Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) interrupted and shut down Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) after she
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) interrupted and shut down Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) after she « slandered » Attorney General Bill Barr during his Wednesday hearing.
« Do you think it’s okay for a president to offer pardons to people who don’t testify against him, to threaten the family of someone who does? » Hirono asked. « Is that okay? »
« When did he offer a pardon to somebody? » Barr asked.
« I think you know what I’m talking about, » Hirono arrogantly said. « Please, Mr. Attorney General. Give us some credit for knowing what the hell’s going on around here. »
« Not really, » Graham interrupted. « To this line of questioning. Listen, you slandered this man!”
« Mr. Chairman, I am done! » Hirono whiffed.
« You slandered this man from top to bottom! » Graham continued. « If you want more of this, you’re not going to get it. If you want to ask some questions, you can. »
« You certainly have your opinion, » Hirono smarted off. « And I have mine. »
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Here are some of the reactions Hirono received for her antics during Barr’s hearing:
Byron York: « Does Sen.
