'I Just Want A Yes Or No': Blunt Rochester Grills RFK On 'DEI Programs' At The NIH
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- During a Senate Health Committee hearing to consider the nomination of RFK Jr. to serve as HHS Secretary, Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) questioned RFK about 'DEI' at the NIH.
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When your parents smoked too much weed, then named you..
LOL!!!!!
I'm going to assume that you know they go by their last names, but I'll explain.
She has the last name of her father and her late husband.
Yes, the first name “Lisa” is definitely one who “smoked too much weed” would name their child. 🤦🏼♀️ I’m guessing maybe it was YOUR parents who might have smoked too much weed, or possibly you.
I thought the same thing then I also thought let me read the comments I’m sure someone else has the same idea 😂
And a 14-year heroin addiction qualifies you to oversee the health of all Americans? What's in a name...
...but seemingly unconcerned with the previous Director who callously "lost" 300,000+ children and young people and had no clue where they were or how to go about trying to locate them. He had zero medical/healthcare/clinical experience but that wasn't a concern then. Democrats or Hypocrats?
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
1st. Fake numbers. (Do your homework)
2nd. This all started in 2019.
Please don't believe your online friends
Numbers???...who cares...any child missing is sickening...
@@joycejohnson1090 I agree. But tell the truth. This problem started with Trump
And you seem unconcerned about the 300,000 lives died during covid under TRUMP! AND AIDS PATIENTS THAT DIED UNDER REGAN ANOTHER REPUBLICAN
Ugh get her out of congress. Who votes for these people?
DEI HIRES
Liberala
@@NB-yu4lj The same ones who voted for Drumt!
She wasn’t hired… She was voted in…
@@patriciawest7160So you're saying the same people that vote for far left Democrats are the same people voting for President Trump??
Is abortion the only thing these Congress women Dems think about. What a tragedy.
No, actually it isn't. We think about making our country the best it can be: aid to low-income families (including free school lunches for those children who come to school without breakfast, the RIGHT TO VOTE, fair pay for a hard days' work, DEI (so that EVERYONE is given a fair chance at any job they want), safe working environments, among many other things like our families, our neighbors as well as reading a good book in the park or attending any holy instiution we want and visiting historical sites to learn about our past and watching sports on tv or in person. We are human beings who want to make world a better place, plain and simple!
@ that’s what I keep hearing, but none of it works the way you try to force it on the population. The only thing that will work, is stable homes with married parents, Godly teaching and proper discipline. Not sure how long it will take to undo the lies that have been taught to the younger generation through Hollywood influence and our broken homes and education system.
They want all criminal activity to be legal.
@@machelconsidine7611 Well said. Thanks.
@ralphs9523 yeah good luck finding a dem who says that. Meanwhile Jan 6 criminals who assulted police were pardoned.
They were so rude and hateful to RFK.
They are asking him about things he said. The guy changes like a chameleon.
It he was a Democrat and a Biden nominee, they would have treated him like a softball kamala interview.
Like a pack of hyenas! They want to make sure their cash cow continues with BP!
@@dollarroll2000 There was a guy that was going to be in charge of Aviation during the Biden administration. He could not answer any questions related to Aviation? So how is that possible?
He is a waste of time
THAT POOR WOMAN IS WAY OVER HER HEAD,,,,,WAKE UP PEOPLE......
she's probably overqualified.
@@melissadclark1979exactly.. He is clueless .. DEI hire…??
@@melissadclark1979 imean her name is Blunt
Reading a script
@@melissadclark1979like AOC?
RFK got the last word and the Democrat misinformed as the chair pointed out at the end.
Sen. Rochester is completely unprofessional.
Good times reject.
And obtuse.
She matters?
RFK is the best
The Best Junkie Worm eaten Brain?
@@stewgotz1yep and the best lawyer and the best Kennedy alive today and the best looking 70 year old out there and the best bear killer and the best guy for this job 👍
The best what?
He didn't know basic concepts. What world are we living in 😂😂
No DEI in government or the US. This woman is disgusting.
she looks good, very nice intelligent and respectful ... you only want wmh
At a gay pride parade if someone is handing out flyers . . . . WTF ???
why
@@donitagodwin If I have to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
@@JasRaymond1 I work for an institution that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. No one is left out and pushed to the side. People need to embrace belonging. RFK, Jr. has no business being anything in the White House. Of course neither do the others
Jesus this lady is nuts
Why do the Democrats waste so much time. Just say "I am a Democrat Communist and I do not like you"
Silence free speech and cancel or smear those who don't agree with you
Screw yes and no ONLY answers which change meanings to fit the askers agenda. Both sides love this bs. Glad the majority is sick of this crap.
