'Do You Disagree?': John Kennedy Asks Lloyd Austin Point Blank About The World Being 'On Fire'
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- At today's Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) grilled Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin about the state of the world.
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Wait a minute.......Biden, Austin and Kirby said climate change is our biggest threat.
And PRONOUN training, along with CRT and DEI.
if the og said so then its true
I thought it was white supremacist. Or MAGA
Brandons biggest threat is the pampers leak
Wrong. Completely wrong, the biggest threat is Donald Trump. (I am being sarcastic).
One of my favorite senators of all time.
A true AMERICAN
A Gentleman and a Scholar.
With a hell of a sense of Humor.
Thank you
Mr. Kennedy.
Trump said first hand that all of this would happen if Biden took office he must be able to predict the future !! Or he was just a great leader and COMPLETELY understood what and how to deal with other world leaders.
All of the above.
He took part in never denying Putin anything he wanted. He was part of their great plan. Don't you understand who is buddy buddy with the dictators ? Just figure out what Steve Bannon has been doing... who he meets with, etc., all as he awaits his trial.
trump sided with other countries over the one he was president of you silly foo
AMERICAN politicians are worms working against America as US politicians take on agendas that go against USA but help wef who ccp & go against America & west.
@eniselmenic5056 I can honestly say that you know Mr Moe&Ron very, very well
It's never a good idea to put a Politician in charge of US defense; can't answer direct questions or spend Our money sanely. Thank you, Senator Kennedy, WE appreciate YOU.
Yes we do appreciate him.
Austin was in the military; he's just not a strong Secretary of Defense like his boss
Not to mention he sat on the boards of 6 major arms contractors, Raytheon being his most profitable. Corporate sector has been running the USA since post WW2
Theusa can't even defend their mexican border ffs
Austin gives me no confidence. Especially after he botched Afghanistan. But now he’s bumbling, stumbling and hemming and hawing. When you worry more about how to describe something in a way that fits your narrative more than the problem itself, you know he’s worthless.
He always talks that way. What incompetence.
Austin said his priorities for CRT and worried about toxic masculinity in our military! Another one of these incompetent Biden administration employees! You suppose he was a d i e appointee?
@@shama-llamading-dong5370 PLease tell us how YOU would have stopped that suicide bomber.
@@eniselmenic5056that's easy, they should have never given up the secure Air Base they had for a public airport.
Exactly nicely put!!! Your last line describes Leftist strategy perfectly, they always circumvent a way to excuse their actions as justifiable within the context of their flawed beliefs and it looks clumsy at best, incompetent and incoherent at worst. They can't address most anything directly or give a straightforward answer
The incompetence of this administration is beyond staggering.
I don't think it's incompetence, it's all by design and intentional. Purpose is to diminish and destroy the nation.
Incompetence? More like deliberate.
You can’t destroy from inside without people being in key positions.
It is intentional it is a plan and they are winning!
Thank you Senator Kennedy for your common sense and your truth. And, yes, the world is on fire.
The been on fire , and the main cause is NATO, not China, Russia, or Iran, is the fools that sitting in congress putting more fuel to the fire, the world can see clear, information is free and light will always expose the the dirt that been kept from the masses,
Hes just for theatrics, gets to play good cop and helps nothing.
Forbes new favorite phrase is "point blank" it must help with clicks. Forbes and congress are just grifters
Trumper world is.
@lindaallen2989
@@robyoung-pl1gq But but but Trump. Lmao
That the DOD has NEVER EVER been audited, is beyond shocking to me and should be to every legal American citizen.
Then you shouldn't be too shocked to learn that three days before 9/11 it was reported that the Pentagon was unable to account for over $3 TRILLION dollars, and the part of the Pentagon that was destroyed housed the DOD accountants and all of the paperwork regarding the shortfall.
Why audit the cash cow when it’s been the gift that keeps on giving. No better place on earth to hide corruption and incompetence.
I thought they’d been audited multiple times, but they always failed to account for everything
Hey! Has anyone seen my $800 screwdriver?
Right and the Cia acts with impunity and without any oversight. What the hell is that?
Senator Kennedy always has these clowns spinning in their chairs.
But does that change anything?
@@549BRIt wakes people up. I know a lot of people that listen to the hearings instead of lamestream misledia’s version of news
@@549BR it’s beginning to make people…. SANE people… start to question WTF it is that they voted for. It’s beginning… they ARE noticing.
