'You're Flip-Flopping Like A Banked Catfish': John Kennedy Grills Acting Labor Sec. Julie Su

At a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Thursday, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) questioned Acting Labor Sec. Julie Su about about reports on the Department of Labor personnel.
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[@marane-hand]

Kennedy is the best, let him be the chief of the committee.

[@mylanrowell1680]

He is a old fashioned person. He says exactly how it is.

[@alexanderwhite298]

He is not in support of the investigation of Matt Gates but is more than willing for people to get reprimanded without an investigation.

[@drakec.9327]

He asks the question gets no answer and business goes on as usual. What has been accomplished? Our government no longer works, for us anyway.

[@PhunnyMunny]

​​@@drakec.9327 People escape accountability by simply avoiding answering any questions. I mean, many of them won't answer a single question. And nothing happens. People should be forced to answer with a yes or no for yes/no type questions. Shits embarrassing for our country

[@matthewcastro7670]

Relax liberal … GOP is coming back so standby 🇺🇸

[@benhur933]

Word salad after word salad, she is useless.

[@rosarycasiello167]

She graduated from the Kamala Culinary School.

[@ricksmith4736]

Thanks to the Biden voters....

[@BHISAO]

She's another KAMALA HARRIS

[@benhur933]

@@rosarycasiello167 I'm guessing her and mayorkas sat next to each other in class.

[@Steve-uv7sp]

She will probably have him in c court for his racist comment about ninjas

[@marknorwood7521]

I HATE it when they Blah Blah Blah and burn up time and NOT Answer The Question.

[@marthacanady9441]

The dem handlers instruct them before Han on how to obstruct and say nothing.

[@marane-hand]

Defund her.

[@VK-zt6sw]

Exactly!

[@brucedavidson9702]

Nice thought .... But will never, never happen ......

[@elishavickers4638]

Lip service and virtue signaling, she is NOT going to do anything

[@tommas2674]

I always noticed that "labor secretary" , "Labor party" is anti-labor And we are all laborers. not those who our taxes pay for them to maggot off us. and Su so we put in a Mao in gov. in the USA?

[@raco5754]

Nor are you

[@timfleischman1676]

These are shameless people ,they have no guilt.

[@vitovia5533]

They will in the next life!

[@seangordon404]

She needs to go.

[@LocalCoot]

Vote Trump and bring decency back to the White House

[@im2late]

DECENCY? HAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@bluegrassgal]

​@im2late Very ignorant...you are.

[@dromnispank4723]

​@@im2lateI love you people! You make the Internet hilarious!

[@jeffblalock6326]

Trump was there when the predators at the FDIC were being disgusting with women.

[@cliffordbuttle4529]

Yes USA is the laughing stock of the world only few getting rich are in the white house 😮😮😮😮

[@305jakec]

She ain’t gonna do a damn thing

[@louisegoins7630]

Senator John Kennedy asked you a question that requires a yes or no answer-not a paragraph of excuses.

[@ThomasRogan-gc5pi]

She's absolutely one of the worst secretary's ever questioned in the MANY Congressional testimonies I've ever heard!

[@raco5754]

what exactly are you talking about?

[@louisegoins7630]

@raco5754 this video.

[@travispratt6327]

@@raco5754 He asked are you going to open an investigation. That’s a yes or no question. Stop blinding defending corrupt democrats.

[@ZenAlphaFire]

excuses and word salad DO THE DAMN JOB OR RESIGN

[@raco5754]

They resign... your in charge now al l might word salad do the damn job,

[@VK-zt6sw]

Senator John Kennedy is amazing!

[@raco5754]

No no, has nothing to do with this.

[@terryforbes4038]

Julie needs to go… it’s absolutely insane that the government is full of these clowns. She should have done something about this way before being called in.

[@herbhealsus]

Like before she was appointed? Or before she absolutely has no control of the agency in question? Or what is it she should have done?

[@chadcaughmann7898]

@@herbhealsus- she has been in the position for a pretty long time…since BEFORE the story was released to the public 6 months ago that Kennedy is referring. And for 6 months she’s done nothing about it, and her testimony here clearly indicates she has no plan to do anything about it. And that is despicable.

[@lawerencestimpson2280]

Amen!!! This just shows how corrupt the swamp really is.They all read from the same script.

[@robjewett700]

Holy crap! How ridiculous her responses were. FIRE HER NOW!

[@kashaw33]

All of Them still can't answer a simple question.

[@raco5754]

Um.

[@jamestreible4545]

She sure had a long winded response just to say "no, I'm not going to do anything about it."

[@brucekrygowski1926]

“Acting” secretary. Acting …is the operative word.

[@raco5754]

thank god your military

[@annhoskinson-dh3sd]

THANK YOU!, SENATOR KENNEDY FOR TAKING STAND FOR THE VOICELESS PEOPLE...

[@crazylarryjr]

Remember the name Julie Su, she will be a senator or congressman within a few years, she has the incredible ability to say nothing in long form sentences

[@marv.margolin8766]

Just like Kennedy.

