SHOCKING MOMENT: Education Secretary Cardona Repeatedly Evades Lisa McClain's Questions

Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) questioned Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona during a House Education Committee hearing.
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[@sthier24]

All I see is another "empty suit". What a joke. Taxpayers deserve better

[@DavidJohnson-hg1mz]

He didn’t want to give an incorrect answer, so he gave an open ended one. If he gave a date and for some reason it wasn’t met, then she would have a breakdown.

[@booberry6715]

@@DavidJohnson-hg1mz Stop making excuses for pathetic and cowardly bureaucrats. All he needed to do was commit to a date, then FOLLOW THROUGH AND MAKE IT HAPPEN. Why is that so hard? These bureaucracies all need to be bulldozed, and the leeches that "sErVe" there all need to get a REAL job.

[@bubbakushingtonIII]

Everyone that the Biden administration has put in place are woke jokes. They won't answer questions which to me should be illegal.

[@johngalt6838]

Not empty....they are corrupt.

[@mikethompson4854]

@@DavidJohnson-hg1mz You give a date and try to get it done before that date or you contact the person and explain why the date cannot be met.

[@john-daman]

Disband the Department of Education it’s worthless

[@diabollikealldaddy]

But who's gonig to teach your kids about transrights then? 😂

[@mrlatino1964]

I agree.

[@TuhljinTampergauge]

It's worse than worthless.

[@jcmount1305]

There is no Constitutionally Enumerated Power for Dept. Ed.

[@luvitluvitbaby]

@@diabollikealldaddy Or civil rights for that matter…🤦🏾‍♂️

[@stevenichols2938]

The bad guys refuse to answer questions, and the good guys refuse to hold them accountable. The whole system is a sham.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@christophertaylor9100]

If they try, the DOJ will do nothing.

[@avengemybreath3084]

There are few or no “good guys” in the system unfortunately.

[@christophertaylor9100]

@@RollandB If you think identifying good and bad is childish, you have serious problems with reality and maturity.

[@christophertaylor9100]

@@RollandB There are good and bad sides. Refusing to admit or see that is not a sign of maturity

[@grumpyg9350]

My dad told me long ago that when people knowingly do something wrong, there are 2 things they do when confronted. They either lie or won’t give you an answer.

[@martinhambleton5076]

Your dad was right.

[@Nolaws272]

Your dad is a very smart man

[@bidibum]

Sometimes you simply don't have the tools to give an answer 'cause it doesn't fully depends on you

[@bobbiz3085]

duh

[@youtubeuser1052]

@@bidibum In that case you shouldn't be testifying before congress and they should bring your boss in to testify instead. If your boss thinks you should be able to handle it, then your boss should replace you with someone who can. Unless you and your boss are on the same page about evading congressional inquiry because answering with the facts would incriminate you both.

[@TheBoomerPlace]

Since these people are incapable of answering a question, they need to be removed from office as mentally incompetent.

[@TheLiamis]

Better idea is to abolish the entire department and save lots of money

[@rikuyomi]

Y’all are sheep. They are playing Politic Games. They do lot have to answer questions if they “promise they’re going to” as their answer. If you have the confidence and the knowledge politics are just semantic verbal bouts of logic and memory.

[@Kushien]

@@rikuyomi So you'd rather not have, the people you call sheep, ask any questions? Wouldn't that, I dunno, make them sheep?

[@cantdance3077]

@@rikuyomi The name calling isn't helpful to the substance of your comment

[@clockworkNate]

I agree! Let's start with our tyrant "leader" Justin Trudeau.

[@alikhat1647]

This is the problem with this country. Someone like that should be removed immediately.

[@memphispiper2823]

Nope. Those people keep my 2nd Amendment intact to shoot freely in the most free country that was freely stolen. You're welcome.

[@lleennnnaaa]

Yed

[@steelcom5976]

This from a guy who has a joke Arabic name.

[@PureDWhiteCloud]

@@steelcom5976 So what.

[@steelcom5976]

​@@PureDWhiteCloud What does a tune by Miles Davis have to do with anything?

[@Jafs]

Someone like this should be immediately fired, having the audacity to come to a court and blatantly refuse to answer basic questions is just ridiculous

[@timcyntensen2166]

No wonder the average American is SO incredibly confused about EVERYTHING!

[@live_free_or_die7260]

He can't give her a date because he has no intention to give her what she requested.

[@TheTrumpmancometh2024]

Fine hold him in contempt fine the fuck out of him and motion for his dismissal for negligence and incompetence! Impeach every Demokkkrat!

[@elvisjerrylee]

BINGO!!!!

[@diabollikealldaddy]

Off course thats the game they play, and the blue dumbasses choose their government by these tricks and dare to say that the reps are the ones you cant trust😂

[@afrocraft1]

He's the Education Secretary, not an office secretary. He sets policy. It's not his job to respond to petty requests. She's just grandstanding.

[@brettbuck7362]

@@afrocraft1 He is an employee of the American people, there to *serve*, not rule. She is a member of Congress asking legitimate policy questions, including a commitment on schedule. That is her job, she is doing it. He is not.

[@anthrax2413]

When someone in the government says "We take this very seriously" it means they couldn't give a rat's ass about it.

[@travisb1757]

so true.

[@PalmSpringsDiva1]

Absolutely, that's exactly what they think and then do ZERO~!!! Stop the flow of money to these dimwits.

[@kaydenenberg1779]

Right! Mayorkas takes border security very seriously too. Biden's folks are very serious people.

