After a federal judge denied the request of Oregon’s attorney general to curb the actions of federal agents in Portland, Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) says the role of the Justice Department’s Inspector General is more important than ever. Sen. Hirono and Ali Velshi discuss the importance of oversight in the Trump era, especially ahead of the November election. Aired on 7/24/2020.
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Hirono: Oversight Of Federal Agents In Portland Is ‘Critical’ When We Have A ‘Lawless’ President
Donald tRump fired the last Inspector General & now has a new flunky in the role!
Barron needs a job to fill out his resume
@Randy Phillips : Barron is autistic & will probably become dysfunctional like the rest of his dysfunctional family.
Trump fired six inspector generals…not one.
He is taking over the country. He is now threatening to send 75,000 agents across the country. He is telling the country what he is ready to do. He is a fascist and a dictator. By the time the courts tell him what he is doing is unconstitutional it will be to late. He is not going to wait until November he is going to take over.
@Traci Schmidt I am not too sure about that. =( Military seems to go along with that Sociopath.
if only you actually knew what fascist meant. lol.
@Magda Guise The media always said they need stupid people to convince. I see they found you
@Lord Maeryk Enlighten us with your definition then. Lmao!🤣🤣
What are you calling your self good American citizens we will see how you will live after this without jobs and buissnises that you destroy
[UPDATE] How many Americans have to die before the government start doing something real? US with per capita healthcare spending twice of Germany’s has 436 (so far and rising faster) deaths per million from coronavirus compared to Germany’s 109.
DEMOCRATS are the real racists. They are playing all races against each other in order to defeat and enslave them. They have no platform to run on but racism so they need that very badly. They get it by working with the left, leftist media, BLM and ANTIFA to incite as much racial hatred as possible.
436? That is about the same as the death toll due to the protests. Only difference the protests, sorry I mean violent riots, killed more children.
Having elected officials go on news shows and decry the illegal and immoral acts of tRump and the gop (gang of predators) is all very well, but it isn’t changing anything. You have the power of the purse, stop the money and once those para military types aren’t getting a paycheque, they likely will stop showing up for work!
THEY NEED TO TAKE THIS TO THE SUPREME COURT
Where are the safeguards for the protection of the constitution and the people of the United States were are the people that should be standing up and saying wow this is not legal moral or in line with the constitution . This shouldn’t be happening. And what are the Dems. Doing?
Yep -: Sadness and pityfulness is what we feel about America. Look what this madman and his gop enablers have done to your once great country.
@Angie V, grow a brain, or start using it. Judge said today that the feds are in their right to act upon these violent protests. The only goons that are there are uninformed people like you. Also, guess you do not even know how many kids have been killed during these riots the last 58 days? Maybe look for news outside your bubble. People like you and how misinformed you are actually make it possible that kids are being killed. Yet you insist on going with that ridiculous protester narrative. You and people like you with their wilfully ignorance actually are the cause for this mess. But no… lets blame everything on Trump, you clearly suffer badly from Trump Derangement Syndrome in such a manner you do not mind the murders done in these democrat led cities.
@timandsue legere Actually Trump enjoys a lot of respect in Europe. The only ones you hear about are our spineless leaders in the EU. Or should I say EUSSR? Anyway, keep thinking like that and no matter what side wins the election it will get worse. Way worse.
@Mad Jack are you from the EU since you seem to think for them, all I can say is the rest of the world has been watching and the US is currently the laughing stock hope you are able to reset and rebuild the trust and respect once Trump is gone even though it will take time I am not from the EU but I have read many comments not just from there but all around the world perhaps you should do the same
@timandsue legere No, you should work on your comprehensive reading. I clearly state that there is a group that suffers from TDS as well in Europe. Yet you seem to miss that by saying I think for them all. I do not think that reading more different opinions on my part will change your deficiency. And yes, I am currently residing in the EU.
@Mad Jack I read just find and I don’t need to degrade people to state my point as you obviously do in calling me deficient, and assuming that I must be in some way unable to think for myself or read and gather information. That term TDS is only used when people don’t actually want to engage in a factual and rational conversation therefore this will be my last response to you, but I hope you have a nice day and you and your family stay healthy and safe during these trying times.
I thought America learnt their lesson with Nixon. He’s just been reincarnated. But you had your eyes closed shut….sound familiar???
Nixon on steroids
Nixon was Mother Teresa compared to Trump.
Republican Senate caused the breakdown. Tramp should have been stopped when impeached by the House of Representatives. . Every Republican needs to be replaced.
Draft Dodger causing all this chaos. And all the more on Minions that are f****** following in his footsteps Thang that they and all the more on Minions that are f****** following in his footsteps think they are brave. But they’re no better than the draft Dodger they are following. Joe Biden will be our next president. If he cheats this time I’m sure there’s lots of military veterans out there that will take his life for him and pence.
We are so close to being an autocracy. Does anyone find it interesting that trump spoke to putin about anything and everything but bounties on our troops. After this call he threatens larger numbers of secret police. He is being coached by his hero, putin.
Our president is a fn traitor. Start with impeaching the attorney general Barr. Stop playing around and get after it. So sick of Democrats waiting for something to happen. Just do it already.