[@raco5754]

I am failing to catch the Chinese not Taiwanese in these conversations... just UM

[@shostetler]

YES OR NO! Damn these politicians! Just answer the question directly! What a joke.

[@tracey6768]

Never answered the question... and the beat goes on

[@Quad8track]

He grilled her like a catfish too!

[@KarenMahan-jc5hc]

No one in this administration gives a direct answer to the questions they are asked.

[@norasee7462]

They are not being held accountable for their neglect to work for the people and their many dirty deeds!

[@carrolbabb7209]

She did not answer one of his questions. These political appointees are sickening.

[@marv.margolin8766]

So are the questionnaires.

[@raco5754]

you are too.,. do not call [ess of you.

[@IYMReturnSolutions]

Such a simple answer was needed, YES

[@305jakec]

Is she a professional dancer.. cuz she’s dancing around like a salsa dancer 💃

[@methylmike]

youre the best questioneer of my lifetime and i watch a LOT of this stuff

[@timhensley3695]

I concur 🤗

[@raco5754]

Do not pet your inflatable cat to hard then,... might burst or pop a seem.

[@kind581]

Why is she not responding like a normal human being who is appalled? Instead she just starts defending herself. What does that tell you.

[@Lomojo31]

Ohhhhh its teacher 's appreciation week! Well that certainly clarifies what she will do about abusive conditions at FDIC.

[@raco5754]

up yours.... teachers appreciation week .... it does not s c u e .......... it does not and never will be a hole.

[@Lomojo31]

@raco5754 perhaps one should learn what sarcasm is before making such nasty remarks. Or perhaps you just need this as an outlet for unresolved anger issues. I wish you well.

[@scoti-c4308]

She’s requesting money to “do what we do” but cannot confirm that she is going to do a damn thing. How much should we give for such service?

[@criticality2056]

What are you doing about abuse? Well, it's teacher appreciation week. Checkmate

[@mrchrisplays3855]

😂 this is gold

[@raco5754]

@@mrchrisplays3855 I would say quartz.. not even worth a metal

[@audreymcginnis8370]

This makes me truly sad. Someone who wants to make a difference, could and should. She's just too scared to.

[@tommas2674]

just collecting our money as her pay. and how much of her thinking is Mao. ?

[@dman29495]

Can someone more intelligent than me explain why saying "Yes" would be bad for her?

[@EllisDmented]

Because, in theory, a yes answer makes her accountable for that response. She also cannot say no. . The real subtext of senator Kenedy's question is, "What is the REAL reason you won't take action?" Answer: Money/Power

[@brendaquinones7232]

Fire her she’s not going to do anything so sad. But she likes her paycheck for sure. Lots of corruption Wow

[@melissacochran5279]

Gotta love John Kennedy ! We need more of his sort in DC . This imposter talks about saving everyone from bad experiences at work … except for the jr staff at the fdic . Why has her nomination not been confirmed by either house?

[@michaelhelduser6762]

Horrible. Just answer his question

[@herbhouston5378]

It amazes me how there are, at times, legitimate questions at the end of the time allotment that need to be answered, but the chair just says "You're done". There's no answer. That serves nobody!!

[@raco5754]

ruined the ending.

[@lonnybush5612]

Love how they run the clock out with bull💩 and never answer a question.

[@Wayne3544]

She should be fired.

[@christopherswenson8167]

She will do nothing. Someone fire her immediately and never let her serve in government at any level again.

[@johnmcpherson1713]

This is baffling.... none of these witnesses can ever seem to give a yes or no answer nor can they give a clear answer. This one is a softball. "Yes Senator. I am on it. I will make sure these complaints are investigated and action taken and will get back to you ASAP concerning same."

[@JamesEhler]

WTF does it being "teacher appreciation week" have to do with investigating sexual misconduct claims at the FDIC? Filibustering.

[@janiecleland7539]

That’s how they answer questions all the time. Like a dog chasing its tail. They just go round and round!

[@hhenryf.8]

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@louisegoins7630]

The question has NOTHING to do with teachers! What is wrong with her thinking?

[@urgdaddy]

Blah, Blah, Blah..... 'Your Fired.

[@malcommckay2571]

One 4th grader could accomplish less with this womans help

[@theresabayne8233]

😂🤣

[@raco5754]

guess what happens when you give them a remote control to nuclear weapons... yeah I guess so.

[@raco5754]

they do not know how to use it just push the red button... no training required.

[@mikeking6830]

Total BS by the labor sec.

[@AmyTyler22]

I heard a solid "No" when she opened her mouth to not answer the question that took you all of 30 seconds to ask; why in the world would you need to waste the other four and a half minutes of your time? In fact, these committees are a big joke in the first place. Nice performance though.

[@springbloom5940]

'banked catfish' The expressions this dude comes up with...

[@Ericah81]

I love it!

[@theresabayne8233]

ikr 🤣😂

[@raco5754]

um¿ first minuet 6 times did not queue in .... its normal.. they never study public speech... always written and directed.

[@garyhubman5452]

Why aren't these people held liable for not answering the questions? He didn't ask you for a job description. Its a yes or no period.