@549BR....Change is fluid, & I find lasting change for the better to be more incremental, less fast forward
How so?
Senator Kennedy has common sense. One of a sad few.
This is our DEFENSE Secretary. 😬 Put him beside Mayorkas, Wray, Blinken, Garland, and Obriben. 😬😬😬😬 😬We’re screwed.
well his main mission is instituting woke agenda in the military, the wars are just a side show.
Too bad KY doesn't deliver in tanker trucks.
Who could trust Austin after the Afghanistan debacle?? Or Kirby or Blinken or Milley??? What is so hard to give a straight answer? These administration people are more interested in safeguarding their positions than safeguarding the Country!
Looks like they are bought and paid for. I wish they could follow the money on Austin & Millet like they are doing on the Bye*dim grime fam.
Austin is the definition of 'no confidence' and 'flunkey'. Paid to say things, no real thoughts of his own.
Typical of the whole administration -- hired exclusively from " The Island of Misfit Toys ..."
Gen Keith Kellogg should be Defence Secretary.
Austin is just plain thug....
Austin is a diversity hire just like kameltoe Harris so what else can we expect
Man, that last question about military audit really rattled Austin!
Thank you Mr. Kennedy you're so awesome! Good bless you sir
None of these people are willing to admit their incompetence.
Senator Kennedy a wonderful patriot
HE IS A TRAITOR !
If the entire Congress had his integrity, then our entire country would be 1,000X better.
@@michaelhorath6851 Austin for gitmo !
Don't be so sure. Too much time palling around with the Russians on his many trips over there - Ron Johnson as well. The public isn't as stupid as you may think...
@@michaelhorath6851you are talking about Austin!
Those clowns are well schooled in the art of not answering the question that was asked!
Thanks again John....you .know .to ask .questions.....tks.again
Senator Kennedy is a no nonscience guy with the most common sense !
Yes. He caught Austin and Blinkin in conflicted or positions and exposed them.
no nonsense? maybe?
Thank you senator Kennedy for showing us how stupid the people in charge are
Not stupid, don't make that false assessment. Stupidity is excusable and forgivable. They're corrupt, and have a disgustingly lucrative vested interest in the decisions that so many see as "stupid".
War is extremely profitable.
not stupid, traitorous.
@@johns3508 was trump a traitor for attempting a coup? I;m just trying to find out if you know what words mean?
@@eniselmenic5056 are you referring to Nancy Pelosi‘s January 6 where the capital police waved in the crowd of protesters and the FBI with all their plants in the crowd firing them up and Nancy Pelosi not excepting Donald Trump recommendation to have the National Guard troops brought up is that what you’re referring to?
@@eniselmenic5056Do you or did you miss the Fedsurrection? Ray Epps has been promoted to screwtube troll 😂😂😂
EVERY branch of the gov MUST be audited REGULARLY!!!
Cut off all imports. Close our borders. And protect our citizens!
And deport everyone who came in illegally under Jobama.
Yes of course. But First, please, gather people around the Idea and convince your elites, your pentagonites and onepercenters.
If I was Senator Kennedy, i'd ask "Should you be fired? and then follow up with "Why not?"
I remember Austin walking around wearing a covid mask AND a face sheild. RIDICULOUS!!!
he was part of the hoax
Austin obey master !
Austin🤡
You should've had yours on.
Austin is Ridiculous Period.. His Decisions and Choices.😂
Austin is more worried about using the proper pronouns than being ready to defend ourselves.
I am an Army Veteran,,,Austin is a disgrace to our Uniform
So, you didn't actually watch he hearing.
@@Mark-xv5lb Lol ...he's just summarizing all the videos that's already been put out there up to and including this one. 🤣
@@Mark-xv5lb You hockey puck
@@Mark-xv5lb Affirmative action hire = Loyd Austin. He's not qualified for this position.
How are these people in these positions? None of them can answer a simple question. Just wow!!
Yeah my dear Delta. They are servants of the deepstate big shots and must preserve their careers.That ' s why.
If they audit & send someone to account for every penny it would only show who in the government is getting our tax dollars sent back to them!!
Yup, spot on!
Like the Big Guy's 10%?