[@jamesgoode9246]

He's doing what his boss, Pres. Biden, wants him to do. Remember, Pres. Biden promised that his administration would be the most transparent in U.S. history.

[@ioathlete]

I believe the education system has been perverted to a point of predatory practice. Forgiveness or not, things need to change

[@JaneJones-lg3bd]

Not just the education system! All "systems"!

[@randymagnum143]

College students typically are very gullible.

[@aeromedical6776]

My mother was a school teacher for nearly 4O years. She taught in some great school systems and some not so good systems. She retired in 2005. By the time she retired, she was absolutely sick of the bureaucracy the school board was forcing down teachers throats. Teachers were essentially told “plan a course of success for students whatever it takes! If the students complain about homework-do away with it. If they are not performing well on tests - give them answers ahead of time! If they disrupt your classroom, negotiate with them.” She had little to no support from the parents who never attended PTA meetings, open houses, and would sign progress reports that indicated their child is performing at a 2 year old level. The only time you heard from most of the parents is when their kid came home with a report card full of D’S and F’s. Then they’d come storming up to the Principle’s office demanding to know why the teachers are failing their precious babies. Mediocrity has become the norm in our public schools. Teachers are no longer allowed or encouraged to challenge students. They are glorified baby sitters at this point.

[@brendaw.7597]

Why don’t YOU Congress lady give this evading character a deadline of “one week” to get the data to you. You have oversight of these bureaucrats and they are acting as if you do not. Your momma should have also taught you to “believe what a man does, not what a man says, especially when the two are not the same.” STOP putting up with these people.

[@mitch8020]

Every person that is unwilling to directly answer a question in the government should immediately be released. Every one of them.

[@glenhesketh1]

They are rewarded with a promotion for lieing and we are punished for telling truth

[@nerdyali4154]

Really? When Harris was trying to play silly gotcha games during the Kavanaugh hearings, do you think he should have just sat there and given yes and no answers on demand rather than trying to explain why it's not possible to so that honestly? When people insist on one word answers and try to cut off explanations you know they aren't questioning honestly.

[@cryptonavy9310]

@@nerdyali4154 if you are secure in your answers you shouldn’t be playing word games. These are adults and the leaders of our country. Not children bickering over who gets to play with the legos. If someone is asking gotcha questions then handle it. If you can’t handle a stupid gotcha question, you shouldn’t be in a position leading a country

[@pa28cfi]

@@nerdyali4154 Yeah, but in the Kavanaugh case the questions were ambiguous, open ended, trapping, and he actually redirected and asked if she was asking about someone specific and she was the one that wouldn't answer the question. In this case, it was a specific and non-trapping question.

[@terrystotzheim9719]

You can't do your job???? YOU"RE FIRED!!!!!

[@AbolishtheNFA]

People who continue to evade questioning MUST begin to face removal from office and being barred from holding any public office in the future. The shear audacity of these unelected arrogant fools is unacceptable.

[@fedupinOhio]

And they need to be denied any benefits or the ability to just retire. They get fired and not given one penny more.

[@bzamski17]

100% agreed

[@Richard-vq7ud]

I would love that but remember when the titantic had too many compartments flooded and how that turned out? That is what happened here.

[@zordanajones5343]

I absolutely agree with that.

[@bw2408]

Noticed a pattern, even after proving total incompetence,corruption they all are still here mayorkas,debbie should be in prison.Shame on garland i really thought he was decent,he is worse than barr.Interior should never give money for personal projects in SF but she did $200 million for pelosi disgusting

[@randywoodruff9989]

God bless you Lisa and we need to get rid of these kind of managers. In fact they should be in prison in my humble opinion.

[@mooshamarie8791]

People should be compelled to answer questions frankly and without evading or filibustering lest they face consequences. Seriously, this kind of frustration should be made accountable.

[@tolyamochin4066]

Знаешь, американец, если чиновник ушлый и умный, то он может так отвечать на вопросы, не подставляя себя, что любой конгрессмен замучиться их задавать. Так что привлеть умного чиновника к отвественнгсти - практически невозможно.

[@bobdougmckenzie5755]

"Lack of Transparency is a HUGE political advantage" - J. Gruber

[@davemoulton2971]

I guess his department really isn't interested in the funding they are asking for! Her response should have been...When you supply the I formation this committee is requesting, then we will start looking at producing the funding for you, otherwise forget the money!!

[@deepsquat600]

Agree 100% all federal employees should have to answer questions from Congress and Senate... Or lose your job before you exit the building

[@LacourWave]

Laugh in French, what is an answer ?

[@pissyjo1213]

How about give them no money until they give you exactly what you need. They aren’t doing it because they know you will still fund them. Defund them until all requests are filled.

[@pancakelens75]

That’s what kills me about this GOP, they have the power of the purse! Squeeze em out of funds till they capitulate!!

[@lizzieb6311]

Yep. Funding is SUSPENDED until you provide the information. Brilliant! Boy they would get her info quickly or go into full Democrat MELTDOWN

[@kimberlysweetman2369]

They do not have the ( you know what to hold them responsible.

[@Dunks-]

Exactly, same old non compliant BS

[@docsavage8640]

Democrats would frame it as "Republicans are taking away food and after schools programs from poor kids because they're racist!"

[@kraggman]

I find it amazing how every single bureaucrat just refuses to answer a direct question. Mind boggling.

[@darrenrsmith7119]

And it will go on and on and on and on and on and on... Get my point lol..this will never stop until they actually make a rule to answer questions or spend a few days in a rotten smelly cell.. of it will not happen as they make way to much money ...

