'You Were Not Wearing A Mask': Ted Cruz Asks Buttigieg Point Blank About Being Caught Without A Mask

At Tuesday's Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) questioned Sec. Pete Buttigieg about mask mandates.
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[@CliftonW-w5z]

If were Pete I would have asked Ted if he would wear one on his next flight to Cancun.

[@no-bw5uf]

Pete should have said, you mentioned being tight on time, can you get your question out, please.

[@guyburney9782]

A mask to hide his identity

[@milliecunningham4935]

Lol, Exactly! Cruz runs away in a crisis, rather than deal with it .

[@pamelarollins118]

@@no-bw5uf No sh*t.

[@nicholaslincolnasiimwe7025]

What old time shade is that bro?

[@robwright8085]

Teddy, go to Cancun and stay there.

[@edwinpfaff75]

constantly interrupting, he is afraid to let him make a statement because he actually makes sense.

[@thedudeabides3138]

The guy is informed and unflappable...he's gonna make for a great President in the not too distant future.

[@DavidBecnel-y8e]

Come on guy, please brace up when stating something so funny, I almost fell n shipped a breath

[@thedudeabides3138]

@@DavidBecnel-y8e Wow…what a weird thing to say.

[@ismeniasmith3975]

Pete would make a great president. As well as Jasmin Crockett and other Democrats out there, Jamie Raskin, Jarod Moskowitz, etc.,

[@deloresmcdowell7035]

When you ask a question. Let them answer.

[@alishanhalebian5595]

Pete for president...finally a politician express facts without doubletalk.

[@cntrlscrutinizer5374]

Double talk is Butigeigs go to play.

[@pamelarollins118]

@@cntrlscrutinizer5374He sounds clear as a bell to me.

[@donaldthomas7753]

“Millions of Twitter users are upset, today. Not because they fear they will be censored, but because they fear people that disagree with them may not be banned or censored.” - ZubyMusic

[@mudderjen]

Twitter leftists fear that those they disagree with will not be banned from Twitter as they would like to have happen!

[@jujuapple6706]

And they are afraid we .will find out they were AI bots

[@jerrypeal653]

@@jujuapple6706 bingo

[@6P3-MK4]

There is not millions of Americans who want censorship. There is a small group with really loud mouths that want this shit. It goes to the old saying, " the squeaky wheel gets the grease"

[@jerrypeal653]

@@6P3-MK4 many of them are bots .

[@lvteachme973]

What a joke! There are a bunch of clowns in office.

[@michaelbush58]

Indiana should be ashame of voting this clown in to any office.

[@illreportbackinabit.8514]

Evil clowns.

[@johnnyangel64]

Uneducated, socialist. True fascism on display for all the world to see.

[@Cg41418]

Every single one of them! And a failed mayor who couldn’t even fix potholes in his city of 100k is now in charge of transportation for the US? Racist roads!

[@sunkissed5889]

Is this the non breastfeeding guy?

[@jessieeli526]

Wow!!! Pete Buttigieg is so quick and smart! And here, I thought Sen Cruz is the trained attorney. Cruz must have spaced out and had a relapse.

[@rimasappington6217]

Cruz says, “We don’t have a lot of time. “ so then he doesn’t let Mr. Buttigieg answer any of his questions.

[@cntrlscrutinizer5374]

That because Buttigieg is stonewalling.

[@zat_chu]

not to worry Mr Cruz is up for election in November :)

[@anjliqueblair3960]

HE'S AN HDPM ....WILL NOT LET PEOPLE ANSWER WHEN HE LOSES HIS POINT.

[@stelladonaconfredobutler9459]

@@cntrlscrutinizer5374 No, it is because Ted would not have been able to respond to anything Buttigieg would say. Look at previous gotcha moments. He failed considerably.

[@cntrlscrutinizer5374]

Butigeig is a master of dodging questions. and wasting time.

[@tomholman4991]

what is Ted’s agenda other than to ask Secretary Pete question after question and then constantly interrupting and not allow him to answer.

[@zaksmith4523]

Didn't you know. That is basic MAGA 101. They can't win an argument so they talk over you. Same way they try to steal a fair election.

[@luisurgiles1335]

blah blah, Rafael Cruz... can't understand why the people of Texas elected you. You have to go!!

[@richardcogbill6791]

As a Texan I'm hoping we can get rid of Cancun Cruz.

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

Ted is a festering boil.

[@anabelleesilva8111]

Vote him out!

[@claytonmims3597]

Actually, he may be the most intelligent person in Washington

[@verahouse3761]

He’s a disgrace to the office

[@verahouse3761]

@@claytonmims3597he a dummy

[@georgesotiroff5080]

@@claytonmims3597 If Eduardo Cruz is the most intelligent person in Washington then he is most effectively camouflaging that fact.

