The Roads to Trump's Nominees and their hearings....

[@meh.7539]

Bingo card prediction: Hegseth continues to drink on the job and assaults a woman while in office. Guys like that don't change.

[@nebulousvoid]

After the hearing he probably went home and tortured his dog.

[@mrthingy9072]

Further prediction: Nothing will happen because of it. The GQP will flat refuse to remove him from office. He could sexually assault children in the Capitol Building Rotunda and they'd sit back and let it happen.

[@peaceout6285]

Absolutely 🎯 💯

[@jamesowensii2562]

Not without a little "justice" served.

[@AndiNewtonian]

Every time he said, "Anonymous smears", I got flashbacks of Brett Kavanaugh crying,, "I LIKE BEER!"

[@dmhuddle]

Every single one of them has the same smug smile. Belle called it, they think they're entitled to be confirmed. Buckle up, folks!

[@junerussell6972]

And they all have the same non-answer answers. "I don't remember" and "I haven't seen that"???? Have they been under a rock for the past 5 years? (No, they just assume they'll be confirmed and don't feel any need to be honest and aboveboard.)

[@TheDarkKnit]

​@@junerussell6972Right? Like we're supposed to believe they know less about these things relevant to the positions they have been selected for than the average person who watches the news? And if they really DON'T know, as they claim, then they are completely, absolutely, totally unqualified for said positions.

[@junerussell6972]

@@TheDarkKnit When Hegseth didn't know what the acronym Senator Duckworth asked him and when he guessed, guessed wrong, it appalled me. She's correct; he's not qualified. He has no idea what the job entails or the important parts of the community. He's been in the military (or as the Rs wrote it Miltary) so you'd think he'd be more familiar with the entities he's likely to come in contact with.

[@0066keith]

I used to think Betsy DeVos was the most unqualified cabinet nominee in history. Then this bunch showed up. They all make Betsy look sane.

[@joanfregapane8683]

At least she had experience related to her prospective job.

[@ClauTo-oh5qu]

So no more husband videos- is he ok!?!?

[@Mamatebear]

And you know she still has her claws in project 2025 because (lest we forget) she is a major stock holder in K12 the huge on line education program.

[@serendipityshopnyc]

@@ClauTo-oh5qu Beau is reportedly fine and getting plenty of much-needed rest after six years of pushing himself to exhaustion on this channel. He is just too much of a workaholic to do anything by halves, so he had to step away altogether.

[@serendipityshopnyc]

@@joanfregapane8683 All of her experience was with charter schools, which she was strongly inclined to favor over public schools. So she was a destructive force in the role. Still is, behind the schemes at Project 2025.

[@carolbulmer8253]

Belle, I’m truly frightened for the U.S. The majority of the cabinet candidates seem unfit for any federal office. It’s so sad😔

[@abegilbert5113]

They seem unfit to run a daycare, or a cash register FFS

[@Irishmansam]

Joe Biden was fit? If you think so your just as delusional as he is

[@Jethro7e]

Her saying she won't answer hypotheticals should be disqualifying in itself. I mean, aren't hypotheticals pretty much the main point of these hearings?

[@matthewsanchez7953]

Also true and false questions. If the question is, "True or false: A Secretary of Defense shouldn't drink on the job?" and their answer is "that's a smear" then they are tacitly admitting that they think it should be okay for a SecDef to drink on the job.

[@TheSuzberry]

The questions she called hypothetical, weren’t.

[@stephaniewilson3955]

I pity the USA. I have never seen such a mess of senior managers in my life, and I have worked in British Industry on its last legs.

[@lesleygresham7934]

It's like living in an unending episode of The Twilight Zone.

[@abegilbert5113]

Our only hope is that they don't know how to actually get anything done.

[@ninaconnolly6077]

@@lesleygresham7934 And trump is that awful little boy that would send people to the "Cornfield"!!

[@serendipityshopnyc]

@@abegilbert5113 That is our best hope, by far.

[@05Matz]

Unfortunately, they'll (if they can get off their butts and stop just embezzling stuff for themselves, but we must always assume the worst case to be safe) aggressively export their brand of corruption throughout the world, much like they already have been, but with the backing of all the resources of the most powerful empire that has ever existed.