[@raco5754]

Same as you not liable for your traffic speeding violation.

[@raco5754]

Just pay the god damn ticket

[@securityrobot]

She’s got more Waffle than Kellogg’s

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[@garyhall4326]

These people being questioned still DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS and it's been 3 1/2 years. SMH!

[@RichardAugustMatthew19Man]

Good for Sen. Kennedy.

[@JOE-on4pi]

This should not be legal. Purposefully skirting around the question posed should result in contempt. She could have said “I don’t know”, instead of making herself look like a fool! This country and is going down the proverbial toilet bowl, sadly, simply because of the left, if people can’t see that I don’t know how to help. Could a person on the left watch this short dialogue and not see a problem? Honestly. What a sad state of affairs……..

[@billstevenson1623]

The clock should stop when an answer is being given in order to stop this constant filibustering that goes on every time a question is asked.

[@World-Sojourner.22]

Su, you just tossing salad and NOT answering any questions. Boo Su!

[@Cslcalico2023]

If they cannot give a direct answer to a direct question within 30 seconds, they should be held in contempt.

[@user-ow6wk8gq3s]

How is that people from other continents are on such positions and governing Americans ?

[@judykelley5023]

Why is it so dang difficult for any person in an authorative position that can make a positive difference can't to safe their life answer the dag gum f ing question???? In any private sector job you would be Fired and rightly so!!!

[@jeffreylinde4381]

Thank you for that question….. whenever you hear that statement, it’s waffling while they struggle to lie and eat up the 5 minutes of time

[@charleshodge1157]

The answer is no NO she just won’t say it you asked a question and they dance around they answer. It’s ridiculous. These people are under oath and they can’t even tell the truth.

[@mrdayyumyum3712]

Her mother came to America on a cargo ship from China. She grew up in Madison Wisconsin. (according to weakipedia) That says it all.

[@rickharris5485]

Why wouldn't she answer with an absolute "yes"?

[@RandyTolin-gt9kg]

She can't even get her words out right

[@dougcollier1504]

Its yes or no...

[@nigeljones482]

Good grief i could do this job, the answer is YES they will be FIRED full stop.

[@georgiaboy30324]

So basically she’s delivering workers into hostile work environments.

[@mchavez1138]

If you want to know the character of a leader, see who they surround themselves with.

[@rempseaheinamies9414]

Spot on.

[@conniemorgan3308]

Her time spent dodging the question should not count against the Senator's time of asking the question

[@80cardcolumn]

I strongly agree. Perhaps the Senator should get additional time, but then getting one straight answer could take a month, and even then getting a true answer not guaranteed. How about they swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Any stonewalling gets them "a night in the box" for each non-answer.

[@jcag2334]

Oh my God. Can this Acting secretary give a straight answer. She has to go

[@333jr]

Love it 😁

[@betterd9160]

Anyone work for a company that gives out tee shirts, coffee mugs and logo pens at staff appreciation day? The equivalent of tossing a penny to a beggar.

[@debramandell2484]

So, no, she won't do anything. Plz resign lady.

[@georgepoirier9014]

GOD BLESS YOU SENATOR KENNEDY.❤❤❤❤❤

[@InuitInua]

She wanted to call him racist for the ninja analogy. It would give her an out to her lack of accountability.

[@lanettewilliams1716]

Get her out

[@georgepoirier9014]

Luvvv this man !!!❤❤

[@pamelarobbins1462]

Defund her!

[@BarbaraZingale-dd8uf]

What do these people do 😳😳😳🤬🤬🤬

[@bensmith6051]

I need to get a high paying government job. ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY!

[@snowlover_]

Mr Kennedy is wasting his time with being so slow and beating around the bush. just say it without hesitation.

[@terry_willis]

I hear you. But it's an effective rhetorical technique. But, if they're not going to answer the question, there apparently is no way to force them.

[@rosarycasiello167]

Spit it out, sweetheart!

[@briankay4683]

Question - Are you going to help victims of workplace harassment? Answer - it’s teacher appreciation week.

[@Ericah81]

I love this man!

[@barbarameaney8494]

I can't believe this Senator is expecting that something gets done! What has the senate doing for people?

[@philmcgriskin1706]

Machiavellian Politicians , cheers ( Aussie ) Phil .

[@pauleramo3382]

She is full of it

[@carolduffy250]

She doesn't answer the question

[@user-bn4rf9ln3n]

NO! she will not,.

[@miniphe47]

That women should be jailed

[@finlaygilmour7492]

The only part she got excited about was when he called her a ninja

[@user-yk7yu5ze7w]

I love how these people avoid the questions

[@Autobong5000]

Can you not hold her in contempt?

[@broncoguy4862]

She will do nothing. Absolutely nothing.

[@rosarycasiello167]

Wish he was my senator!

[@acwilson4714]

Senator Kennedy--It must be frustrating to deal with these fools. But please keep doing it.

[@garylancaster3995]

None of these people can answer a question. It's bullcrap.

[@tommypauly3249]

I hate to say this but, this problem I so much deeper than all of us could possibly imagine!!