[@HolisticPeacenik]

Calm, Cool & Collected. Pete is an inspiration.

[@jonathancruz5716]

If you let Pete speaks he will make a fool of you. So interrupting him is a good strategy.

[@claytonmims3597]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lilarain9310]

It's true. It is literally the only strategy I have ever seen anyone use because otherwise, he is not just super smart, he shows full capacity for empathy and treasures integrity. Anyone short on any of those qualities is going to be toast if he is allowed to speak.

[@davelynch66]

Pete, there isn't much that isn't beyond your knowledge.

[@craigstaples6465]

Be easy on Lil Peter... He's all stressed out from breastfeeding

[@DickNasty480]

Except getting rammed up the butt repeatedly

[@TheFlutecart]

Pete just owned Cruz's ass. Priceless.

[@michaelsholtz6913]

The only thing he's familiar with is other men

[@bobedwards7927]

@@craigstaples6465 is Peter easy on the Peter?

[@bobhager41]

The CDC does not have the legal right to demand everyone wear masks where ever

[@lover2ed134]

Peter booty plugg actually answered a yes or no question 🤔

[@ericheckenkamp6091]

CDC doesnt have authority. Period.

[@dbmn7571]

@@lover2ed134 good one. Mr Bootigieg, can you answer a yes or no question? Answer. "Yes".

[@richardkammerer2814]

Albeit in an underhanded and slippery fashion.

[@lorettasanchez1184]

@@lover2ed134 🤣🤪👍

[@marshasimpson261]

Cruz needs to go!

[@rajanketell9545]

Such a hero! Sucks up trump even though he dragged his wife through the mud and accused his father incorrectly that he planned the JFK assassination! Spineless piece of garbage 🗑️

[@michaelflanagan5450]

Cruz comes across as a man with a limited I.Q.

[@mac8080]

You have EVERY right to yell fire in a crowded theater. You will just be liable for anything that happens after. we don't need to ban speech period!

[@davidlethe1391]

Actually, you don't have the right you yell fire in a crowded theatre unless there is actually a fire ... any more than you have a right to commit armed robbery. (But i agree with Cruz on all of this, just setting record straight).

[@shaynewalker3248]

@@davidlethe1391 you have every right too. According to law, you have the right. If people are harmed as a result of your actions, you're liable for any damage but you have the right to do it

[@shaynewalker3248]

@@davidlethe1391 no, you do not have the right to commit armed robbery. But yelling fire is not illegal

[@paulettelamontagne7153]

@@shaynewalker3248 I don't know they tell you if you're being attacked or raped you should yell fire has more people respond to fire then help or rape

[@zaappp1588]

@@shaynewalker3248 I think you're missing the point. You have the constitutional right to free speech and say anything you want...ANYTHING. But there are repercussions to certain types of speech such as yelling "fire" in a movie theater, or communicating threats, etc. You can SAY anything you want but there may be negative consequences. Just like I can use every racist word in the book to describe every race and nationality out there but the consequences are that I may be ostracized by friends, family, and coworkers or lose business if I'm a business owner, and that's the way free speech is SUPPOSED to work. The left and the right both have the right to say and believe AND SAY any crazy amount of nonsense that they choose but the left has used social platforms to silence any opposition. There's a new video out there showing that Google got caught filtering Conservative Political Emails to the Spam Folder at over 800% the rate of Liberal Political Emails. I think the joke floating around is that the difference between a conspiracy theory and reality is about 6 months.

[@juliebarnett9812]

Question: Exactly WHEN did we vote in the people at the CDC to represent us??? WE DIDN'T. It's a massive abuse of power. #PeteButtigeig

[@duane356]

another agency that's been weaponized

[@JD-mv8tl]

Best comment written in this post!!!

[@jackievanburen9301]

Rochelle only there for her compliance factor....

[@beruthlessfordemocracy3203]

Wrong. CDC has always provided public health guidance under both Republican & Democratic leadership. There was too much whining about covering your mouth and nose in a pandemic… Go to Ukraine for a day and see what they have to do just to live another day

[@Mike-fo3qh]

We DIDN'T vote the supreme court in either. But that's not abusive power, right.

[@simplicitas5113]

We have limited time, so let me endlessly ramble. Mr. Cool Boy Teddy

[@anabelleesilva8111]

Ha gosh u made me laugh too loud! & yeah fk Cancun Cruz, I’m from Texas

[@chrislane3932]

Fundamental human rights are not issued or controlled by governments. End of argument

[@jaredstevens5382]

He's a reprobate what do you expect from these people

[@JustJeph33]

Thank you!!! Finally, somebody fkn gets it!!!