[@Prang972]

Absolutely absurd that conduct that would get a McDonald's employee disqualified on the spot, might get a rubber stamp for position that determine the fates of millions.

[@AlanCampbell-r2x]

Every single Trump nominee seems to have followed a variation on pleading the 5th or evasive answers. The entire group seems to have had training on avoiding being caught in lies or honest answers. Pete was the dodger in chief.

[@johnanthony2545]

They where trained. They went through mock hearings to prepare.

[@mrthingy9072]

"If you're innocent why are you pleading the fifth?" -- Donald J. Trump

[@BardovBacchus]

Three SCOTUS nominees said that Roe was the law of the land during their hearings. If the senate does not confirm one, who is going to stop them from being the *acting* Sec of ___..?

[@Burevix]

I believe it was reported that the nominees were told by GOP senators to play it cool and stick to the script. They know how bad the nominees are, but they also do not want to defy DT and/or want the nominees for their own interests. This way they can overlook the range of ignorant to psychopathic while they confirm them.

[@Newton-Reuther]

Rubio was okay for a Republican

[@edwardbenham2803]

Welcome to magastan

[@davidmachemer1015]

Can't believe we're in a position where Marco Rubio looks sane...

[@billcook7285]

I dig it. 7 years ago, I couldn't believe I found myself wishing for an articulate, intelligent, compassionate president like GW bush again. 😂

[@AndiNewtonian]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@RevShifty]

Do not let them change the standard or lower the bar even further. Rubio is still batshit insane and absolute hot garbage, even if these nuts are all worse. It's OK to have hard contempt for every single one of them IMO.

[@dydamis5158]

We're screwed..... but this channel makes it less difficult

[@JimHolder-pk2kk]

It's not all or nothing. We are partially screwed but how bad it gets depends on what we and senators do. From worst to least bad: Most important nomination to stop is likely Vought because of the harm he can do. Hegseth is a cartoon train wreck that needs derailling. Bondi will probably get in and we will just have to live with it. Rubio as about as good as we can hope for.

[@chrisjessee9789]

What happens when you put the criminals in charge? It’s not going to end well.

[@JoOddArtworks]

I worked with alcohol addicts which made me give up drinking. I don’t know the logic of give me this job that I proved time and time again that I’m unqualified for it and then I’ll stop drinking? That is very dangerous thinking

[@Jedi_Vigilante]

Isn't it the ruler class that keeps saying to behave/dress/prepare for the job you want, not the job you have? If he was serious about it, shouldn't he have quit his bad habits to show he is capable enough and reasonable enough BEFORE being considered for the job? Isn't that the entire premise behind that philosophy? Gosh, if only those with the keys to the economy and the political machine could comprehend irony...

[@Javdoc]

Everything is "hypothetical" until it happens. How else can you get an idea of what someone would do when confronted with a situation in the future? If someone told me they "won't answer a hypothetical", I'd say; "Well, then assume I literally won't be approving you for this role".

[@kathleendenz94]

Bondi is being appointed to destroy the DOJ. She claimed, BTW, that Patel's published hit list doesn't exist. Three monkeys in one person.

[@AndiNewtonian]

Can you imagine answering like that for a job interview?!

[@billcook7285]

When my son was home on leave recently, I jokingly told him I wanted a "flamethrower" for Christmas. He bought me one. I thought it was pretty stupid when it showed up (on January 6th). But the more information I get, the more I'm starting to believe it wasn't that bad an idea. 😐

[@donwyates]

Careful using that thing indoors. 😆

[@thylacine569]

Can you manage if a Democrat president's nominees acted like DJT's nominees have? The world would end.

[@ScytheNoire]

Imagine going for a job interview and saying you won't answer hypotheticals. You'd never get the job. Every job interview I'd done has had hypotheticals. Bondi perjured herself repeatedly, or she's the least informed person in America and has been living in a bubble for the past decade. Bondi also didn't know the 14th Amendment and said she'd have to look into it. Birthright citizenship is screwed.

[@kathleendenz94]

If Bondi is an attorney and has been FL attorney general, but doesn't know the 14th amendment, she's both dangerous and ignorant. Or, indeed, she could just be lying All of this is disqualifying.

