude.

[@solonwoodall1330]

She is a Pitbull for sure...

[@teresabarrett8339]

Sadly, she's not running for reelection! She's a great asset and it's a shame she's going to be gone.

[@calidreams5379]

She’s so extremely rude and combative, regardless of who is right or wrong this is not professional behavior at all! I’m tired of seeing this kind of behavior from GOP politicians! We should be a nation represented by respectable people, not this woman who chooses to speak down at people in a manner she shouldn’t even be speaking to her children. I’m pretty sure she is exactly the type of person to rate herself as 10 congresswoman when she’s such an embarrassment. She’s clueless about her shortcomings 🙄 Intelligent and diplomatic people know exactly why he answered in the manner he did but someone needs to educate her please. Even if he thought he should have a rating of 10, gentlemen never take credit and he must give the credit to his staff. She needs to ask constructive questions and engage in real dialogue to fix the issues we have at the border. “How would you rate yourself” is beyond childish.

[@teamdawson1]

@@calidreams5379 The only reason you find her “rude” is that she has a different, albeit correct grasp of the FACTS. You and your emotion: “Well, I feel like…” Nobody cares how you feel. The facts about the border are indisputable and this guy is lying. He’s always lying. Maybe that’s why you LOVE him so much. Liars of a feather flock together.

[@joshkenney]

​@@calidreams5379aren't you due for another booster?

[@MrSavantguard]

We need more reps like Representative Victoria Spartz!!! May almighty God bless her, and indeed, may God Bless America!!!

[@NC_SUGAR]

You hear this woman, an immigrant who came here legally. Proud to become an American. Knowing what it is like to be facing communism. She recognizes what is happening to our beautiful country and the American dream. She knows if it isn't stopped we are lost forever. We all end up enslaved. She sees it.

[@brodyerb1999]

If we let it.

[@jdmac1475]

She came here through marriage. She is a true republican alright. I wonder if she knows the NRA lady?

[@chiefswife1212]

AND NO ONE IN THIS AMERICAN GOVERNMENT CARES, NO ONE!!!!!

[@tutnetam]

She is Pro Ukraine shill

[@vmdenis3350]

​@@tutnetamyet she is doing a better job than you and 80% of americans to defend America from crooked people

[@schoolboy6633]

WOW, this is the first time I've even heard of this lady but I Love her! She's SO Awesome

[@Dcc333]

wowwwww!!!! She just made him look like a fool! You go girl!

[@andredehaan6839]

She is 100 percent correct. Impeach this fool now!

[@danielrisk5731]

So big question when is the GOP that controls the House going to impeach Mayorkas ?????????? PS: The GOP is two votes shy of controlling the Senate and the Senate is asleep as well under the "turtle" Mcconnell !!!

[@secondchance6603]

He's the type of person I wouldn't get bored punching the shit out of and I'm not even a violent person.

[@izifaddag8221]

@@secondchance6603 👍👍👍👍👍

[@charliesargent6225]

Impeach? IMPRISON!

[@Steve-lx4wv]

He is a liar

[@SenatorBluto]

He's IMMENSELY PROUD of his treason. He's so proud his heart his bursting.

[@RolandJRMorgan]

Yeah, him and the rest of them comies. They're all the same!

[@ezktime7]

he has the backing of all the people they bought out and if not, he will be in abscondance.

[@josephholdman1037]

Wow😢

[@mikegeld1280]

We love this woman!

[@brendabraxton9175]

She’s awesome!! Good for her. She nailed it

[@bubbakushingtonIII]

Good for her. This congresswoman is it. I hope wherever she got voted in at that she runs again. I'm glad that she gave it to him.

[@elmalo5851]

I love this Ukranian firecracker! She's a keeper in Congress.

[@Dcc333]

I loved how she called him out for smirking and wasting time.

[@enfinityTX]

I hope you are for military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine then.

[@elmalo5851]

@@enfinityTX For a corrupt country I'm not, but I'm for saving the women and children as should all.