They only give them a ridiculously limited time to ask their questions. The candidate could easily “run out the clock” with long winded bullshit answers. Anyone who thinks RFK, or Patel or.. are equipped for those positions has an IQ below room temperature. Putin’s puppet has begun the dismantling of America. Thanks GOP, this is all on you. The South has risen!
A loaded, baiting question cannot be answered with a yes or no answer. Said "questions" are designed to malign and cause harm. Blunt Rochester talked to RFK, Jr. as if he were a stupid child. He is eons ahead of her in trial experience, honesty and intellect. This mediocrity of a senator must be VOTED OUT. If she does this in public, imagine all the harm and corruption she is causing Americans behind the scenes.
He's a DEI hire.. get him outta here 😂
She makes excellent points. She nails him.
The arrogance and rudeness of these Democratic Senators is absolutely astounding and disgraceful!
Poor baby's feelings are hurt.
So out of all the bs answers from RFK, you choose scold the senators for asking direct important questions of someone that wants a job in control of the healthcare of the entire country?
It takes more strength to be kind !!! Any weak person can judge and attack .
@@Higherlove777….The job is so important that kindness is not an option, it is blunt questions and answers. If Kennedy gets confirmed, his decisions will not be made with kindness, but with deference to President Trump, who lacks kindness,love or care.
Did she really just repeatedly ask him about his opinions on Trump's policies? He's not Trump... It's like these people have never heard of a unity government.
Unity government? What exactly is that? I'm serious.
@@Honey-Sanchezare you serious or curious? That's 2 different things
This is what a DEI hire politician acts like.
DEI, Pride Parade that says it all.
lol she tried to slip away before he could answer he and he owned her anyways.
Her time was up. She did not "slip away".
@@LarryChiccola-cv4xb Nice try, she's there to ask him questions in the middle of doing so she grandstands for the audience and stops him before he can answer. Hence why the committee chair had to make a point that he could answer the question in spite of her attempt.
@@LarryChiccola-cv4xb no she definitely did slip away
Now they care about children, give me a break.
Where this HEALTH COMMITTEE was during COVID 19 if they CARE SO MUCH about our health, where they have been ????
Actually they demonstrated they don't care about humanity. They are scared RFK Jr. will sue the pharmaceuticals and bring about change like exposing everyone involved plus their cash cow will end.
Why do the senators get to talk for 80% of the hearing? Half the time should be given to the nominee to respond. Demanding a yes or no answer should not be permitted.
The interrogators are super rude and disgusting
@dae-o4q
It’s the nature of the beast at most of these Senatorial Hearings. The format should be changed to more than just yes or no answers. One needs to explain why he or she answered yes or no.
shouldn't take that long to answer yes or no questions, and if you cannot answer yes or no, perhaps you shouldn't be up on the dais
What’s with all these simpleminded yes or no questions meant to corner the nominees and force some kind of answer they can use against them? So damn childish and weak.
spot on!
Anything other than a yes or no answer to a yes or no question allows the nominee to change the subject, reframe the question to his liking and filibuster until time runs out.
@@LarryChiccola-cv4xb nope you are wrong. A question requires a response and not a simple yes or no so that the person asking the question can try to incriminate someone
Nothing within health is ever that simple.
Very very hard to watch!!!
She said what we re all thinking!!
Embarassing for America!!
10 out of 10 for the Chairman's Comments at the End
The most despicable drones on the face of the earth feel threatened by RFK Jr. All I want to say is "go Bobby!"
Who the hell names their kid ‘Blunt’
Personally, I wouldn't trust RFK with applying a band-aid let alone becoming Sec of HHS and the responsibilities that position entails. His health and mental capacity are suspect and I have watched most of his responses during this hearing and am far from impressed. The American people really deserve better.
Someone likes to hear themself talk.
"RFK jr need not answer to a Dem senator. Because not one Dem senator will vote for him."