[@JimJones-kk8pb]

Well it's not a lie if there's no answer 😂

[@SparksnFlash]

When one keeps repeating the same nonsense, again and again it means: 1. I have no intention of providing what you're asking fr. 2. If I told you that it would be a problem for me. 3. If I tell you anything else it will be a bald face lie that you will call me out on later. 4. I am an ASS

[@jbizzle1966]

I would deport his a$$ yesterday

[@tracienielson7183]

What I find amazing is that they're allowed to get by with it.

[@tjthomas01]

Keep bringing these people in until they answer the questions, Day after day after day.

[@darrellpatee2165]

If they can't answer questions,GET RID OF THEM!

[@paullewallen3968]

Why does he feel compelled to keep saying, 'in good faith'? Impeach that clown ASAP.

[@josephbaptist9602]

He is following the "gaslighting" strategy of repeating a lie over and over again, because he knows that some people will believe any lie if they hear it repeated enough.

[@windmillacres679]

No, what he is doing is avoiding one word answers. They are super easy to edit into a lie. At 3:60 she asks a yes or no question. He answers with one sentence and uses the word "...absolutely..." Now, why isn't that acceptable?

[@paulcolburn3855]

congress has no authority to remove these directors. Only the POTUS can fire them. So his role (as director) is political. All he has to do is sit there and be humiliated for 5 minutes with no repercussions.

[@danatufts9205]

Have you noticed the pattern? None of Biden's appointees are capable of giving a straight answer to a question. None of them!

[@DeeCee1878]

Cardinal is a disgusting excuse for a leader

[@lucasblanchard47]

Dodged a simple one word answer. Outrageous.

[@jbizzle1966]

I would deport his a$$ yesterday

[@jamesgoode9246]

He's doing what his boss, Pres. Biden, wants him to do. Remember, Pres. Biden promised that his administration would be the most transparent in U.S. history.

[@ItsMe-yv9jd]

THAT is insane and such a smug government employee needs to be fired ASAP!

[@MotoWorld777]

fire that guy!

[@MsShirepony]

Officials who behave this evasively to oversight should be charged with contempt of congress.

[@jamesgoode9246]

He's doing what his boss, Pres. Biden, wants him to do. Remember, Pres. Biden promised that his administration would be the most transparent in U.S. history.

[@gregorymabrey7508]

It appears the charges should be stronger than contempt and the punishnent should actually be carried out 😮

[@artisticendeavors5076]

Great idea when applied to a congressional body that isn't rotting with corruption. I believe it was Twain who stated," The only inherent criminal class in America is congress"

[@dash4800]

@@gregorymabrey7508 send them directly to prison.

[@stp479]

Not likely. This is a Uniparty show, so neither side wants too much traction and shift of voters to either side. The goal is divided, and so, weak electorates. Think how many times the Sergeant at Arms has been called out in response to ignored subpoenas and outright lies under oath.

[@davidhicks1426]

Loved the suit color question. Good for Rep McClain!

[@silverforest4682]

Republicans never answer yes or no

[@spodule6000]

Don't be so cynical. He takes requests about his suit colour very seriously, and will be working with his department to communicate an expected timeline to respond to that request in due course, either before or after August 1.

[@summer27rayne56]

@@spodule6000 🤣

[@SuperBastid]

He won't answer a simple question, so fire him, and disband the department!

[@andreasimpson2015]

Answer the dang question or hold him accountable/ in contempt (if that is allowed?) Good Lord, how do these people even sleep at night???!!!

[@maxbang1813]

I Have to admit the question "what color is your suit" was a rather significant illustration of how willing he may have been to lie about the obvious.

[@canaryliina]

And he refused to even answer that question.

[@dbf1dware]

That was, admittedly, a brilliant (and out-of-the-blue) question. Kudos to her. It illustrated her point extremely well. HE should: 1) be fired on the spot, 2) be prosecuted for lying to Congress, misappropriating funds (specifically his salary for doing an absolute crap job yet taking pay), and 3) dropped immediately in jail until such time as his fellow bureaucrats get around to processing his paperwork.

[@johnmalcolm3116]

Robots freaking lizard Robots 😅😅

[@susanpetropoulos1039]

The answer to that question might have proved he was not color blind. Can’t have that!

[@brownro214]

"I'll have my team reach out to yours about the color of my suit (maybe next year)."

[@marcatteberry1361]

Insane. This guy will just run the clock, and never answer ANY questions. This system needs to change.

[@Laneous14]

And he thinks he's clever and his handlers think he's a good little tool. It's all so pathetic. This guy would fail being the mid afternoon manager at a rural Arbys. Just nothing there inside and you know he thinks he's some kind of Machiavellian genius.

[@roryfleming2320]

@@Laneous14 2:55

[@marcatteberry1361]

@@Laneous14 right? I have noticed that there is a system to just eat time, say thank you for you question senator/congressman…5 or so seconds , but do this 8 or 10 times, and a 5 min question period is now 20% less..

[@jamesgoode9246]

He's doing what his boss, Pres. Biden, wants him to do. Remember, Pres. Biden promised that his administration would be the most transparent in U.S. history.

[@wyattfamily8997]

PENALTIES ( held in contempt in jail ) until they DO ANSWER would change their minds very quickly.

[@clanpsi]

It's like having a conversation with a tape recorder.

[@Indigenous51]

He should not be in that job, or any job. Dishonest and corrupt doesn’t cover it ! Despicable does.