[@DavidJones-ly9bh]

What a game !..We ..have been forced to play!..A legalized COUP.

[@Auntie52]

Thank you Belle. Eyebrow raising and jaw dropping. My face the next 4 years.🤬

[@markrenfrow9873]

Hey Ms. Belle and internet folks. I watched a bit of the hearings and was amazed by how some can talk for 5 minutes to avoid saying yes or no.

[@rog3129]

Bondi will never be independent from trump.

[@robbylock1741]

Has everyone forgotten that Bondi dropped a law suit against "Trump University" after she received a $25,000 "donation"? Do we want a US AG that can be baught?

[@RevShifty]

None of them ever will. He's only bringing yes men and absolute loyalists on board this time, so that's exactly what we're all going to be stuck with.

[@corriemcclain7960]

The I don't care about the Geneva convention dude gives me panic attacks

[@05Matz]

I mean, the USA traditionally ignores it along with all other international law, as a superpower, but they don't _openly admit_ that.

[@dankolar6066]

“I think that you will all agree that we are living in most interesting times.” - Joseph Chamberlain, a speech to Parliament, 1898

[@rickiechristine]

No answer, no yes vote

[@RhondaGiuffrida]

Thanks Belle. The hearings certainly show who is in the pocket of you know who!

[@johnsteiner3417]

The election's over, but Utah republicans keep sending me text, and this morning it was about how Pete Hegseth is going to get "woke" out of the military and that I needed to help them get him approved [by sending money]. Naturally, my response was R-rated language and advising them to knock it off.

[@WAL_DC-6B]

Just tell those Utah Republicans to ask Elon "for a few more bucks" as he has plenty to pass around.

[@johnsteiner3417]

@@WAL_DC-6B I told them that the US military is standards based and loyal to the constitution not their orange [German word for leader] in addition to some choice phrasing.

[@SeasonedCitizen]

Sounds like a fun way to start the day! Please tell me you can cuss like a drunk sailor.

[@BardovBacchus]

Hey, I've seen this show before. Concerns will be expressed, then they will vote to give the president the cabinet he wants, like the dutiful rump they are

[@katboss4886]

I should be in the shower but I want to take a road trip with friends. I brought snacks

[@donaldmrambojr5695]

Good morning Kat ! Always a pleasure to be learning on these Roads trips with you ! 🧀🏈

[@Erin-Thor]

Please PLEASE tell me you brought doughnuts 🍩‼️ Any maple 🍁 flavored ones in that box? 😁

[@katboss4886]

@@Erin-Thor Yes & chocolate long johns 😀

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

I'm happy to sit with you on the bus even without donuts Kat! You can give my share to Erin-Thor ;-)

[@Erin-Thor]

@ - I’ve been outclassed! 😱🤣 Thank you! Have a wonderful day everyone!

[@Hjorth87]

Dane here. It was also noticeable that the potential secretary of defense would not rule out attacking a Nato ally....

[@NancyfromIllinois]

Honestly, what drugs are the GOP taking? This is insane. I feel like I'm watching Rome burn. 😵‍💫

[@cherylwoodul9127]

Scary times. I'm hoping the Senate upholds our country's constitution when they vote. 😞💙

[@Mamatebear]

Not betting on it.

[@elmersglue6259]

I doubt they will. They will vote on loyalty to Trump.

[@AdamBladeTaylor]

So now that America has fallen and the union will crumble, which states do you think will join Canada and which will create their own nations? Wondering which former states will join the New California Republic.

[@tsts9459]

MTradergreene may get her divorce.

[@jamesowensii2562]

New? You real8ze The California Republic has been a thing since California became a state, right? I'm not nationalist of the Republic of California.

[@Sableagle]

How about the watershed? You can negotiate the details about the Red Desert later. For now, everyone on the "flows into the Pacific" side and everyone with a Great Lakes coast, join Canada.

[@05Matz]

@@jamesowensii2562 It's a Fallout reference. When society in that setting collapses due to a large nuclear war, much of California gets back on its feet with a vaguely modern-like representative government (as the "New California Republic") much quicker than most other areas of the United States, and begins expanding into the lawless or vaguely feudal areas around it with the founding narrative of being a successor state to the old USA (and the original California Republic specifically).