[@eugeneelar2231]

What is a fundamental human rights?who says so?you didn't give a arguement

[@bellatrixpotter7979]

Thank god someone has not only understood this, but also saying it!

[@CaveTroll-hp4vf]

Naivety. Many human rights are controlled by governments. It's not right, it is reality.

[@ChuckMil]

It's disgusting that the CDC was given god-like power, and there's not an elected official among them. This is akin to taxation without representation.

[@tjsbbi]

They already had this power pre-pandemic. Come into contact with someone with a communicable disease and you will be required to isolate. Ignore this order and armed marshals will come to your door. As people that came into contact with TB will know.

[@takearight.]

I think taxation without representation has been done for for about ions..

[@TheFlutecart]

It's all "liberty and freedom" until the CDC has the answers you need to live and you don't.

[@kb223nc]

It sure is! W.H.O. is going to be appointed dictator for all World Health, everything-mandatory vaccines to dealing with health World Wide. The end of this month there will be a World Summit where all the Globalists will gather to discuss their next phase. World Economic Forum, United Nations-all the Elites form around the world

[@tjsbbi]

@@FactCheckDoResearch that's common enough when you upload video. You haven't found "uploadgate".

[@lgndnhswnmnd]

Thanks for this post! Grateful for KZbin!

[@kyleh6984]

This is the same Senator caught fleeing to Cancun when people in Texas where freezing to death.

[@Airborne-xh6pw]

KYLE, YOUR ANOTHER WITH PMS!! I THOUGHT THAT WAS MA'MA PETE'S PROBLEM!!!!!

[@davidb6403]

@MyLove-uj8zi "planned vacation" ... leadership personified

[@scotmandel6699]

@@davidb6403 he took his kids to mexico and came right back. get a clue.

[@simplicitas5113]

​@@scotmandel6699I don't think you guys understand what a governor is supposed to do. The ambulance driver doesn't stay on his smoke break either when the alarm goes.

[@zat_chu]

@@scotmandel6699 only after they caught him lol

[@5yearsout]

The smirk on Buttigieg's face at 2:55 tells you all you need to know about him, plays semantics and hides behind the "expertise" label.

[@paveltolz6601]

Brings to mind a certain FBI agent....

[@maxbang1813]

100% he is a paid off, lost little boy.

[@rickkeys2345]

Doesn't make him any less of, a piece of CA CA!!!

[@texasblueboy1508]

Small town mayor without experience on such matters.

[@mrscoob3450]

His expertise is in back alley rimjobs.

[@919Doris]

Pete is sharp and consistent with his intelligent response and unshakeable. Cruz is such a hypocrite and a bully, can't stand him.

[@jimzimmerman5288]

They had to comply or stay off the plane. Most people would not have worn a mask if they were given a choice.

[@ggvbayareaoakland5914]

It only takes one to take of his/her mask for us all to take then off then stand up against dictatorship and fabricated terror!!

[@darylc2799]

It's proven by what they are doing now. Took a flight last week...full flight. Saw probably 3 people with a face diaper on during the flight.

[@rlh4100]

When it comes to answering a question they seem to not be able to recall what or why god help this country

[@jeffelzey]

Exactly watch Margie Taylor Green MTG, watch her deposition testimony.

[@censorshipisreal9370]

@@jeffelzey most all politicians do this. So annoying!

[@patricialane4915]

Nothing ever happens to these liars so what good does it do to question them.

[@anjliqueblair3960]

WHAT is he lying about? Name one.

[@dennisg4053]

" A complex Question" ??? It was either a "Yes " or a " No" Response that was required!

[@Sephiroth517]

That's the problem with hearings/debate on limited time, they always try to waste said limited time...

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

Or the more popular "yeaaah but nooo".

[@MrSheckstr]

It’s because he knows what he wants to do is opposite of what he feels obligated to say he will do. If he (now) believes it should be up to the individual to decide , his department shouldn’t be reposting the opinions of ONLY one side of the argument. And Cruz made a great point, if the vast majority of American supported the mandate, why did the vast majority of Americans celebrate it being declared unconstitutional and immediately defy the wishes of the mandate? He acts as if the mandate was lifted because conditions had changed favorably enough for it to be lifted, that is not what happened, it was determined by the courts that from a legal point of view the mandate should have never occurred and peoples lives should have been ruined enforcing an illegal mandate

[@keithqueen3554]

That's what lawyer politicians do. double talk.😡

[@cfoskeeter]

Whenever any of these clowns are asked a yes or no question, you almost never get a yes or no answer.