[@Illthallion]

H3ll yeah, for real

[@elmalo5851]

@@nunyabizz8730 I respect your comment, but also understand her passion for this country and our rule of law, which Mayorkas the Meat Puppet can give two damns about!

[@edda682]

She's not having his BS.

[@Dcc333]

She was pissedddddd

[@calidreams5379]

She’s so extremely rude and combative, regardless of who is right or wrong this is not professional behavior at all! I’m tired of seeing this kind of behavior from GOP politicians! We should be a nation represented by respectable people, not this woman who chooses to speak down at people in a manner she shouldn’t even be speaking to her children. I’m pretty sure she is exactly the type of person to rate herself as 10 congresswoman when she’s such an embarrassment. She’s clueless about her shortcomings 🙄 Intelligent and diplomatic people know exactly why he answered in the manner he did but someone needs to educate her please. Even if he thought he should have a rating of 10, gentlemen never take credit and he must give the credit to his staff. She needs to ask constructive questions and engage in real dialogue to fix the issues we have at the border. “How would you rate yourself” is beyond childish.

[@catdaddy2402]

@@calidreams5379 Clearluy she hurt your little leftist feelings since you've spammed nearly the entire comment section with this meaningless word salad.

[@Bushmaster_5.56]

​@@calidreams5379Your supposed to be playing your video games. You don't live in the real world.

[@AdderTude]

@@Bushmaster_5.56 That user is just copy-pasting the same response. It's a wonder how they haven't been flagged for spamming comments.

[@100marymich]

Kudos to Congresswoman Spartz‼️ 👍👍👍👍👍

[@leostgeorge2080]

I love Victoria Spartz, we need to see more of her. No B.S. She is an American Patriot! A true American. Beautiful person.

[@danstegall2624]

This lady has balls as big as church bells. We need more in Congress just like her. She takes no prisoners and makes Mayorkas look like the weasel pos that he is. She gets my vote!

[@fuckamericanidiot]

Bigger than most of the men in there for sure, impressive woman.

[@danielrisk5731]

So big question when is the GOP that controls the House going to impeach Mayorkas ?????????? PS: The GOP is two votes shy of controlling the Senate and the Senate is asleep as well under the "turtle" Mcconnell !!!

[@libertybell8852]

I ❤ her!! And her accent is beautiful! Lol. I LOVE how she just bulldozes forward. She's FEARLESS!!

[@BrandenToyota]

"Balls as big as church bells" I'm gonna steal that one 🔔🔔

[@mollyr831]

Agree

[@shaneb4923]

Victoria SPARTZ You Are A Brilliant Woman!! Thank You For Being So STRONG For The American People!!!

[@gregwieland661]

Rep. Victoria Spartz does not take crap...keep her in Congress as we need more like her!

[@Illthallion]

She's got my vote

[@bobmiller853]

Bidin is a. Danger to. America .

[@solonwoodall1330]

She is a fighter.....Love her...Have a hard time understanding her....but I do like her...

[@calidreams5379]

She’s so extremely rude and combative, regardless of who is right or wrong this is not professional behavior at all! I’m tired of seeing this kind of behavior from GOP politicians! We should be a nation represented by respectable people, not this woman who chooses to speak down at people in a manner she shouldn’t even be speaking to her children. I’m pretty sure she is exactly the type of person to rate herself as 10 congresswoman when she’s such an embarrassment. She’s clueless about her shortcomings 🙄 Intelligent and diplomatic people know exactly why he answered in the manner he did but someone needs to educate her please. Even if he thought he should have a rating of 10, gentlemen never take credit and he must give the credit to his staff. She needs to ask constructive questions and engage in real dialogue to fix the issues we have at the border. “How would you rate yourself” is beyond childish.

[@DC-kx1qj]

​@@calidreams5379 💯

[@theReaLdj007tv]

WOW !!! Salute Young Lady !!! We need more people like Her in leadership !!!!