[@shielanunn3484]

The Ringmaster ' Brings in The Clowns'...

[@lesleygresham7934]

It's only a gotcha question if you can be gotten.

[@danjohnston9037]

Hegseth wants to be a Knight of the Crusades , This is the wrong century for that

[@garygauvin5933]

God wills it, is still remember the surprise on his face when he lost his head 😂

[@RevShifty]

I don't think anyone on his entire cabinet is actually smart enough to know what century we're in. He should fit right in with that freak show.

[@nebulousvoid]

"Candidate, how would you handle this hypothetical situation?" "That's a hypothetical situation"

[@Jethro7e]

Her saying she won't answer hypothetical questions should be a much bigger deal considering that's pretty much the whole point of the hearings.

[@nebulousvoid]

@Jethro7e Yep, the Nacho Supreme Court has been dealing with mostly hypotheticals for a while now. What would the world be like without hypothetical questions?

[@jamesschrader6855]

Thanks Belle and anxiety is at....

[@jane55ism]

Hegseth will quit drinking if they let him run the department of Defense? Sounds like the PARTY OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO ME. what do you think? I have a new Catholic prayer: Dear God. I will never touch myself impurely, covet my neighbors wife, or drink alcohol if you keep my country from dying

[@bfcalhoun57]

Please stop giving Republicans unmerited credit. Bondi's answer to the question of pardoning 1/06 criminals was a dodge. Full stop.

[@roadswithbeau]

It's just literally the constitution. There's not even oversight or an advisory role.

[@dorothymartino3221]

Thank you for concisely capturing the essence of this nightmarish cabinet approval process. I appreciate your diligence

[@HattieLankford-24]

Bidden should declare Jan 19 a national day of mourning for the country.

[@jamesowensii2562]

Biden should use the Supreme Court decision to make him a king and their approval of using their power against political opponents to save our fuckinf nation from these terrorists, not to hand it over to them!

[@kenspear4297]

Biden hardly knows what day it is

[@jamesowensii2562]

@kenspear4297 And you voted for fascism.

[@kenspear4297]

@@jamesowensii2562 wrong, you’ve been watching to many lies, get out of your left leaning bubble. And don’t believe everything you hear

[@johnanthony2545]

Most nominees of past don’t have constituents threatening their lives and families for a public menace president elect.

[@jentihom]

Good morning Belle, Someone has to pull the fire alarm soon. But where is it?

[@browette]

I'm terrified.

[@abegilbert5113]

LOL we are approaching an un-presidented moment.

[@shielanunn3484]

If ONLY

[@jeanine1410]

Thank you Belle and Team.

[@Grim_Beard]

Has Trump** nominated anyone who is qualified and competent to any role?

[@gregweatherup9596]

Jerome Powell has surprised me. That’s it.

[@nonnyena4267]

How a few nominee hearings went, with highlights from these that Belle found... _"interesting":_ 0:28 Pam Bondi 1:56 Russell Vought 3:50 Pete Hegseth 6:01 Marco Rubio *🚨Spoiler Alert:* _Probably the most sane_ [but you could shuffle over _that_ bar without stubbing your toe...🙄] 7:52 Overall summary of Senate atmosphere & attitudes

[@gregoriancatmonk6904]

@The Roads with Belle • These people swear an oath to uphold the Constitution correct? Does that Include it's intent as described in it's preamble? If so haven't these people including Trump and most of the GOP defied it already? Wouldn't failure to uphold it or to follow it's tenant disqualify them from their positions?

[@mrthingy9072]

Not unless the GQP acts on it, democrats can't force them out of office alone. Remember, Trump was caught red handed twice breaking the law and even the Republicans said he was guilty - BUT they refused to vote against him in Congress. "Republican" means "the law does not apply to you."

[@antiquegirl6505]

There is video, of Vought (sp?) being asked if he will uphold the Constitution rather than tRump, and he wouldn't give a simple 'yes' answer, for the longest time. Pathetic.

[@HappyinMaine]

We are in big trouble and our country will be russia/s.korea/etc. if the senate approves any of these unqualified people.