[@PaulJohn283]

“What color is your suit?”… “ma’am I will have my office contact you with a date when we will complete our research on the color of my suit.. maybe”… government in a nutshell.

[@user-lk5dr2pl6p]

PRICELESS!🤣

[@taramckinley7585]

Absolutely!!!! These people are ridiculous. It is BEYOND outrageous that every single one of the creeps in this Admin. - along with their toady bureaucrats refuse to answer even a single question from Congress EVER. Disgusting.

[@tinamarie77123]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lorenlal]

CAN U BELIEVE HE COULDN'T ANSWER 1 FUCKING QUESTION???????

[@jwentworth4378]

L / M / A /O

[@faithfreedom8898]

The department of education takes everything seriously-EXCEPT being HONEST and FORTHCOMING!

[@taroman7100]

The Founders stated never let the govt become an employer--cancel Dept of Education. Jill Biden is a fine example of how cheap a Doctorate is.

[@shadowbeast2276]

And TRANSPARENT

[@mineduck3050]

They seriously take everything. Very serious about that, since it's a mafia.

[@jaadee596]

Or education!!

[@heynow01]

The best way to deal with these liars is to ask them yes or no questions and then do what the Dems do, just talk over them saying reclaiming my time and answer for them by saying "you refused to answer" and just move on to your next question.

[@AdinaShoshanaSturman-os6tk]

Individuals like this who refuse to answer questions, refuse to perform their duties should both be fired and fined and possibly be jailed. There MUST be accountability! At the VERY LEAST, he could give a date that he could get back with WHEN he would he would give a response and be held to it.

[@bryanphillips56]

It is exactly like catching a child in a lie, and they do anything to not tell the truth.

[@jeffreyloftus3617]

It's about time that congress passed a law that actually holds anyone who refuses to answer a question or supply the data asked for to account , anyone appearing before congress who refuses to cooperate should be suspended without pay until the data requested is forthcoming

[@Dr.Cosmar]

You need to give a valid answer, or be held in contempt.

[@roneckler9937]

You forget who's president of the United States. Only the American citizens, I'm sorry, Republicans, are held accountable for their actions!

[@diegojines-us9pc]

blame someone who cant answer every question they could ask. where was you on sept 18, 1980? i can get that info to you is the best anyone could say. and he did.

[@viberato]

Drag their pampas asses off to jail for an extended stay.

[@ericb5457]

This is why we can’t have free college

[@uiolax1967]

Mr. Cardona is a great example of how incompetent people work.

[@HarmonixHealing]

quite the opposite.... he is EXTREMELY competent at using the system to fuck tax payers over with out consequences... by the way ... when Biden made vaccines injections mandatory.... ALL the members of his staff the White House congress , the senate & judiciary department WERE EXEMPT Brought to you by Pfizer

[@tellodoroteo2543]

He succeeded in not saying a damn thing...and they do nothing🤣 Taxpayerz money at work

[@alexanderfox8692]

It's not about "incompetent", it's about "dishonest".

[@seanconnor8139]

I work with a boss who speaks in this format. What is the reason to speaking in this manner?

[@troycarothers8254]

Maybe next time phrase the question in Spanish.

[@conan6869]

Sec. Cardona has 5 people right behind him with phones out that could simply text the person with that has the information at the end of their finger tips....if Rep McClain was SERIOUS about getting the information she could simply ask the Sec. to turn around and ask them to get the information RIGHT NOW......and i would suggest that ALL of the representatives try the same tactic regardless of party and see how much actually gets done

[@steviechat]

The skill these officials demonstrate in not answering any questions, it's truly amazing. Why doesn't anybody do something about this?

[@SusanKassandra]

This is how criminals operate. “I know nothing. I will circle back to you “. How disgusting is this display of obstruction

[@keekwai2]

bullshit

[@roycampos3195]

He's stonewalling

[@arcachucho]

This guy is a joke!

[@jarednovel]

leaders dumbing down education in the country

[@Alan_Edwards]

Like watching John Gotti testify.

[@eeayquetting5963]

Arrest him for contempt of congress. Absolutely disgusting

[@TheFlyingZulu]

The president can only issue such arrest or investigation orders for these bureaucrats... this really needs to be changed but nobody can do that. The U.S. Government is in a sad and sorry state right now. Trump tried to fix it but you can see how well that went.

[@eeayquetting5963]

Man, if I acted like this in any courtroom, it would not go well for me

[@Knucklesmd]

Easy with the “arrest that man!” Stuff or you’ll start to sound like a commie.

[@cynthiashaw45]

The debt relief hasn’t passed yet. They are ironing the details out now. While ppl have applied no one is approved yet. Republicans are refusing it. The data she wants can’t really be tracked if they haven’t approved the relief. He wants to work with her, and they will keep her in the loop but She might as well asked him to pull a unicorn out of his butt. He isn’t sure there is an answer and isn’t about to go on the record with fake data. It is called being honest with a woman that was being deliberately difficult asking for things only a completed tuition relief package could provide the answers for. But she knows that. Grand standing. He must not be a republican…a republican would have just pulled an answer out of his butt.

[@stabilityball]

Your public schools at work!

[@danielr5552]

If you don’t answer you can’t get in trouble. It’s pathetic but it’s how the law works.

[@DANCEVIC90]

The art of being a politician, speaking a lot without saying anything

[@andrewmartin6217]

Don’t forget lying.