[@shisholy7828]

I feel so sorry for that little child..

[@jamesbarlow6423]

"It's inhuman to bless where one is cursed." -- Nietzsche

[@user-pt4ix4kd9l]

he'll be getting chest fed

[@GBarba1]

This evil demon and his "partner" were actually able to steal TWO poor little children! And yet this disgusting, evil creep is pro-abortion! May God have mercy on his dark soul! (If he even has one!)

[@Glehost]

Don’t feel sorry for Pete. Feel sorry for those who have to debate him.

[@pamelamacmullen1440]

Pete is so articulate!!! Refreshing

[@candacehandyside903]

What’s his area of expertise? Taking paternity leave for two months whilst the supply chain gets so poorly mishandled? He has no expertise!

[@NoStreetBs]

His expertise is clear: Rules for THEE but not for ME.

[@eileencook5757]

He's such a liar just like the rest of them!

[@jeffelzey]

Homophobe maybe? Trump devastated the economy and you blame Pete B.

[@-HughJass-]

Paternity leave....for an adopted son....with his gay husband.

[@eileencook5757]

@@-HughJass- Unbelievable right. So much abuse in our government.

[@seanlintner3935]

Well done Secretary Pete.

[@vixyvelasquez9898]

Love him , he’s so smart ❤️❤️❤️

[@veronicarivera6275]

Agree

[@jh-fl6ph]

Let people answer!!!

[@onolicious9147]

Literally, EVERYTHING is outside of his area of knowledge base. As for expertise…he has none.

[@lofitiatia6537]

True that 👍🏾 But….he’s keeping to the play book

[@BS1af]

He's got 1

[@Gfysimpletons]

His expertise is behind him, located halfway down

[@MrDocneeson]

Then, by Biden's standards, he's a perfect nominee for the Supreme Court.

[@just-fh4rx]

👏👏👏👏

[@jeffpetersen2741]

“Let me start off by saying I don’t know anything”-Peter Buttplug, former mayor of South Bendover, Indiana

[@BatMan-iy1li]

Ted Cruz - Let me start off with a boring diatribe followed by questions that don't pertain to the agency you run

[@morales1ist]

I live close to south bend, my thoughts exactly 💯

[@fanpolitics6140]

:) :) :)

[@codywray8212]

Is that in Peter Puffer county?

[@glennatkinson9948]

Aren’t you being a little rough on Pete After all he was good at playing the male organ

[@janicelavoie2457]

Pequin Cruz is a bully.

[@cntrlscrutinizer5374]

If it quacks it's a duck. Buttigieg is full of sht.

[@rossellmerencilla1294]

A bully who is scared of trump !

[@robyn3349]

Thank you, Senator Cruz. Censorship is not the answer. All citizens should have the right to decide what their own healthcare will be, that right should not be reserved for the 'elites.'

[@southernman8225]

@Rob yN Are you in favor of women not having the right to choose to have an abortion! If anyone or any party politicized an issue it was the last administration yes the fake administration. Don't bother with a reply because I know you have nothing intelligent to say just try to figure it out using your own mixed up head. No democrat here 😀

[@mariohenriquez8599]

If the abortionists, has an important motto for their cause, WHY THE PEOPLE WHO CAN TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES, CAN NOT SAY " MY BODY, MY CHOICE, NOBODY PAYS MY HEALTH INSURANCE THAN ME. FUCK THE US GOVERNMENT INFILTRATED BY THESE KIND.

[@Mike-fo3qh]

Except fort women, riiiight. Spare me your bullshit. Look how much DeSantis hates free speech with Disney. Talk about hippocrates.

[@Mike-fo3qh]

@@coolstamper No they don't. They work for corporate America. You can than the Republicans for Citizens United.

[@averydavis1708]

@Rob yN So, you do realize ABORTION IS PART OF YOUR COMMENT. YET, REPUBLICANS WANT TO TAKE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE AWAY FROM WOMEN. WHERE DO YOU STAND?

[@Makai77]

Petey- “If I’m not mistaken, most Americans support the mask mandate.” Me- “‘you are mistaken.”

[@petermaslanik4571]

He looks like the Grinch that stole Christmas

[@thefernalizerhere2183]

@@petermaslanik4571 he actually does. 😆

[@eileencook5757]

Did you mean to say he's a mistake?🤔

[@darylc2799]

They will find out in November....

[@Mikey-xm4fq]

@@eileencook5757 no the correct expression is “you are mistaken” it means you’re wrong about something.

[@michaelphipps8647]

Pete is 🔥

[@morethanaveragejoe8224]

It seems that many things are outside of Pete's area of expertise.