[@lesleygresham7934]

I think we're there. Welcome to the Russian States of America

[@Moondog66602]

Pretty bad state of affairs when Marco Rubio is the 'most reasonable'

[@jamesharrison2374]

Feel sorry for the troops, if the boss will not comply with the Geneva Convention, others will not either.

[@erma7258]

Thank you for this and all of your videos

[@suzannederusha1370]

More hearings coming that are more controversial? Gee I can’t wait..

[@dantherpghero2885]

The GOP is looking for one nominee they can vote against to signal that they have some independence left. But they will approve most if not all of Donnie's picks.

[@patricklynam7433]

Pete Hegseth is their lamb.

[@Allastrology]

I very much appreciate you reporting on this. Its very trying...need all the help I can get digesting these megalomaniacs

[@butterflymuse2707]

What a farce. I fucking hate this timeline.

[@RevShifty]

It is hands down the dumbest timeline possible. A grand, traditional Republican standard they top every single time they get any power anywhere again. Every single god damned time.

[@ChristyMorris-rh7rq]

That's an understatement!

[@genuineimpulse9134]

It amazes me that anyone thinks ANY news reporter is qualified to run the pentagon. This isn't a job scooping ice cream at DQ that can be picked up after a few shifts.

[@chuckmiller3401]

I'm stockpiling food.

[@margaretwordnerd5210]

I'm stockpiling vital prescriptions. I expect Medicare and Medicaid services to diminish in quality and quantity over the coming years. If you refill meds every 26 days, each month you put back a 4 day supply for emergency use. Given how often pharmacies run out of some prescriptions now, I worry how bad it will get.

[@donaldmrambojr5695]

😊 Happy travels, fellow "Roads scholars"!😉

[@Erin-Thor]

Muh brain bees full. 😊

[@katboss4886]

@@donaldmrambojr5695 On the road together again. Happy to be here with you 🏈🦅

[@donaldmrambojr5695]

@ -- Howdy thar 👋🤠🏇🔨, fellow Scholar Erin-Thor ! Always happy to be in class with you my friend 🙂🙃😉😊‼

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

It's always a pleasure to be traveling this Roads with you good Donald!

[@donaldwert7137]

Good morning Donald, Erin, Kat and Victoria! Hope everyone is well this morning.

[@RexJordan-s8x]

Thank you Belle again from Sterling Heights Michigan USA

[@SaberToothBicycle]

Thank you for keeping us posted, Belle. Remain resilient, Internet People.

[@05Matz]

It seems to me that everybody who swore an oath to protect the Constitution needs to do what's necessary to fix this situation, NOW.

[@nilo70]

Thank you Ms Belle for helping me understand what’s going on. Cheers From California

[@donaldwert7137]

Good morning, Ranch Fam, glad to see everyone on the Road this morning.

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Good morning also good Donald! It's nice to be traveling this Roads with you this morning!

[@JohnMcDermott-t6l]

Thanks for the update

[@paulyoung4422]

Belle for Defense Secretary.

[@nanbergau]

Thanks for tbe clear summary. Would be inyeresting to see a bullet list type of 'score card' -assessing each candidate's knowledge of the issues re that position, key past statements or action... ot just a regerence but, kind ofcan aid to build / facilitate cr iyocal thinking- maybe post ???

[@OnlyWaterInTheForest]

Thank you for reporting the information in a calm and fact based manner ❤

[@Californiadreaming92651]

I feel liked we’ve all died and we’re in h£ll now. 😢

[@billmorse221]

It is going to get crazy. The sheep just don’t care yet.

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

Happy trails fellow travelers! Let's learn something new today together!

[@Erin-Thor]

Hello Victoria! Good Morning ☀️ to you! 👋🏽

[@katboss4886]

@@victoriajohnson-parratt6975 good morning Sunshine ☀️

[@donaldmrambojr5695]

Always an honor & a pleasure to be hitting the trails to learning new things with you, dear Victoria ! ❤❤

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

​@@Erin-Thor Good morning Erin-Thor! I brought napkins so we won't leave the bus all sticky from donut glaze residue. ;-)

[@victoriajohnson-parratt6975]

​@@katboss4886 Good morning Kat! We should limit Erin-Thor's donut consumption this morning. You know how kids get when they're over sugared. ;-)

[@jeffengel2607]

It's the position of the Trump administration that Trump is appropriately a dictator. Supposing or acting as if the Senate has more than a rubber-stamping role here is contrary to that position, and no nominee is going to break with policy that way.

