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Senator Kennedy\u2019s strategy was simple and devastating: to expose the inherent contradiction between the witness\u2019s claim to uphold\u00a0<\/p>\n
The exchange began with Kennedy forcing the witness to acknowledge his own words spoken on CNN: \u201cI\u2019m very proud of General Millie for saying that President Trump is a total fascist,\u201d and that the \u201creality is that [MAGA Republicans] are in fact fascists themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
The context of this statement is crucial: Retired\u00a0<\/span>General Mark Milley<\/span><\/strong>, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, privately described Donald Trump as \u201cfascist to the core\u201d in a book by Bob Woodward.<\/p>\n <\/span>\u00a0The witness was not only endorsing this highly politicized and loaded term but was also expanding the accusation to include a significant portion of the American electorate (\u201cmost MAGA Republicans\u201d).<\/p>\n The gravity of such a statement from an individual in a high-ranking official position cannot be overstated. It suggests a profound disrespect for the political process and the people he claims to serve.<\/p>\n When confronted, the witness attempted to deflect, hiding behind bureaucratic procedure: \u201cSenator, I am happy to discuss my personal perspectives with you separately at any time.\u00a0That\u2019s not the purpose of the hearing today.<\/p>\n <\/strong>\u201c<\/p>\n Kennedy immediately cut through the evasiveness, repeating the question until the witness was forced to admit: \u201cI believe so. Yes.\u201d<\/p>\n Having established the damning quotes on the record, Kennedy shifted his attack to the witness\u2019s perceived arrogance and elitism.<\/p>\n \u201cYou think you\u2019re smarter than the American people, don\u2019t you?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cYou think you\u2019re more virtuous than the American people, don\u2019t you, General?\u201d<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n These questions directly challenged the witness\u2019s right to occupy a position of public trust while holding such contemptuous views. The witness\u2019s defense\u2014\u201dI am here to discuss the use of the military as part of this mass deportation\u201d\u2014was dismissed by Kennedy as an attempt to pivot away from the issue of character.<\/p>\n Kennedy\u2019s point, made clear through his persistence, was that an official cannot lecture the country about the values of \u201cDuty, Honor, and Respect\u201d while simultaneously labeling the former president a fascist and painting millions of voters as too ignorant to understand basic political terminology. The witness\u2019s indignation (\u201cSenator,\u00a0<\/p>\n The confrontation transitioned to immigration, with Kennedy suggesting the witness\u2019s political bias was inextricably linked to the issue at hand.<\/p>\n Kennedy pressed the witness on his fundamental beliefs regarding border control:\u00a0<\/p>\n Though the witness denied the anger, claiming belief only in \u201cthe rule of law,\u201d Kennedy successfully established the underlying political motive driving the confrontation: the vast ideological gap on immigration.<\/p>\n The hearing context\u2014which centers on the use of federal resources, likely the National Guard or other forces, for immigration enforcement\u2014makes the witness\u2019s political leanings directly relevant to his capacity for objective judgment in his official role.<\/p>\n In a moment of bipartisan agreement, Kennedy and the witness confirmed the obvious truth about the current border crisis:<\/p>\n The broken Southern border is\u00a0<\/p>\n The system has created a situation where those attempting to immigrate legally are being penalized. When Kennedy asked, \u201cunder President Biden, if you wait in line for legal immigration,\u00a0<\/p>\n This admission underscored the injustice created by the current policies, validating the anger and frustration felt by those who advocate for stricter border security and adherence to legal immigration processes.<\/p>\n Senator John Kennedy emerged from the hearing having achieved his mission: he forced a high-ranking official to confront the uncomfortable truth of his own rhetoric.<\/p>\n The intense questioning served as a powerful reminder of why\u00a0congressional oversight<\/strong>\u00a0matters. It is a necessary mechanism to ensure that powerful individuals, regardless of their political alignment or professional stature, are held accountable for their words and their actions.<\/p>\n The witness failed to use procedure (the purpose of the hearing) as a shield against the examination of his character. Kennedy made it clear that character and respect are non-negotiable values for those who claim to serve the American people, and that publicly insulting millions while occupying a position of power is an affront to the very principles of duty and honor he professed to uphold. His questioning was driven not by hostility, but by a deep responsibility to the citizens who expect honesty and fairness from those in positions of authority.