That's NOT how things work in AMERICA!!!!!!!!!! And they are asking questions for their CONSTITUENTS! Shame on you foolish magas!!!!
She just wants to hear herself talk.rude.wont let him answer
she is reading from a script pharma gave her and taking orders
She makes blacks sound unhinged.
Are you a Black person? If not you have no room for that opinion. If you are Black you still have no room for that opinion. It's almost tantamount to saying Trump/RFK/Vance/Duffy etc makes white people sound unhinged.
GOTCHA!!!!!!!!
Unhinged
This person is...UNFIT..!!!
So tell me. what in the Fuck has abortion has anything to do with a federal appointment when it is up to the states ?
good question? They know they are on national tv.
Republicans are attempting to enact a FEDERAL BAN on abortion. Abortion is an issue of women's health as well as her right to choose what's right for herself. Asking and demanding an answer from the nominee for Secretary of HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICS is both relevant and appropriate.
@@LarryChiccola-cv4xb The abortion issue has been relegated to the states to make their own decision.
I will never have another vax
To be Blunt .. she behaved like a bratty entitled child here
They only want a yes or no bc they are too ignorant to under a complete answer.
It's because they're propagandists trying to force a narrative. It sucks because these are great opportunities for explaining and scrutinizing positions. They want to keep the discourse as dumb as possible. RFK is one of few politicians who will go into podcasts and have long form conversations about any topic (which should be a requirement for all government officials).
I am deeply concerned about how bad our leaders are in Delaware. Just an embarrassment. Vile They just like to here themselves talk. Makes me sick. 🤮
🤣🤣🤣 Move to a red state then since youre so miserable
She likes to read from her iPad
@@Iandabull The entire US shifted red this election.
Move out of the country.
@@Iandabull The entire country shifted red this election.
*EVERY SINGLE COUNTY.*
Rochester doesn't meet the qualifications as a health official like she claims to have been because of her lack of experience, nowhere near that of Kennedy.
she lacks the qualifications of a senator and she only got her seat because she was the only candidate on the ticket
These dems and their feelings. It doesn't matter what he feels or believes should be done. What does the law and guidance say. If he's wrong, challenge it in court. Case closed.
Court cases take a long time and people will be harmed in the meantime
That woman is insane!!!!😂😂😂🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
I listened to the same conference and he was not missing a beat. She is nuts
She seems more focused on the death via abortion and DEI policies and LGBT concerns than she does focusing on overall health for all. Every time Kennedy mentions Trumps policies shes not the least bit interested; almost like she has forgotten Trump appointed him and Trump is his boss. Perhaps she would rather have a Secretary who is a true bureaucrat making and following his own rules instead of remembering he works for the President and the people.
She has to read her comments. Yes or no answer only? No woman, pregnant or not, would be denied life saving medical care, period. Abortion to save a mother's life? Go ahead, let's see how often that happens if at all.
Abortion to save the life of mother is banned in exactly 0 states
There are zero circumstances where taking the life of the child vs trying to save it would be necessary. If the mother and/or child’s life is in danger, ‘abortion’ is never the solution. Delivery vs abortion safety would be the right question and the answer is obvious.
Timed questions that only require a yes or no answer but not an explanation why one would answer yes or no. Another Senatorial “Circus” Hearing.
Another crazy Drama Queen activist. 🤥
Some people just dont understand!
People disrespect
Who voted for this hysterical mad woman?
Delaware 👎🏻RFK 👍
Why does he keep bringing up Trump in His yes and no answers?
"For the Record, treating a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy is not an abortion...(to state otherwise) is misinformation." Finally, someone who understands the simple medical procedure called a D&C...
Yes or No? Ffs
“And to be blunt…” I love when she does that. 😂😂😂
Her name is Blunt Rochester? Truly, this is the movie Idiocracy manifest.
There is a huge difference between an abortion and a DNC. Medical complications during a pregnancy are unfortunately to common. No pregnant woman should be concerned or afraid of seeking medical treatment for a complication while pregnant.
Get it in y'all head these republicans don't care.
With a name like “Blunt”, SHE is concerned about RFK?
rfk jr is a narcissist
Lol- i was listening to her questioning , which sounded very reasonable at the beginning- and then “here you go” the DEI comes out… like i expected.. she probably copy/pasted all that stuff at the beginning to set some up some rented credibility and then bring up the stupid DEI argument (if that can even be called an argument)
The Democrats keep it up. You guys haven’t changed at all.