Cindy, grow a brain, or start using it. Judge said today that the feds are in their right to act upon these violent protests. The only goons that are there are uninformed people like you. Also, guess you do not even know how many kids have been killed during these riots the last 58 days? Maybe look for news outside your bubble.
@Johnny Dale show me solid proof as like the Russian Hoax and not any other source?
You are the one that cannot accept the 2016 election results, the people have spoken that is democracy and not Hillary democracy of corruption
@Johnny Dale Go and see a doctor, your head got twisted, what is the truth
@Johnny Dale x22 report ep 2233b spend some time with the above video title
It’s why they are deploying tear gas as their go-to strategy ..so all the footage makes it looks like “the cities are burning!”
D Lowery fires usually mean something is burning. How come there are fires in peaceful protests? Spontaneous human combustion perhaps?
White people protesting for a black cause is a nightmare for trump his goal is to keep black/ white angry with each other
If it looks like a Nazi, acts like a Nazi then fight back!!!! Peacefully. We still have INSPECTOR GENERALS LEFT?? Don’t tell CHEETOLINI.
If it steps like a goose……………….
Bill Barr is Trump’s “Chief Legal Stooge” 😁😃
We have a spoiled child as President who has always been told he is a genius and can do no wrong , I am not surprised America is falling. Whatever you do please register to vote, verify your registration and VOTE this November as if your vote will make the difference in your state, do not get complacent.
Used to be, the moon revolved around Earth. With this President, we’ve gone into lunacy orbit.
yur culture youre lil moronic wrld
“Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities” ~ Voltaire
Excellent.
Trump thinks he has destroyed the rule of law, but it’s just patiently waiting for us to do our part. VOTE!
The election will be corrupted by the goon. He will cheat. Beware. But please Vote so there is less chance he gets away with it.
We need a blue tsunami in every state. Then he can’t say nothing about that I believe that’s what’s going to happen but please get everybody to go vote blue and this take our country back. It has always been a great country I don’t know where he’s more on stink making it great again what do you mean again. He’s a draft Dodger he never has done nothing for his country ever
heah vote for yur crd brd pres bojo comon man
I didn’t see any federal courthouse when the troops were marching down the street. Hey Donald, how does this fit in with your covid strategy?
Ask Eric Prince who these troops are..Fascism on American soil. 👺👺👺👺
ljubisa Kupusovic We don’t care what you think.
@Kristi what those people destroy you car for looting stealing burning destroyed businesses that what is mob do this is not protest they laying thugs
ljubisa Kupusovic You need to educate yourself on the protests. The violence is coming from the Feds and police who are attacking protesters, who are in turn fighting back. You clearly know nothing about BLM or the way the police have treated Americans. We never know if we will be attacked just for asking a question and now people in Portland are being taken away for no reason by Federal Tripp’s who refuse to name themselves or what agency they are from.
What are done all over USA destroy and burn and steal for your actions I would all put you for 5 years behind bars
ljubisa Kupusovic Where are you from? I doubt it’s anywhere that hasn’t seen its own violence against the government, or maybe ethnic cleansing? So don’t you dare judge us.
America knows that a well regulated police will protect us better than masked thugs wielding clubs and tear gas.
I v think the currently less than satisfactorily regulated police have a problem with that. Which is why they are not doing their jobs in these cities. NOT ONE POLICE CHIEF SPEAKING OUT. Think about that.
who are these ‘well regulated militia’? I want to know because these guys are regimented, connected, above the law and armed to the teeth, and they are NOT on our side. This is Trump’s goon squad and they are not fooling around.
It’s already over people. You missed it you idiots. USA is broken and irrelevant.
black bird I’ve been doing a little research. They could be Bortac – and if they are you can expect to see them showing up in democratic cities within a 100 mile radius of our borders on Canada , Mexico, the pacific and Atlantic oceans..Most worrisome is the 100 mile radius is treated by these agents as Constitution free zones. That is how they are behaving, so though don’t know for sure, this is what I suspect. ☹️
So no more sociopaths and pathological liars as president, right?
We’ve learned our lesson, right?
Gestapo Trump is more interested in sending his goons to Dems states. Trump can care less helping combat covid-19.
@King Mav Does the one exclude the other? And yes, there is more than enough evidence for civilians being assaulted in the violent riots, you just choose to stay in your bubble. Let me guess, watching Fox gives you unpleasant feelings?
@Mad Jack go on show your evidence then. And yes, the facts matter in my world
@King Mav Go watch Fox. Especially the parts were the press sec speaks. She had one yesterday with vids of these protests… oh wait… violent riots. Nearly going on for 2 months now… want to watch more? Go check out Tim Pool. Enough stories that actually show a completely different picture than CNN and the likes show. Oh, and if you happen to have twitter, try Andy Ngô. Remember, you are the one who is unaware what is happening. I myself check almost all channels. And that you have not come across this, well… perhaps you got caught in the search algorithm bubble.
@Mad Jack ewww, fake news. I’ll never be caught dead watching a fake news network like fox except Chris Wallace, i trust his integrity
@Mad Jack it happens.
President Trump’s coronavirus news conference, his first since April.
“He is selling a bag of goods that simply is not true.”