[@taroman7100]

pretty much sums it up

[@williamgullett5911]

It's called dissembling

[@joeshumo9457]

The Talking Heads Psycho Killer

[@williamgullett5911]

@@joeshumo9457 run run run, run away

[@lizzieb6311]

The “what color is your suit” question was MASTERFUL! That POS could not even answer THAT! Astonishing!

[@dionysusbacchus4321]

+++++

[@DavidJohnson-hg1mz]

What? He didn’t play her games so he’s a POS?

[@DracheFliegen]

@@DavidJohnson-hg1mz Yes, tax payers pay his wage. He should be fired...

[@TuhljinTampergauge]

@@DavidJohnson-hg1mzSuuure, the one who refuses to answer simple questions is the one "playing games." 🙄

[@XiahouJoe]

@@DavidJohnson-hg1mz Yes, yes he is. You new to this?

[@cheapy2006]

One word: scoundrel.

[@julien.4617]

This not answering questions has become ridiculous. No accountability. Shameful

[@jonathannelson103]

That's real dedication right there. He's so committed to not answering questions that he won't even say what color his suit is.

[@diegojines-us9pc]

can you answer one question then if she asked you. what did you watch on youtube 3 weeks ago?

[@mylesleggette7520]

@@diegojines-us9pc Nice false equivalence! Ad hominem is still the best though - of course, you're too stupid to prove me wrong.

[@joeshumo9457]

You are. The Problem.

[@031stunna]

​​@@diegojines-us9pc now that's actually an easy question because if you don't remember you can just go into your KZbin history and guess what you can pull that data in the number of seconds to minutes, Ace just like he should have shown up with all the numbers he knows they're going to ask the questions too and not just him everyone that comes in for questioning do you think that the owner. Ceo, manager of your company or work place just flat-out has no idea any of their numbers?

[@surelywoo]

I'm not a republican, but this current trend of public service workers, or candidates for those offices, to give non-comittal answers to questions is infuriating. Somebody pull this guy aside and tell him to answer questions or we'll find someone more competent who will.

[@agb1953]

Why aren't you a Republican?

[@pjgifford4948]

Start holding their paychecks and see how long it takes them to get some answers.

[@hskrgrad]

This could all be corrected if the line of questioning would be sent to the public service workers two weeks ahead of the hearings so that they could properly prepare the required information for the hearing. But that's not what they really want, they act like attorney's and are trying to trip them up on purpose on the record by surprising them with questions asking for very specific data. Even asking how long before they can get the data is forcing them to go on the record with an answer that they may not be able to support. Exactly who in our vast department of education is responsible for managing this particular data? Is the data readily available? Do they need to do some internal processing to get the information flushed out into a format that meets the objective of what is being asked? Is it even available or do they need to gather the requested data? Everything is about trying to be shocking and surprising and making the other side look stupid for a media soundbite. Both sides do it and it just makes the congressional committee members look like assholes that are wasting everyone's time. They don't want to be productive; they want to make the other side look stupid.

[@georgehugh3455]

@@hskrgrad You're making a lot of excuses for this guy. He should have a VERY CLEAR idea of how long it takes to respond to Congressional questions since that's very much HIS job personally - at least provide an outside date...preferably one that's before this session ends. _Otherwise, Congressional Oversight is IMPOSSIBLE._

[@captainmorgan3925]

They are too incompetent to answer. Why are the incompetent? Because most of them were hired based on their race or gender not qualifications. Stop voting for these traitors.

[@TRONvsRINZLER]

Wow, he seriously answered all questions "very seriously", we should seriously learn from him very seriously.

[@stephen4763]

Seriously, we take this very seriously. But seriously, we will for serious, will seriously get back to you in a serious fashion. Seriously, is that seriously ok? 😬. Thank you Kamala.

[@wayneh150]

Why don't they fire the guy for not giving a straight answer 😂

[@chrisdaman4179]

They should hold these people in contempt. These sort of answers are criminal, and borderline treasonous.

[@jbizzle1966]

I would deport his a$$ yesterday

[@davidhernandez4156]

I agree. But im going to start with “I identify as a trans” the next time im in court and then commence to say a lot without giving any info on the subject at hand. I will let you all know how that goes. Probably from prison.

[@jamesgoode9246]

He's doing what his boss, Pres. Biden, wants him to do. Remember, Pres. Biden promised that his administration would be the most transparent in U.S. history.

[@MsK-xm7vw]

Borderline Treasonous? 😮

[@chrisdaman4179]

@@MsK-xm7vw intentionally hiding information as the government from your oversight... Yes that seems quite clearly treasonous.

[@nrqed]

If we would write in our income tax form "I will get my team to let you know what my income is as soon as possible", I don't think the IRS would let us off the hook. But these bastards always claim they know nothing and never answer questions.

[@freechair4890]

Ignorance is the ideal state for democrats.

[@micey522]

Exactly!!!!

[@terrystotzheim9719]

HaHaHa!!!

[@kaydenenberg1779]

They just need a few more billion in budget and MAY get back to you months from now, but no promises.

[@dbf1dware]

That is an EXCELLENT response, Patrick.

[@jocularpaddy]

It's amazing that all these bureaucrats sit there with wads of paper in front of them when they arrive but cant provide any facts, numbers or details about anything when asked. What have they got in front of them on their desks?

[@anthonyvan2078]

What a waste of time and money. These people are clowns and should all be booted out of these positions. All of them. No one answers questions anymore. You don't hold them accountable, so why bother. All of you officials are fake.

[@DavidxBoyd]

If they won’t provide transparent answers stop providing them with funding

[@chloehennessey6813]

Give them zero dollars until that information is on your desk.