"Yes or No" == trap
They are feeding these nominees the answers
Never forget that she lived in China for nearly a decade and made MILLIONS while there. Her first chief of staff was a registered lobbyist named MING TA! She has received millions from insurance companies and big pharma.
It's all about her and blacks, wonderful.
not true. I believe she also mentioned the lbgtqia community as well... women, too. comprehension is key.
DEI, Pride Parade!
@ if you took one moment to actually do the tiniest bit of research, find some actual stats, you'd understand how utterly stupid you sound repeating this rhetoric. DJT knows full well the stats that I'm talking about and relies on your stupidity - knowing that you'll never look it up. I'll give you one for free... he had the audacity and distaste to blame the recent crash on DEI... do you know the stats for controllers of the FAA???? pop it in chatgpt and see what you get. then come back and say DEI, when the majority is quite clear. Do you know how to prompt???? or do you need a minority woman to teach you?
@ It is; however, I'm a mind reader, so I know what she was thinking.
@ what am I thinking?
Would never have guessed from the comments that this is from Forbes.
🙄
Then. It's. A race. Answer
Uh oh, Hirono has competition for dumbest senator now
The blue senators have showed who they are --- better leaders are needed.
Why did the chicken cross the street?
Ms Rochester… railroading Mr Kennedy like you have just done here is NOT the job we sent you from Delaware to do. I’m very disappointed in your manner and tone of questioning. ☹️
Chucky Schumer already talk Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester to vote no.
Why does he keep bringing up Trump in His yes and no answers? And yes treating an ectopic pregnancy is considered an abortion. I had a nurse coworker who had one and it was a whole thing.
She is not smart.
He's has health issues himself.
SEN. IS IT TRUE THAT TODAY YOU ARE PLANNING TO CONSIDER TO STOP TAKING BRIBE,
YES OR NO, YOU DIDN'T ANSWER, WE CONSIDER IT AS ....
Is Kennedy well enough to work?
She just got to the senate and already making an ass out of herself...thanks for making my state of delaware look stupid
Demagoguery
Affirmative action at its best
We screwed if he nominated
GOVERNOR - GOTTA GOES:
DELEWARE - Matt MEYER
A little misleading when he specified any American presenting to an emergency room with severe illness should be treated. What happens if it's an immigrant? Would he suggest that they need to not be treated and therefore die?
Not all questions have a yes or no answer!
The ones she asked were yes or no questions...
Is she okay?😳
He us no going make that decision is the states issues.!
I think he knows more about medical dan her
grills ??? 😕
People need to get out of their feelings with these comments. I did not hear her say treating an ectopic pregnancy is an abortion unless, this is only a small portion of what was posted for the benefit of getting certain responses in the comment section on here..
Why only given the choice of yes or no?
It's just a hypothetical case and it don't know the detailed situation.
It's disgusting, she asks questions like a hit by pitch.
she still thinks black people are special more than other.
who r the vulnerable in the usa today?
“If its required to save their life” my ques to her would be is the percentage substantial enough to defend the policy at the federal level instead of state? Yes or no ma’am. YES OR NO MA’AM lol
I never understood why they can never answer yes or no 😂😂 not hard at all she did a damn good job!👏🏽
RFK is so unqualified for the job. How is RFK able to manage and fix the healt care system if he has failed to fix his own physical and mental health.
(typical rethorical phallacy, even if it were true)
@xv12commander obviously this so called 'phallacy' is true. RFK is sick and need health care but shouldn't manage a complex and challenging health care system. It isn't a joke or experiment because it affects millions of americans and should be handled and managed by highly qualified person or at least by a qualified person.
RFK Jr physique is that of an 30 old athlete, amazing for his age. Mentally he is sharper than any of the Democrat or Hippocrats on the podium. His general knowledge ranks among him among the smartest in public life. He had some rough patches but he is sharp as a tack, for real. Biden ran the country and with his decrepit finger on nuke button despite having dementia. Get real, JFK is a rarity and will fix your wagon.
Ms. Blunt is very blunt as she wields a hammer on RFK.
This man is clearly unwell and not in anyway suitable for the role. Wake up America!
Forbes, appealing to the uneducated and disinformed.