[@josecrespo4102]

Thanks Belle

[@RT-kr4wy]

If republican senate/congress "abandon the constitution" or "their duties", what will come of their actions/choices?

[@parkerbrown-nesbit1747]

Not a thing.

[@michel3691]

Thanks, Belle.

[@nebulousvoid]

I love you Belle and Beau, but I'm tapping out. I've been a loyal viewer since the start, but my capacity for intolerable information has been exceeded. If I hear Foul Donnie's name one more time I'm going to discorporate. Thank you for all your work.

[@lesleygresham7934]

Thanks!

[@davidsalls7173]

America is screwed

[@StefanManjakov]

3:51 Will the US Congress give up their power ot the 👜?😮

[@dougwilliams5334]

Thank you Belle for the videos, great job. Are Bondi's non-answers prep for a future job more coveted than AG...maybe a Supreme Court nomination?

[@hollivybez]

2:03 after they denied being part of project 2025

[@patricklynam7433]

Hegseth won't be confirmed. These hearings are too short. Expect some hard fights when the full Senate votes Hope the Supreme Court upholds the law.

[@amandabottoms1]

In the clerb, we all fam

[@denisekeeran9883]

Why does he think he's capable of just quitting drinking cold turkey? And if he fails?

[@CricketsBay]

If he tries to quit cold turkey, the DT's will get him for sure. Then somebody's going to hear screaming coming from his office and find him sweaty, hallucinating, and trying to climb the walls. He'll have to go to a detox center.

[@denisekeeran9883]

@@CricketsBay And what could go wrong with him being incapacitated in a treatment center?

[@BubblesByYoli]

Thx Belle

[@heidinolen873]

Were done cooked. 😢😢😢

[@Maureen1]

“Unprecedented“ should be replaced by „unpresidented“!

[@AndyTaylor-fx1mq]

I keep starting and stopping this episode, it’s a tough one. People don’t realize, we could loose the USA as we know it, some will applaud that, but wait ‘til the leopards come for your face.

[@Sunflowrrunner]

I look at this way: I'd rather have incompetent fascists in charge than competent ones.

[@ninaconnolly6077]

At this point, even though it WILL affect 67 year old me on SS. I say bring it on. The MAGA has to hurt like the rest of us, bring it on. Keep picking the worst of the worst.

[@milot2311]

Thank you Belle and Team for the Update, Analysis and Views of The Upcoming trump🤡 Reign of Terror and Power.

[@pattitully-chain9708]

Thanks so much 🇺🇸

[@StarShipGray]

Somehow the word “doomed” doesn’t quite cover it.

[@RijackiTorment]

Sadly, the GOP Senators will be told to "kiss the ring" and these hearings are just a formality but they also get 'on the record' just how unqualified the nominees are. From their responses to Democrat questions, it's also obvious each was coached with a specific phrase to use to defray answering. The catch phrases are meant, too, as a nod to MAGA conspiracy theorists. Even only watching 'wrap ups' and not the complete hearings made me want to scream.

[@worldmeta2016]

This is the last time we voted.

[@confucioussay5010]

'20 was the last time it was an actual election. They will have sham elections,but have figured out how to permanently cheat.

[@NancyfromIllinois]

If the idiots get confirmed, Im hoping there are still wily people in the burocracy who will curb the insanity. Or maybe the people will revolt again. SMH

[@Oldleftiehere]

Belle, there are NO highlights to any of these nominees.

[@zxys001]

..I'll give up drinking if I get the job. SMH,.. Where are we and who are we... please wake me up when this is all over.

[@SaundraMockRealEstate-JohnLSco]

Let’s face it; it’s an absolute sh!t show!

[@kenspear4297]

Let’s all hope Trump gets the country back on the right track

[@tommyhawks856]

These hearings are more of a group chat sessions than they are a Congressional Consent and Advice hearings.

[@seraphonica]

note to Hegseth: instead of offering to stop drinking IF you get the job, say you've stopped drinking already. it's not supposed to be a quid pro quo.