[@AnandShah3977]

When you are in a system that protects you against all of your wrongdoings and nobody is going to hold you accountable... THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS. I am not an American, and even I feel bad about USA. Ethically, morally, logically, legally... this is wrong on so many levels.

[@FrenchmanOfSteel1]

His answers are the equivalent of Pleading the Fifth.

[@ashleydixon6122]

I absolutely LOST it when she asked him what color his suit was and he responded with some word salad non-answer lmao! Her laugh was infectious!!

[@HuntingTarg]

"Clowns In America."

[@vernfowlkes8110]

@@HuntingTarg Now I understand what CIA really stands for.

[@joe56984]

Imagine acting like this at work. This guy is smug, evasive, and totally unafraid of suffering any consequences. There needs to be serious consequences for people acting like this on our dime.

[@cherylfitch3183]

Evil always thinks it’s right!

[@Rollin.the.Wild.West.c14]

Because there are NO CONSEQUENCES

[@FireBladeRR-RSP]

All he does is lie…

[@J.n.A.1993]

Well, they may THINK there are no consequences but someday we'll all find out oh yes, there are consequences.

[@pichepc7796]

There’s no consequences for democrats in any position or wrongdoing. They’re above the law.

[@jakubsedlak2173]

OMG... Your mum was such a great person. It!s sooooo relatable... GET TO THE EFING POINT!

[@richkeylor787]

Any government official who answers questions like that should be fired that day.

[@robdearham540]

"what colour is your suit?" Absolutely brilliant! AND he still could not give a concise answer.....Loved her eloquence!

[@peepsg]

Carson’s: oh no I am dog and woof 🐕

[@America_First07]

This is the perfect example of our Public Education System today. When you have the likes of him and the 'Board', why would you expect that the Children are getting an Education?

[@robdearham540]

@@raptorix exactly 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@timtune174]

Sign him up for the GOP (goofy old people)

[@__K__B__]

@@timtune174 It's interesting how the older and wiser people tend to go towards the GOP. I wonder why that is?

[@ruthj.4845]

I am getting so sick of these officials answering these questions with "We take these matters very seriously" instead of answering the questions. It's like a robotic response programmed into their system. 😡

[@Butterball3588]

Because they answer to a higher, evil power.

[@303machine]

If they would be responsible and punished like everyone else he would respond. If this crap was pulled in China, he would get suitable punishment but democracyst cowards tolerate idiocy and treachery.

[@dynamicduo222]

research operation mockingbird and sinclair soldiers..spread the message to awaken the collective consciousness

[@ruthj.4845]

@@Butterball3588 True!

[@TheBrawlBox]

@@Butterball3588 Yes, it's entertainment; accountability posturing.

[@b.f.g7284]

Embarrassing …..

[@AlJay0032]

Shut down and abolish the department of education. Defund these clowns.

[@seloss5734]

Is the Dept. of Education needed at the Federal level? Shut it down and return it to the States.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

The Dept of Education has only been around since the 1970s and since it's inception the quality of education and the level of educated has deteriorated immensely. It was an experiment that has now proven to be costly and unnecessary. Shut it down. While we are at it, it's time to start shutting down about 60-70% of the federal government that is not military and even then, we need to take a scalpel to cut out the bad actors.

[@aaronburn1992]

This whole government needs to be stripped. Seriously. It’s beyond disgusting at this point. Our money is being pissed away.

[@foxnewsguy1]

Started with Lyndon Johnson paying for JFK murder investigation to be hijacked by the deep state that committed the murder

[@PureDWhiteCloud]

Your money is NOT being pissed away. It is doing exactly what they want it to do. The sooner you realize that the better. They may be stupid to you, but they are very smart to each other.

[@tlrlml]

You could strip the government anytime you like. You simply need to convince 50.1% of all the other people in your voting district(s) to help you out... We have the power of the vote, don't you know, so if there is something that you don't like you can change it. What do they have? ... Nothing but the power of persuasion, an army (of bureaucrats), a military, and your children's education. They're practically defenseless against your might!

[@dannynone2784]

The US dept of education needs to be abolished ASAP.

[@MegaSnail123]

The person in charge of this room needs to press for proper answers and not get messed around!

[@RezaQin]

Hold them in contempt and arrest them if they won't answer.

[@DavidJohnson-hg1mz]

Except he did answer.

[@XiahouJoe]

@@Seeman927 Check the comments he's the token dissenter.

[@XiahouJoe]

@@Seeman927 Hell in another the video of forbes he is the pathetic troll is defending groomers. So either obvious troll is obvious or the trash needs to be taken to the landfill.

[@jamesgoode9246]

@@Seeman927 -- He's doing what his boss, Pres. Biden, wants him to do. Remember, Pres. Biden promised that his administration would be the most transparent in U.S. history.

[@joeBX53]

The incompetence is beyond belief…no wonder the state of our education systems is in shambles.

[@diegojines-us9pc]

can you answer one question then if she asked you. what did you watch on youtube 3 weeks ago?

[@J.DeLaPoer]

Not incomptence! These incessant non-answers are very much intentional. You see it day in, day out from Biden appointees and leftist politicians in general. It’s just the “acceptable” way of stonewalling while technically not breaking the rules (eg; outright refusing).

[@eddeetz493]

Shut of funding until a full audit is done and every question is answered.

[@johnevans191]

This from an Englishman living in the Philippines- why is it that politicians worldwide are so brilliant at NOT answering questions.