<\/p>\n The confrontation provided a striking contrast between an official attempting to protect his\u00a0elite, unassailable viewpoint<\/strong>\u00a0and a senator fighting to protect the\u00a0values of everyday Americans<\/strong>\u00a0who feel they are being ignored and insulted by Washington\u2019s inner circle.<\/p>\n Watch Gen. Mark Milley\u2019s comments on President Trump below: Gen. Mark Milley: Donald Trump is a \u201ctotal fascist\u201d \u2013 YouTube. This video provides context on the original \u201cfascist\u201d comment referenced by the witness and Senator Kennedy.<\/p>\n Life comes at you very unexpectedly. You never know what a certain day is going to bring. A young couple was on the side of the road when a car came barrelling towards them.<\/p>\n The quick-thinking husband pushed his wife out of the way and ended up saving her life. But he himself, was not that lucky\u2026<\/p>\n 31-year-old Raymond Surber was off-duty and driving his 2017 Chevrolet Silverado on August 1 when he crashed into a young couple on the side of the road. ACSO Reserve Deputies Lucas and his wife Nicole Shoffner were on the side of the road trying fix a dirt bike when Surber crashed into them.<\/p>\n It was about 11:17 p.m. when the crash took place. Both husband and wife were injured as a result of the crash, but Lucas suffered more serious injuries.<\/p>\n Matt Fagiana, who works for the Law Enforcement Executive Development Association revealed to the public that Lucas shoved his wife to the side, and bore more serious injuries as a result. Fagiana maintains that Lucas\u2019 brave actions saved his wife\u2019s life.<\/p>\n \u201cLet\u2019s start praying for our buddy. If anyone is deserving of a second chance at life, it\u2019s this guy. He\u2019s kind, he\u2019s loyal, he\u2019s funny and he\u2019s as strong as a damn ox,\u201d Fagiana said. \u201cYou got this Lucas and we are behind you and Nicole every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n Nicole was rushed to Fort Sanders for a head CT and x-rays. While Lucas sustained serious injuries to his head and was admitted to the Transplant Intensive Care Unit at the UT Medical Center for treatment. Lucas was placed in a medically induced coma. Soon after, he was being weaned off the paralytic but was still kept sedated.<\/p>\n His wife Nicole sustained minor injuries in comparison to her husband Lucas. She was rallying behind him and supporting every aspect of his recovery. Their friends set up a GoFundMe page to help the couple with their medical expenses.<\/p>\n They set up a goal of $100,000 of which over $93,000 was raised. Nicole thanked everyone who donated and helped them out, and even those who are praying for the young couple\u2019s recovery.<\/p>\n After 23 days in his coma, Lucas finally woke up and was seen by doctors to be on the road to recovery. It has been reported that Lucas will now be headed to a rehabilitation facility in Atlanta to continue his recovery.<\/p>\n According to Nicole\u2019s stories on Instagram, Lucas\u2019 recovery seems to be going well. The ASCO deputy recently walked 200 steps at the rehabilitation center which was appreciated by his wife and celebrated by many people in their lives.<\/p>\n Lucas pushed his wife out of the way to save her life and sustained life-threatening injuries as a result. That is true love; a love that makes someone selfless.<\/p>\n Share Lucas Shoffner\u2019s inspiring story with your friends and family!<\/p>\n Speculations and questions about her absence have circulated, but recent insights shed light on why Melania has chosen to step back from the limelight during this crucial period.The Trump family has endured significant personal challenges in recent months, particularly with the passing of Melania\u2019s mother, Amalija.<\/p>\n The former first lady publicly mourned her mother\u2019s loss, paying heartfelt tribute to her strength, grace, and unwavering devotion to family. Amalija\u2019s funeral, held in Palm Beach, Florida, brought the Trump family together in a private ceremony, where Melania delivered a touching eulogy, celebrating her mother\u2019s love and legacy.<\/p>\n While Melania has faced personal challenges, she has also been a steadfast advocate for her son, Barron Trump, particularly as he navigates his transition to adulthood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Senator Kennedy\u2019s strategy was simple and devastating: to expose the inherent contradiction between the witness\u2019s claim to uphold\u00a0 The exchange began with Kennedy forcing the witness to acknowledge his own words spoken…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18422","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18422"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18422\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/18421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n