[@joefairplay2837]

You think Transportation secretaries should be experts in public health? Are you Biden's nephew because that is next level stupid.

[@robertpincus6528]

Including his job.

[@herbhouston5378]

His only "area of expertise" is butt kissin!!!

[@jimagent1826]

I wonder who dresses him in the morning

[@John-xg2vj]

The only thing he has expertise in is Male anatomy.

[@miketoombs6323]

Actually, you CAN yell "fire" in a theater if there is a fire in the theater. The law or the First Amendment does NOT make yelling "fire" in a theater illegal!

[@catkin-z8g]

What about screaming boogeyman whilst burning the theatre down?

[@52hombre]

When someone yells fire in a theater, I yell Where?

[@magnificentmuttley154]

Yeah, but that doesn't make _ABUSING_ one's freedom of speech right, now does it?! Creating panic, mayhem, & destruction with a few false words IS a crime. Making terroristic threats at innocents out in public is also a crime. So if you really think yelling "Fire!" into a crowded cinema that ISN'T on fire is legal, go ahead & try it! Watch what happens next, pal. See ya in prison!

[@wanderlustendumado5396]

It is illegal, if it causes panic, it's the most misrepresented quote in American law. Free speech doesn't mean unchecked speech or consequential speech, just like you can't tell bom$ on a plane.

[@chefduane3742]

You certainly CAN yell "fire" in a crowded theater. You will suffer the consequences if wrong, but you certainly have the right to do so. And you can yell "bomb" on an airplane. Again, if false you will be subject to arrest but you certainly can yell it.

[@danielmrtns]

“Mr Secretary of Transportation, what’s your opinion about Hunter’s laptop?” What?!?

[@A.K.00]

these repubs are so obsessed with sex & gentials of other people

[@kirkw.72]

Wow, Alfred E. Newman just outright lied about the 'fire in a crowded theatre' myth.

[@michaeltodd2012]

Never understood that one. As long as there is a fire, what else is a person supposed to do? On the other hand, don't panic people if not warranted.

[@lesliemiller6654]

What, me worry?

[@johnobrien1528]

Alfred E Newman was gay?

[@muffman28]

He kinda looks like if Alfred E Newman and Droopy got it on and didn't abort and shit out this ghey human...that's what I see at least he got both his parents looks...

[@ramalama9030]

If there is a “but”…….you know they are lying!!

[@iginbltn3859]

Or he's talking about his husband's booty

[@Airborne-xh6pw]

BUTT, BUTT, FAMILAR TO PETE!!!

[@LindaNelson-s9d]

I ❤ Pete !!

[@NoJersey]

Alfred E Newman is in over his head.

[@sherrihimes7357]

Hilarious

[@froodogga7053]

i don't think cruz looks like alfred e neuman at all...alfred e neuman looks wayyyyy more intelligent than cruz.

[@sherrihimes7357]

@@froodogga7053 I’m pretty sure he’s talking about little Pete LMAO

[@froodogga7053]

@@sherrihimes7357 i'm pretty sure you didn't get my dig at you clueless republicans

[@sherrihimes7357]

@@froodogga7053 as if your opinion matters

[@streetcarp475]

He's one of the absolute worst parts of this hellish administration.

[@eileencook5757]

How do you chose? Biden, Pelosi, Booty boo,Fauci. There's just so many.🤔

[@carlgray9260]

What so special about him he doesn't have experience in his current position .

[@streetcarp475]

@@carlgray9260 which position is that ? Birthing parent ? Being a mother?

[@williamlacentra2808]

I agree----Cancun Cruz is but one part of a really bad group of extremist hell-boys...!

[@travissmith2056]

Same comment as many others. To me, it's looking like the only qualification for a government appointment, in this administration is, Do you fall under any of the "Protected classes" we have declared? If (yes), please head directly to the payroll department & tell them where to send your paycheck.

[@revolutionofordinaries]

"I made a personal risk decision..." but I thought the argument the whole time was that the mask was to protect the other person who might be more vulnerable.

[@shannonm.4087]

exactly correct!

[@danstevens5782]

Another liar!!!!! Where do they find these people

[@350Scrambler]

Under a piece of rotting wood where snakes 🐍 reside.

[@rafaljankowski2807]

Democratic party.

[@u.s.navy_pete4111]

Where did he lie? Give an example.

[@rafaljankowski2807]

@@u.s.navy_pete4111 question wasn't directed at me but he lied that he isn't familiar with matters surrounding laptop.

[@Footballallday-x9g]

Look up his powerful father Joseph Buttigieg. Unfortunately, then It will all make sense.