[@cherylkey1246]

How do these people get away with not answering a damn question when asked without bs excuses

[@PBVader]

Can you say "bill clinton"? They think they have perfected the lie.

[@taroman7100]

They answer to no one but their clique and high masters.

[@carlkil]

Can you imagine a CEO responding to his Board of Directors with answers like that? They would be fired during the meeting

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

They actually do that frequently. Have BEEN to board meeting??

[@dynamicduo222]

research operation mockingbird and sinclair soldiers..spread the message to awaken the collective consciousness

[@testaklese]

Yeah, this is exactly how CEOs talk

[@carlkil]

@@testaklese ex-CEO’s. No BOD would put up with this kind of obfuscation

[@windmillacres679]

@carlkil BODs don't edit meetings into 30 second sound bites that are lies.

[@drtrevisdc]

What a complete waste of taxpayer money! Somebody needs to be held accountable and fired..

[@scottantkowiak6043]

They should be able to hold people in contemp of congress or something. This is SUCH a mockery of our system.

[@bravoalphahk]

Public caning should do the trick.

[@anothercomment3451]

Yes ... if our Reps followed the constitution.

[@brucevandusen9092]

I've seen many instances of Contempt of Congress. I don't see anyone following up on this.

[@loganwill-ut2ge]

It's way of false prophets look who was making 170000 stealing luggage what sicknesses going on in WH not monacah

[@frankseprino8610]

Time for "scorched-earth" politics! Bi-partisanship is deader than a nail in Dracula's coffin!

[@usps8797]

Its very obvious EVERYONE in this Administration has been explicitly coached on HOW to respond to questions and how NOT to answer the questions.

[@shadowtrooper4435]

They're given training on how to be straight up NPC's.

[@Addy1027]

That's what they do DO Everyday and all Day!! Enough is enough!! HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE!! Nuremburg triels that the main street MEDIA will never talk about!! Just like Nuremberg ! The FAKE MEDIA WILL FACE THE Gallows'!! But First and foremost should be OUR Administration!!!!

[@jamesmoeller9366]

I take your comment very seriously and will be reaching out to you in the future to tell you how well I think on my feet

[@smittysmith2812]

I call it "doing the zuckerburg" he answers very vague or with a question about a question

[@for8861]

Its absurd that these stalling tactics in the democrappy party are allowed to continue I can't stop shaking my head reminds when loretta lynch was asked if the speed limit is 65 and you are doing 66 are you violating the law and our head of the doj could not say yes smh

[@scottzeezee4343]

Defund all agencies that don’t answer questions

[@ib1ray]

He should be fired on the spot if he's not willing to answer questions directly and concisely.

[@jaimeizreal8810]

How he repeats what he's been instructed to say legally is disturbing and obvious. Yikes!

[@missmindersue]

Sounds like a robot 🤖🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Jon_Bonds_Jovi]

Whether you're religious or non-religious, it feels as though a staggering number of people (including myself) see the end of the world right at the doorsteps. And you know what --- maybe that wouldn't be so bad; no more hate, no more lies, no more Democrats or Republicans, no more poverty, no more social media making undeserving people rich while adding fuel to the fire of stupidity. I mean *DAMN* . So many people are so self-absorbed & detached that they've forgotten how to exhibit common-decency. That said, politicians seem to be the worse offenders of them all yet they are the ones passing laws and prohibiting others that suit their own crooked agenda.

[@windmillacres679]

Ok, so how long would it take YOU to gather that data? What is involved in gathering that data? Neither you of him has the specific knowledge to give a specific answer.

[@AxisXIViral]

@@windmillacres679 If there are barriers to providing the data in a timely way, and they are legitimate ones that they don't feel the need to hide, why would they not simply explain the barriers? The fact that he's using vague canned answers AND refusing to explain them, that's what the actual problem is. If it is not reasonable for him to provide the answer there, he should be able to explain why that is.

[@windmillacres679]

@AxisXIViral He's not an idiot. He knows that she'll cut him off and refuse to allow him to explain anything. All we will hear is "Reclaiming my time." Like I said, this entire hearing isn't about answering any questions. It's about the stupid politicians getting sound bites. If she honestly wanted answers, she would have had her staff send the questions over a month ago. Then he would have had at least an estimate on when he could give her answers. Both parties pull this crap. All because too many people believe the soundbites.

[@southtexasprepper1837]

The Department of Education needs to be Totally Defunded! It serves no useful purpose except to be a drain on the American Taxpayers.

[@dougferguson2563]

*defunded

[@southtexasprepper1837]

@@dougferguson2563 Thank you so much. I didn't realize it at the time that I posted my comment. That's what I originally meant to say and it slipped right past me. I went and corrected my mistake. Thanks again. "Thumbs Up" on your comment. 👍

[@dougferguson2563]

@@southtexasprepper1837 No worries! Lets vote these tyrants out!!!

[@southtexasprepper1837]

@@dougferguson2563 That's going to be easier said than done. They're already too firmly entrenched like ticks on a dog. Personally, I'm just hoping that one day that the entire System collapses or we have a Zombie Apocalypse. Given the choice, I'd rather have the latter.

[@MissJade805]

Sorry but that’s not gonna happen. The department of education will remain. 😊

[@alberto123iq]

My god, imagine having that woman at home every day.

[@ThatOneGirl0790]

WoW....that guy needs to be replaced. Incompetence is a scary thing that affects many!

[@brentharrington9235]

Disband the Department of Education.