You mean how the rich do not pay but you fo
It is how they launder money.
Biden family business
I live in the uk and wish we had a Sen Kennedy
Really why.
Please downsize Pentagon and all unconditional 3rd party offices in government please Lord protect America and stop lawlessness wasteful spending and corruption by federal government agencies 😢
You mean like a wall on our border???
@@ronaldrusin7227• Yeah, that too. 🙏
God does not play politics, people do
The Senator is dead-on in his assertion! Monday evening while watching the news, I came to the exact same conclusion. My theory, or reasoning, is this: 1. The war between Russia and Ukraine, and now the Israeli and Gaza war were in the planning stages for sometime. Second: We know Iran and China are both funding the Hezbollah and Hama. We know that Russia would participate in a mid-east war, even if it meant fighting on two fronts at the same time. This a great way to get into a war and not do anything except help fund it. That is exactly what Russia is doing in regards to Israel/Gaza.
But what really grabbed my attention and led me to my conclusion, is the number of illegals that are now coming into the US from China, Russia, and Middle Eastern countries. The numbers have increased exponentially since the start of Israel and Gaza. You think these countries didn't include this in their plans against the US. It now estimated that over 1,200 KNOWN terrorists got through our border and have fanned out into the US. What better time for these countries to launch these excursions into the US. Our country's turmoil hasn't gone unnoticed by these countries. We are now stretching our military might, but the rubber band only stretches so far before it breaks. We are fighting domestic wars in the US every single day against crime and violence, drugs, and homelessness. Think about it. What better time for our enemies to infiltrate our society.
Larry Kudlow said that Trump warned the Mullahs of Iran that he had their phone numbers and street addresses where they lived. Biden would rather send the Mullahs flowers.....
Obama sent them money
"Don't" 🤤
And pallets of cash
When I think of America I think of this guy Austin. Everything about him is America. This is our military leader this is America. Soooo sad what it has become
Absolutely no funding without tracking audits.
the big guy then might loose his 10% cut.
Kennedy sir you are a national treasure! I love how you ask questions
Senator Kennedy, in his simple role of asking simple questions is absolutely a hero of the Republic!
Kennedy Roasted Autin throughout, then Blinken has to butt in, blinking vertically😊
Well played Mr. Kennedy! Amazing!
this guy isn't even qualified to be a greeter at walmart......but he did tick the boxes.
LOL! He sure ticked "All of the above"
@@bigreba Then ate all the contents thereof.
I wouldn’t hire him for Walmart.
Sound like lil jealousy to me.
@jimmycookjr6376 Of course you'd come to that conclusion.
when the blind follows the blind, they all fall in the ditch. we are done. elect a clown and expect a circus. we are done.!
Austin checked the boxes for his job EXCEPT ability to do it
Senator Kennedy is an American Hero.
Gotta love Senator Kennedy
Austin is an embarrassment. Kennedy is brilliant.
He's the right person for the job, anyone else would have f-up sometimes you need a BLACKMAN to straighten thing out.
That entire administration is an embarrassment
Austin is profiting through conflicts so he loves what is going on and wants more of it!
Please, pretty much everyone in American government are corrupt clowns. I would venture to guess that even the "swamp busters" are as much a part of the swamp they're looking to bust. Not one of those clowns are better or more righteous than the other. Everyone in the government are good at wasting money, being corrupt, and incompetent, not much else.
@@jimmycookjr6376😂
I’ve never heard a top US military man sound as bumbling as Austin. What a mess.
No Military Service have met it's recruiting goals under this Defense Secretary. Most inept administration ever.
The military only accept's Drag Queen's now !
Most vets aren't recommending service now under this administration...
To think they're wasting our money on drag queen shows
@@BalakeHart-nh4xh I've heard that Vets and people that are in, find the woke BS is not good.
@@timtalaski5904 yep and classes on pronouns, the World is laughing
How exactly would this guy consider "The world on fire?" It's so scary these people are making decisions on America's behalf.
I've come to the conclusion that the problems we are facing, are being caused purposely, and not by ignorance.
They create everything...
John Kennedy is a National Treasure.
I'm jealous of Louisiana for its representation.
Climate change, climate change stated Secretary Austin just last year is our number one priority. Think about that. Rolling, rolling, rolling keep those electric tanks a rolling rawhide!