[@deanzapien9260]

Every word she said was spot on. This man will never answer a question. Never.

[@brasilacimadetudo4103]

CONGRATULATIONS Victoria Spartz FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL WORK AT THE Judiciary Committee hearing.

[@joe.oneill]

Mayorkas' honest answer: "On my job? What comes below 1?"

[@RobertSteve-f2t]

Good for her first time she told someone off like that 💯

[@lindacarter6332]

Impeach Mayorkas! No one else would be able do such a horrible job and still have that position!

[@anthonymartin8769]

Love her!!! Thank you sooooooo much Representative Victoria Spartz!!

[@tommycrist1856]

I love this woman. she has seen the destruction done by people like him firsthand. wish congress critters were as tough as her.

[@danielrisk5731]

So big question when is the GOP that controls the House going to impeach Mayorkas ?????????? PS: The GOP is two votes shy of controlling the Senate and the Senate is asleep as well under the "turtle" Mcconnell !!!

[@stevenewman1393]

A big thumbs up to Rep.Victoria Spartz for standing strong and firm and for fighting the good fight and for truthfully and honestly telling it as it truly is and as it truly is not indeed!,👌.

[@sandyh5873]

She is awesome “you look at us with very smiley face”.

[@suseyq4559]

Bless you Victoria!!!! You are saying what America is thinking.😊

[@ericeverson5956]

Good job Representative. I agree with you it is about time. Peace, soon.

[@fancy134ify]

This was epic!!!! She called him out and he admitted it

[@valeriewitherington]

well done, Congresswoman Sparks

[@danielrisk5731]

So big question when is the GOP that controls the House going to impeach Mayorkas ?????????? PS: The GOP is two votes shy of controlling the Senate and the Senate is asleep as well under the "turtle" Mcconnell !!!

[@37fiddy]

I wish every Republican had her backbone

[@Juliet475]

Every Republican who questioned him were this fierce! Hawley, Cruz, Jordan, etc etc. Every single one!

[@danielrisk5731]

So big question when is the GOP that controls the House going to impeach Mayorkas ?????????? PS: The GOP is two votes shy of controlling the Senate and the Senate is asleep as well under the "turtle" Mcconnell !!!

[@nightstalker6291]

​@@Juliet475Ted Cruz is also brutal when questioning this "MORON", SHE IS VERY BRUTAL AS WELL LOVE IT!!!!! ULTRA MAGA 2024 !!!

[@tatechasers2393]

the sad truth is Liberals can't answer basic questions

[@RobinaB530]

She came across as hysterical. She was yelling. Yelling!

[@jetvic2900]

That’s my congresswoman…. We love her in Indiana

[@RiceaRoni354]

I’m so glad someone finally said this out loud. She’s a hero

[@kevinpohlner2840]

She deserves a medal for the those questions. Finally someone throws his preparation back in his face. Bravo Madam!

[@minervasunset]

Rings of frustration, ty Congress woman for caring.

[@sherrychase2417]

He has broken his oath to office and too America.!5+ million times.

[@fsm12385]

I am emensly Proud of this Congress Woman !!!!

[@dcxo88]

For her sake and ours, I hope they punish these fools.

[@PD-uc5st]

I love this lady. She is so switched on.

[@redstatefreedom5327]

This is what a TRUE representative looks like.

[@danielrisk5731]

So big question when is the GOP that controls the House going to impeach Mayorkas ?????????? PS: The GOP is two votes shy of controlling the Senate and the Senate is asleep as well under the "turtle" Mcconnell !!!

[@bigritenut2436]

Bravo, Bravo Re. Victoria Spartz.. 👏👏👏

[@tacdriver911]

Hell Yes! Get that fool!

[@mexicolindo5411]

She is brave!! Bravo Victoria!!

[@shirlofCa2]

Amen Victoria Spartz ! Well said !

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

"We're looking forward to increasing funding..." Only in government can you be utterly incompetent and then say "give me more money". The sad thing is they will gladly oblige. Man.