[@pooloftim8263]

You have the right to scream “fire” in a crowded theater, you don’t have the right to FALSELY scream “fire” in a crowded theater.

[@ForeverYoungKickboxer]

Egg Zachary

[@valor1omega]

Actually it was until the Supreme Court said it was okay in the 60s I believe it was.

[@Gfysimpletons]

I scream MOVIE in fire stations! Toots!

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

You can yell "fire" in any building, crowded or not. Its not illegal and no, the supreme court never made a ruling on that. There was a supreme court judge that used "you cant yell fire in a crowded movie theater" in a response to a defendant's lawyer in an unrelated case. Its all just a misunderstanding from an old court case that leaves out the actual context and point the judge was making.

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

@@Gfysimpletons . Dont be silly. You're supposed to yell "rape" when theres a fire, or blow your whistle.

[@garybremer2467]

Forbes and Fox and next News # one

[@alicemoller]

Everything is outside of Pete's area of expertise, even having a baby.

[@linden618]

He figured out maternity leave real quick.

[@jeffhunt9444]

He's ah women in love 💕 . What a lovely way of saying how much you love me.

[@kayceequesadilla]

And parenting. Those kids are being deprived of a decent example of how a man is supposed to treat a woman, and they’re being deprived of a decent example of how a good woman reacts and responds to her husband. Pete Buttigieg and his “husband” can only model an unnatural marital and parenting relationship to their children. Their son is highly probable to grow up gay, and their daughter is highly probable to grow up to be sexually attracted to gay men, ensuring that she’ll be sexually frustrated or that she’ll be locked into a series of dangerous relationships that are only monogamous on her part because, at best, she’ll be attracted to men on the down-low. Either Buttigieg and his “husband” are extremely delusional and/or they do not love their children. They are narcissists who wanted children just to feed their hubris, NOT because it is a Commandment, or to raise up healthy, happy, responsible members of the next generation, OR ANY OTHER NOBLE MOTIVATION.

[@keng9945]

Lol!!

[@glennatkinson9948]

Not everything He had expertise in playing the male organ

[@ianoconner3051]

Ted you know that the rules are for "thee...not me" when it comes to the Whitehouse.

[@wmt1316]

...What a Total Hack ............... ✌

[@niguel4438]

It’s fascinating that Ted is on the side of truth a freedom and yet is is frequently despised. It is frightening how many people prefer to be told what to do by politicians.

[@JustJeph33]

Y'all talkin bout mask mandates. Just wait til the mark of the beast mandate!

[@russellsnodgrass9374]

You mean like Ted Cruz. One of the most slimey, smarmy individuals in politics today. He has the moral integrity of a STD. If gonorrhea grew legs it be Ted Cruz.

[@russellsnodgrass9374]

@@JustJeph33 yeah the mark of the beast. Don't you have a barn to go paint somewhere, Jebidiah. Something, anything, useful at all to do.

[@JustJeph33]

@@russellsnodgrass9374 no. Who's Jebidiah?

[@edwardjmayer87]

That's because the DNC successfully moved the chains of bondage from hands and wrists to the brain and they expanded their slave base

[@classicalliberalcents3871]

This isn't a philosophical question Pete. You are either the type who believes people can have their own opinions/come to their own conclusions using the free exchange of speech, thought, and debate OR you are the type who believes people are incapable of thinking for themselves and shouldn't have that ability.

[@dennisg4053]

Indeed - " A complex Question" ??? It was either a "Yes " or a " No"

[@MillCityJam]

Cancun Cruz conflating free speech w/ Hunter Biden's stupid laptop and the Forbes viewers are falling for so called culture war...

[@eileencook5757]

The latter of the two is exactly what Obama said.

[@lady2550]

Rules for thee

[@fisherman1353]

Is it the laptop misinformation? I’m not “familiar” with that 🤡

[@sjkdsfsdf52]

are u a moron? what does he have to do with the laptop

[@ldhross]

Every thing is outside of Buttigieg expertise.

[@dendradwar9464]

That is very funny .. very funny ..

[@mikehammer2075]

Wasn't he running for President a one time? SMH

[@nedrawarwick3840]

Because he has no expertise people we are in deep trouble here

[@billdobbins8372]

Other than how to make a big one shoot

[@MyAccountsHacked]

The smirk on his face when asked about the Hunter s Laptop 😮😮😮 it s unreal this is real life.

[@AK.Navy.Veteran]

Democrats in this administration never answer yes or no, because they don’t want to incriminate themselves, they have been coached in what to say and how to react to any questions. Whoa if a conservative does this the Democrats lose their minds.