Remember hearing a Russian representative saying in 2019 ‘as long as the west focuses on it climate change agenda, our goals will be a triumph’.
^ spot on😉
they will ask for a temporary cease fire while we get those tank batteries charged😵💫🤦🏼♀️
This is a country and Democracy at work. Long live UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.
John Kennedy is absolutely fantastic!!! Why is he not running for president?
I believe a relative of his is running for president, but he is censored and MSM doesn’t say anything about him
Blinker & Austin. What a team ! God help us !
Senator Kennedy I never get tired of watching you in motion. 😊
Challenges…Sen. Kennedy is spot on..this “administration” is sickening
The world is on fire, because we keep fermenting strife conflicts on the global stage, it's as if we don't want peace, we want problem
Secretary Austin is smokin' the devil's lettuce
Oh I laugh again, I forgot that Kennedy Phrase.
🎉🎉🎉Double🙌Standing🙌Ovation....👋👏👋Dear❤Senator....👋👏👋Bravo!!!
Thank you Sen.
Anaa uh uh uh means i need time to think up a answer.
Senator Kennedy is one of the few honest Senators.
Brilliant man. I'm a Brit, and wish we had politicians as straight and truthful.
You gotta Love Kennedy. He gets directly to to meat of the subject.
Austin stumbling to tell the truth
How did this individual get to General Rank!
Put in his time without getting in trouble with his superiors.
The world is on fire . The present ruling class of the United States of America is adding more fuel to it . Thank you . Senator Kennedy for your wisdom .
Austin and Blinkden I bet hate being questioned by Kennedy.
Senator Kennedy always on point!
They got together with Joe and they are all making big bags
Why is it so hard to answer such simple questions that everyone knows the answer to.
He's from the old school of ethics, reasoning, truth, character. Wow just wow.
He would have made an excellent Justice of the Supreme Court.
Ein toller Senator Kennedy Gott beschütze diesen Mann
Challenges??? He called people dying challenges 😮
At least he did not call them human shields or collateral damage as they are commonly called. God help us. We just need peace.
Unless the US government is going to provide child care services for every working parent then absolutely no government employee should receive it as well. If we're not worth it, then government employees most certainly are not. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Kennedy is so smart and AWESOME!!
Conflicts ? Challenges ? You mean war
A genius talking to a puppet. Louisiana has the best senator
Senator Kennedy for president he would be a great president! He also has lots of commen sense. we need that right now!
Senator Kennedy is a master at asking leading questions that attempt to put the respondent in a narrow box.
Kennedy makes good points but leading questions is not agood way to make them. Always look at the reverse. If Kennedy were on the receiving end. A good debater / questioner can get there without this.
He asks do you believe that weakness, invites the wolves how true that is and this is happening right now with this administration it is very weak and their own corruption is what causes them to be weak
Thank you Senator Kennedy for your Wisdom, Leadership, and Fearlessness when dealing with reluctant witnesses! GOD BLESS you Sir!
John Kennedy is the best of us. We must protect him at all cost💯
It’s as if they want us to go all in and fight them all. Is that what they are suggesting? We jump now?
Thank God for senator kennedy!
Hey Lloyd, Bidens diaper is full!
WTH is so difficult to plainly ANSWER the Questions? GEEZ !!
The fox watching the hen house that always works out great.
Are these senior officials that these committees like to question not bound by a duty of discretion? I'm asking for a friend.
And you wonder why recruitment is way down across the board, even vast majority of veterans are not recommending serving now!!
WTF the question is answer of YES or NO.
Thank You Very Much Senator
You know when Kennedy takes his glasses off he serious! Get these people out of office
I would have liked to ask Lloyd Austin if he has ever played the boardgame Risk.
Fool works for Raytheon, not America.
Thank you SENATOR KENNEDY.
"The world is on fire" is a sensationalist phrase.
Yea, but it got his attention.
So are lots of things, but people still understand the point of the statement. (SHTF, etc.)
Whenever I hear the word "challenge (s) I get nauseous as it is the perfect word to escape responsibility and accountability.
Diversity hires are not in our best intrust !!😊
😅MR.KENNEDY
YOU ARE SMART AND FUNNY.
Senator Kennedy you asking him serious questions??😂😂😂😂.
Thank you
The one that has struck the match is Brandonnn.