[@davidholmes0416]

I actually visualized her getting out of her seat and walking over to him and slapping that smug smile off his face. He is evil!

[@debikay20169]

We wish!!!

[@SimplyMe2022]

Amazing Congress woman 🤩👏🏻🙌🏻

[@gorfpatrol2073]

She's right

[@user-iv1yi6cz7o]

THAT WOMEN IS EXCELLENT IT IS ALL SO TRUE..

[@jodineutz4296]

LOL! This is my new favorite video. Mayorkas can’t even make up lies to defend himself. She has broken through his deceit if only for a moment. Love VICTORIA SPARTZ!!! ❤️

[@Mike-ij9vj]

Right on point. We need to see more of that in Congress.

[@stephaniewaggoner5144]

Tell ‘em AMEN

[@Helix_22]

This woman is amazing. This was my first time ever seeing her. I was simply captivated by her. I felt almost an adrenaline rush, as I simply just sat here, in my chair still almost without breath. Than after it was over, I was filled with a feeling of sorrow that my first encounter with Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) was under these circumstances.

[@comitatus]

Sounds climactic!

[@devinprice130]

She is so fiery I love it!

[@pamronning]

Thank you for putting it right out front

[@squidward66]

So proud of my local representative! I wish you would stay and run again. In any case, thank you and God bless!

[@barbgrinde5725]

Victoria is an amazing woman. She is so correct. He will never answer a question!

[@yepperooyepperoo5800]

How many times does he need to be questioned? Not doing his job. Replace.

[@mickeyandres2651]

Stellar job! Bravo!

[@jimmy56boy]

For once I hear a Congress person stand up to this personality and tell him what he really is and call him out for what he's doing to this country.

[@RobinaB530]

Victim MAGA. Cry me a river.

[@HypnoticHollywood]

Maybe you're new to politics but plenty of Republican in congress have called out this weasel to his face, including Marjorie Green, John Hawley, Wesley Hunt, Ted Cruz and others.

[@lysdexsick]

Ms.Victoria Spartz is a great example of a great congresswoman!! She asks the questions we're all thinking about!! More like Her are needed!!!👍

[@billgale2264]

Love this lady, we need to see more of her

[@litedawg]

Hot damn! Its sad when the Congresswoman that was born in Ukraine is more passionate that the ones from the US.

[@lynnvener6631]

You go girl!!!! This woman is a HERO......Now, ALL OF US have to FIGHT these criminals the Same way! Thank you, Victoria Spartz for all you do to protect us..🙏❤2all😇

[@heystarfish100]

Mayorkas is a lawyer himself who knows how the government works and how to not answer direct questions when asked under oath.

[@spearce133]

He's the reason why they need seats with electric probes on them. When anyone lies while in the 'hot' seat, they get zapped.

[@philliplund5917]

The heck with under oath, how about tried and convicted of treason, then under a lamp post...

[@calidreams5379]

She’s so extremely rude and combative, regardless of who is right or wrong this is not professional behavior at all! I’m tired of seeing this kind of behavior from GOP politicians! We should be a nation represented by respectable people, not this woman who chooses to speak down at people in a manner she shouldn’t even be speaking to her children. I’m pretty sure she is exactly the type of person to rate herself as 10 congresswoman when she’s such an embarrassment. She’s clueless about her shortcomings 🙄 Intelligent and diplomatic people know exactly why he answered in the manner he did but someone needs to educate her please. Even if he thought he should have a rating of 10, gentlemen never take credit and he must give the credit to his staff. She needs to ask constructive questions and engage in real dialogue to fix the issues we have at the border. “How would you rate yourself” is beyond childish.

[@shreyas514]

⁠@@calidreams5379 When thousands of illegal immigrants are getting into the country so easily, last thing anyone would care is how politely person who is responsible for securing the border is being questioned. I am an immigrant, a legal one, who has gone through all the hoops of the system for years and spent so much money to become a proud US Citizen and there are thousands like me who absolutely hate that someone can just walk in the country without any consequences.