[@SamuelClemente7718]

Ted Cruz lies all the time. No big deal. Move on

[@danielskomp9072]

Like Perjorie Traitor Greene? I forgot, I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t recall, I didn’t say wha I said

[@djscatterbrainofficial4206]

You can tell when a Democrat is lying by the smile and the look of relief when they hear "Your time is up".

[@ericpl7227]

You can tell that a democrat is lying because their lips are moving!

[@-HughJass-]

Do they ever tell the truth?

[@JustJeph33]

Lol

[@jerrythompson2608]

@@ericpl7227 hell, it's a 24/7 thing, they even lie in their dreams....

[@jeremiahnorris7435]

Democrats don't always lie. Just when their mouth is open.

[@sarcasticguy4311]

Buttigieg is AWOL so much that I'm surprised he was even present here.

[@danmakintosh7002]

The But judge took time off while ships stacked up off the docks on maternity leave Lol

[@eileencook5757]

Yes and didn't rush back after he was caught. Talk about privilege.

[@dutchreagan3676]

Just like dancing the Hokey-Pokey.

[@halas7388]

Splooge catcher was full.

[@josephus1983]

“We believe in free speech but…” that is a big but. This dude is a joke. He’s so smug and feels invincible. I hate politicians.

[@philipwalls3000]

That Butibit is corrupt and hateful has no idea how to run the transportation system

[@glennatkinson9948]

Hate is not the answer Joseph

[@josephus1983]

@@glennatkinson9948 politicians have pitted citizens against one another. They have established a civil war in many ways. I hate their historical behavior and actions. I hate that they play games with everyday people. I go by the definition of hate and not by societies hippie-ish definition where it’s a bad word. It’s a strong word and should be used when someone or something has acted in a very gross manner. For example, this guy who is smug and created rules for thee and not for me, meaning him. So, yes, when used in context, my answer was appropriate.

[@jerrscott6373]

He is so smug because he knows he has the Marxist media, Hollywood, etc. on his side.

[@jerrscott6373]

@@glennatkinson9948 Liberty must always prevail over tyranny. This is not even a matter for discussion. But unfortunately, we have leftwing politicians who are on a mission of power and money, and will do or say or kowtow to whatever it takes to maintain that power. They will tell their constituents whatever they want to hear and promise them government handouts to secure their vote. The leftist media will run interference for them at every turn.

[@evazemek4231]

The average non-medical mask has pores that are 3 microns in diameter and the virus has a diameter of 0.125 microns in diameter. It's like putting chicken wire fencing over your open bedroom window and expecting it to keep out the mosquitos and insects.

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

FPB AND HIS MOMMA

[@jcsalerno8263]

Better wear a mask to keep your woman born twins safe.

[@lonniecampbell580]

Pete budajudge you should have never been in a government in the first place

[@benzacct1]

Sickening.

[@Thedownliner2015]

Wow Buttigieg is the first person in the last 2 years of committee hearings to actually answer a question with Yes or No. He must be new to this lol.

[@charlesyoung2197]

I agree.I'll give the guy credit for being forthright with Ted.

[@scottwright8354]

Just say it Pete, "Rules for thee and not for me!!" I'm from the government and you will do what I tell you to do because I have the power to make you!! That's what all this nonsense is about!

[@debragreen1331]

Is that what he said? I thought he said now that it’s a matter of choice he is making his choice.

[@azmenjohnson7669]

Pete actually did well...and he knew it🤣 Next time Cruz👊🏾

[@jasonwebster8027]

Most americans support wearing masks on planes??? Really?

[@hitthecouch]

Yeah, he’s full of shit

[@u.s.navy_pete4111]

Yes.

[@patriotcontainers4349]

Hell no i will never support wearing masks.

[@johnhuston650]

Americans support no mandates.

[@jasonwebster8027]

@@u.s.navy_pete4111 I won't but if others want to in order to feel safe that's their right

[@RGVenus]

Thank you senator cruz , y’all keep asking those hard questions💪🏼

[@juniy7388]

Senator Cruz did you wear mask when u head to mexico

[@Freewheel-ee3jv]

Remember what Trump called your wife? Let him answer you joke!

[@nickmcdonald9935]

to the man who is not a birthing person gets more time off than an actual mother giving birth. Paid time at that, During a supply chain crisis. He took 2 large suvs within a mile of work to unload his bike, and ride to work for a photo op. Yet he is a top pick to replace brandon....

[@eileencook5757]

And if someone didn't rat him out don't you wonder just how much more time he would have taken?

[@jeremygray7435]

We can only hope they decide to run a MAN who took paternity leave for a few months. Even my far left mother thinks this guy is a joke.