[@deanbrunner261]

DoE FBI CIA ATF DEA BLM IRS the list of corrupted three letter government agency's is staggering

[@Knapweed]

She could have asked the Education Secretary, "What mark does a student get for completely failing to answer a direct question?"

[@lucazarts25]

That would've been gold! Although we know what would the answer be when coming from a criminal disguised of bureaucrat.

[@EdmundCastellani-jp5uj]

Life in prison for every government employee.... Or execution for Treason, Their choice......

[@bonwick]

A+

[@Tricknologyinc]

WTF does a "DIRECT QUESTION" have to do with anything! EVERY DAMN QUESTION AND INFORMATION REQUEST NEEDS TO BE TRIAGED AND THAT TAKES TIME FROM ALL THE MILLIONS OF REQUESTS COMING IN (weekly?/daily) TO A DEPARTMENT OF LESS THAN 4000 PEOPLE!

[@Knapweed]

@@Tricknologyinc What does a question from one person to another have to do with "MILLIONS OF REQUESTS COMING IN (weekly?/daily) TO A DEPARTMENT OF LESS THAN 4000 PEOPLE!" If you're going to scream it, at least draw a comparison that is relevant.

[@Hansa7122]

Mind boggling

[@ChazinFl1]

Disgusting as usual! No one ever answers the questions. Whats more frustrating is NO ONE EVER will be help accountable for anything.

[@V1Z13R]

They want a 600% increase in their budget but they cant' answer even simple questions... uh huh. They need to be defunded.

[@Laneous14]

A budget increase for failing so badly that reading scores go down year after year. They can't even hold the line on Math either.

[@brownro214]

4000 employees when the Department of Education could exist with 100 and do their job. It's not that hard, take the money Congress appropriates for education and disburse it to the states based on population. The federal government should have no other role in education. It is a state and local issue.

[@debigodsey]

Defund them now!!!!

[@jbizzle1966]

I would deport his a$$ yesterday

[@malcriadamedina5358]

They want that to help American citizens who studied and worked hard to make this country a better place for all of us. You should be thanking them

[@2breal91]

Fire that man. It’s shameful that government leaders believe dodgy answers are acceptable

[@yanaandbear]

She is being a brat. They guy is saying yes. Where is the respect for her to allow him to agree with her but instead she wants to force him to say it they was she wants. You earn respect and she isn’t earing

[@Saberwulfy]

Answer yes or not without context is a trick for use against him.

[@mog4993]

​@@yanaandbear he should answer in the immediate affirmative then add context. He did no such thing he tried to dodge then he was called out made a half hearted dodge then answered in the affirmative. The fact he refused to answer the suit color question is telling with these lefty activist pussies. They know not to answer with a solid yes or no because it could be used against them later on. It's why Biden refused to answer in any yes or no questions with his son's laptop during the 2020 election cycle. He has now since said it's false but we will see on that as only time will tell... Should it even be fully pursued. The only ones I've seen throw temper tantrums and attack character are the Dems then they play victim when called out. But because republicans are playing the dems game and you're bitching about it now. 👏 Bravo to you 👏

[@elcidcampeador497]

Imagine this happens when it comes to your children's medical records. California governor just signed Sb1419 into law. Starting January 1st, 2024 parents will be prohibited from having access to their children's medical records, ages 12 and up. In addition mental health patients will be prohibited from having access to their own psychiatrist's notes. Please ring the bell!

[@jankutac9753]

No, he is actually very clever and disciplined. He doesn't want to cause any legal trouble that could be used against him or whoever he represents. The answers will come once they have been prepared well. Isn't that better than empty promises and wrong data?

[@bobwallace4733]

Defund the Department of Education.

[@SamhainBe]

"Take oversight seriously" - too funny!

[@jan_phd]

These people who promise to contact Congress later, don't... remember that.

[@Sephiroth517]

Promises only binds those who believe in them..

[@segevstormlord3713]

"And when can I expect to hear from your people? By what date?"

[@mikemelina7395]

I say Congress should withhold all funding to any agency that refuses to be forthright in a timely manner.

[@cosmose8908]

Where did this people all came from?! Hold them accountable all the way from alphabet boys to the last bureaucrat.

[@dougbuchan5666]

Over 4,000 an he’s the cream of the crop? 😱

[@GhettoMazzo]

THEY COME OUT LIKE SPORES

[@allysondoerfler2435]

From the Saul Alinsky School for the advancement of Communism.

[@colebyrnes7889]

​@@dougbuchan5666 4,000 employees and they have delivered 2,400 pages of info... seems lackluster to me

[@angelsadventure4996]

Can't even tell the color of his suit.

[@carltyndall5302]

Tru.p MUST get rid of Cardona!!!!

[@caroline1425yt]

Fire him and get someone capable of answering a question. He has 4000 employees and we’re supposed to be impressed that they responded to 45 emails!?!?!? God help us!

[@AreyemMeyera]

I can respond to even hundreds of emails if I’m going to be paid even just half of that of their single staff 😅

[@bestman7776]

My wife responded to 60+ emails in ONE FKING SHIFT

[@xSG1969x]

he has "under 4000 employees". Which means absolutely nothing, as that could be 3999 or 5

[@Biru_to]

45 letters might each require considerate investigation and documentation. If each letter were to requests each school in the country to be contacted and for a different purpose, I'm sure that could take some time.

[@danielgrossberg1411]

​@xSG1969x they wouldn't throw an odd # like 4000 unless it was close. If they had 5 employees, they would say under 10. You sound like a liberal