[@danielrisk5731]

So big question when is the GOP that controls the House going to impeach Mayorkas ?????????? PS: The GOP is two votes shy of controlling the Senate and the Senate is asleep as well under the "turtle" Mcconnell !!!

[@jerryanderson7343]

Love this lady she loves America not woke swamp coruption and she proves it

[@pookycray3346]

I love her work! ❤ She is not here to play because this is not a game. This is life!

[@MrSpock002]

Rep. Victoria Spartz, you are a credit to the Congress Ma'am, and I'd serve with you anywhere and anytime - Thank you for calling out this poor excuse for a bureaucrat and American!!

[@van-itjanet3569]

I love Victoria !!! I 100 % agree with her questioning and comments to Mayorkas !!!! You go girl !!!

[@joytoy2c]

Get him girl!!!! Shred him!!!!

[@goosecouple]

"Americans may be ruthless against tyrants. But they certainly are clueless against clowns."

[@danielrisk5731]

So big question when is the GOP that controls the House going to impeach Mayorkas ?????????? PS: The GOP is two votes shy of controlling the Senate and the Senate is asleep as well under the "turtle" Mcconnell !!!

[@rjh2772]

I wonder if Victoria knows that we love her!

[@helluvastart]

Victoria Spartz great job. She nailed it.

[@lewisbosworth860]

What they need to be asking is how much money the cartels are paying them for the policy.

[@billpopp5059]

She's great! I'm getting sick of all these non answers. How can "the American people" get an answer?? It's everything and anything these days.

[@Anthony-fs7xo]

Right on!

[@DAMgmt]

And then the mic drop. I think there were 3 questions in this clip to Mayorkas 1. He answered Yes to the buck stopping with him 2. He couldn’t answer the number of people that passed through illegally 3. And he wouldn’t give himself a grade from 0 - 10. Great questions and things Mayorkas should have been prepared to answer.

[@iconiclust]

This lady rocks.

[@bauer100]

wow i never heard of her before, but damn im a fan now.

[@ChadLetourneaurhavoc]

Keep this woman in Place for the NO BS outlook you go Woman!

[@MrBeachbums5]

You go girl!

[@yoyeo1900]

He's responsible for 85000+ missing migrant children. He said they are most likely in factories doing hard labor. And crickets.

[@trublu2556]

She exemplifies our frustration God bless this woman give her more courage..

[@jamesjernigan4994]

Yessssss You Go Congress Women!!! Kicked his A$$!!!!!

[@thurstfortruth]

Way to go Spartz

[@wendyfenderson8067]

Impeachment for dereliction of duty!

[@CommonSense823]

Treason

[@danielrisk5731]

So big question when is the GOP that controls the House going to impeach Mayorkas ?????????? PS: The GOP is two votes shy of controlling the Senate and the Senate is asleep as well under the "turtle" Mcconnell !!!

[@ezktime7]

@@CommonSense823 it is deliberate in capital words....DELIBERATE ACTION OF TREASON

[@tazmissionplex]

Good for her no more bullshiting around

[@UnknownUserXX]

I am a fan of Victoria Spartz! What an impressive woman!

[@asbiz2000]

Wow , just wow ❤❤❤❤

[@DeniseIreland-i1q]

God bless her!!

[@jimc.goodfellas]

Love it... Mayorkas is a clown

[@maximum4968]

The actual clowns are actually those who accepted Biden's criminal administration as legitimate.

[@glennjohnso310]

❤

[@danielrisk5731]

So big question when is the GOP that controls the House going to impeach Mayorkas ?????????? PS: The GOP is two votes shy of controlling the Senate and the Senate is asleep as well under the "turtle" Mcconnell !!!

[@jacobkudrowich]

Hes either financially or ideologically corrupted.

[@chasefarber]

wow that was awesome! and he just smirks like its funny.. what a pos

[@bwlamb4]

I never get tired of watching Rep. Spartz.