[@eileencook5757]

@@jeremygray7435 Who doesn't ? This whole administration is a joke. But it makes me 😡

[@darylc2799]

I don't know what a birthing person is....do you mean a woman?

[@muddafaka6911]

Buttgig:"my area of expertise" Me:lmfao! 😂😂😂

[@JussieSmollet.PeteBUTTgig2024]

Butt Gig. Now thats funny.

[@chadsorensen4379]

@@JussieSmollet.PeteBUTTgig2024 or Butt Judge.

[@kataysmith9581]

He has no area of expertise!

[@russellearley4442]

So what cruz, youre wasting air

[@billbauer7617]

CDC shouldn't have any control of anything as long as Doctor fauces around

[@bmjv77]

During my time in the military, I served under officers like this guy. Smug, sure of themselves, deceptive, and ultimately clueless. Saddest thing is that these type of officers usually are promoted.

[@briansack66]

Interesting point that Dick has that Americans should make that decision for themselves as he is appealing the mask mandate ban by the courts and it is not up to him. Yes, no ones is held accountable for all these bs.

[@garethhancock8525]

Thank you for your service

[@zpvnrt]

[Saddest thing is that these type of officers usually are promoted.] It's called Triple-P in the military: *P.* ass - the - *P.* roblem - *P.* romotion it is not that they are qualified, it is that command staff are trying to keep a battle-field-promotion from occurring on their watch within their jurisdictional oversight.

[@Brandespada]

I think you're right on the "sure of themselves" part. Your other criticism may be due to envy.

[@bmjv77]

@@Brandespada why would I be envious of someone who is morally bankrupt?

[@kenny2624]

Get him Pete

[@danield2685]

Lol first thing he says is "let me first and foremost wash my hands of any responsibility for disolving our God given rights in order to better hold onto power that wasn't given to us in the first place" hilarious.

[@eileencook5757]

But they're so used to screwing Americans, without being called out on it.

[@rickkohnken4776]

Did you mean " dissolving" GENIOUS.😊😅😮

[@danield2685]

@@rickkohnken4776 no... your mom knows what I meant

[@mathman2170]

Another professional liar --good grief, are they born or made?

[@sheransullivan3853]

If he's a liar he must have learned it from Donald Trump cuz he's a great teacher of lying

[@cba6084]

Are you referring to Brandon? A professional plagiarist.

[@lillianmcmanus296]

He's so smug

[@swoldierc1972]

The fact this guy can’t get through sentence with 3-4 “ugh ums” is telling enough by itself.

[@Airborne-xh6pw]

HARVARD?????????????

[@victoroneill7924]

What if the crowded theatre is on fire Buttigieg?

[@justinmadrid8712]

I don't wear a mask if I had the choice, but I want to force everyone else to wear masks. -Pete

[@HighTimes42071]

Those masks don't do squat 🤧 unless the person that person thats wearing a mask is sick is sick it's pointless

[@gz1234z]

You CAN yell fire ina crowded theater if the theater is on FIRE.

[@jesusawalker]

Cruz .. just spitting anything he can think about.. he ain’t got nothing.. that’s all!! 🫤 Thank You, Mr SECRETARY!! 🙏

[@sourdiesel9193]

I know Ted is pointing out the hypocrisy, but at this point it's fruitless. Mask.

[@Sherman62]

Even Pete seems to agree that the choice is his to make and hopefully he extends the same right to us common folk. Protect yourself to the highest degree as you see fit.

[@bohunt8113]

Wait, Secretary Buttigeg can make a "Risk Assessment" on whether or not HE will wear a mask, but the administration wants the power to make that assessment for us and force it on us. Got it.

[@SingleTax]

Buttigieg is an obvious psychopath. You can tell he's truly enjoying himself as he smirks and lies through his teeth.

[@donaldtrumpet577]

Are the people not seeing this admin are fascists?

[@bobbyb7979]

He never should have been handed a cabinet position with zero experience, he was never even a member of Congress. The only reason he was handed that job is because he's gay.

[@nrowned5975]

do you really think that's what he said..?

[@jamalmonteiro-jones3429]

because he clearly did not say that. @@nrowned5975

[@megamus3]

It's time he went home to his husband to help breast feed his kid.

[@kayceequesadilla]

Buttigieg is so extremely rude, repeatedly interrupting Senator Cruz when it is the senator’s time, talking over Senator Cruz, and skirting questions all over the place.

[@CitadelRunner]

Mr. Buttigieg is an expert at only one thing. I cannot mention it here without being banned.

[@-HughJass-]

Boipucci

[@falseofdoom7919]

Yep. And we all could come up with a good one for his last name. You know what I'm talking about.