'I Just Find That To Be Crazy': Byron Donalds Grills Dem Witness
At Wednesday's House Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) slammed President Biden's new EPA emission rules, and slammed Democrats' EV push.
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Republicans need more men like Byron Donalds!!! Thanks!
@stevecoyle1
Жыл бұрын
Agreed! But so far it's just talk.
@MrShanester117
Жыл бұрын
They have plenty of guys bought off by the fossil fuel industry
@maxbang1813
Жыл бұрын
100%
@pantarkan7
Жыл бұрын
They'd do better to have fewer people like mcconnell and graham
@dutchdna
Жыл бұрын
Like cloning?
Byron Donald is a champion for truth. 🇺🇸
@DavidJohnson-hg1mz
Жыл бұрын
But Apparently he isn’t aware how the economics of supply and demand works which is strange.
@Vivian-hz3hz
Жыл бұрын
I like him too
@LuckyFlesh
Жыл бұрын
@@DavidJohnson-hg1mz Please explain. What did he say that gave you that impression?
@mattt5006
Жыл бұрын
@@LuckyFlesh David won’t be back.
@daniellee1238
Жыл бұрын
Sorry we aren’t able to meet the demand for your Tesla David
LOVE Byron Donalds! A true American Patriot.
@bbalderston125
10 ай бұрын
Collaborator for $$$
"Save the planet" people are the biggest hypocrites ever. And it's a shame there aren't more Byron Donalds. He's a top dog rep.
@mr.s2005
Жыл бұрын
most of them cause far more pollution that the rest of us combined and they usually are commie suck ups. Its why in the Paris Climate deal, the commies got the best kind of deal. Western countries weaken themselves and then expect the commies to do the same a whole decade afterwards. Libtards conveniently ignore the fact that the commies are producing far more pollution that most countries combined and aren't known to keep promises.
@raybrensike42
Жыл бұрын
Yes they want to $ave the planet. They al$o like green deal$. I wonder what's behind it. I've heard of so much dirty money going on, but does anyone know what's behind it and how it affects us all?
@jaymac7203
Жыл бұрын
"Rules for thee but not for me" is their motto 😤
@drivebyquipper
Жыл бұрын
Read the Bible, the planet will not be saved.
@JustT0m752
Жыл бұрын
Most people that drive electric cars and worry about the environment haven't completed 2 years or science in college. They just jump on the bandwagon because some 22 year old tic tok "celebrities" telling them what to do.
The EPA, like the ATF, shouldn't be making arbitrary rules for our lives.
@hxhdfjifzirstc894
Жыл бұрын
Yep, those 'rules' are in fact laws, and only Congress can pass laws.
@jackie00776
Жыл бұрын
Yeah we should let corporations dump garbage, chemicals and carcinogens anywhere they please because people do not matter.
@paulross9287
Жыл бұрын
Nor the CDC.
@ChicagoRob2
Жыл бұрын
The EPA are Marxist pigs
@quitefranklysamanthatheres1018
Жыл бұрын
They have way overstepped
I bet the people of Florida are proud to have Byron represent them.
@jimmorrison3830
Жыл бұрын
Let's not forget he's from brooklyn
@raineman1118
Жыл бұрын
@@jimmorrison3830 I know some good Puerto Ricans from Brooklyn.
@tallrobshortpants7190
Жыл бұрын
Yes, we are!!!
@drivebyquipper
Жыл бұрын
@@jimmorrison3830 It speaks to his intelligence that he left to come here.
@jimmorrison3830
Жыл бұрын
@@drivebyquipper I wish I could be there. Instead of here in this S Hole NYC
Mr Donalds is right on point. At least the panel answered the questions.
@MrManfly
Жыл бұрын
What if you had a hearing and almost nobody showed up? Pretty empty room I’m seeing here! 🙄
I love Byron, no bullshit and straight to the point. Florida is lucky to have him.
So glad Mr. Donald's used the word "disrespect". It demonstrates the elitist attitude of this new green push and there callous regard for regular people.
@BST-lm4po
Жыл бұрын
They're milking the tax payers! Just another Socialist money drain!
@tscande
Жыл бұрын
NORMAL PEOPLE AMY. NORMAL PEOPLE
@zerg6001
Жыл бұрын
@@tscande why is saying regular people bad?
@Bearfacts01
Жыл бұрын
This whole administration is full of the most disrespectful people on the planet.
@DaTooch_e
Жыл бұрын
Republicans have a callous regard for the environment. This green new push should have been slowly phased in years ago.
Defund these agencies
@wnchstrman
Жыл бұрын
Disband them entirely. Return those rights and responsibilities to the states where it belongs.
@ChicagoRob2
Жыл бұрын
FBI and DOJ, both hired muscle by the Left.
@kennynichols1558
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@MrShanester117
Жыл бұрын
Yeah let’s get to that corporate dystopian future that republicans want so much
@MrShanester117
Жыл бұрын
@@wnchstrman The crime these agencies commit is getting in the way of corporations doing whatever they want TO YOU
Byron is a STUD! Intelligent, honest, and articulate. He could be my president someday. Oh. And I am a white conservative. And NOT a racist.
@frenchlatinoboyfrenchlatin7225
Жыл бұрын
So am I. 100% validated.
@CarolinaGirl6919
Жыл бұрын
that's how we knew dems and media were lying from the start, right? We saw right out of the gate they were liars when they KEPT ON saying Mr. Trump/Republicans/conservatives are racists. You and I both know THAT'S not true. So, right away I don't believe them until I've compared w/independent sources.
@JustT0m752
Жыл бұрын
Honestly the only racists left in America are white liberals. If you don't believe me, just watch how they treat a black conservative. White liberals consider black people a commodity, they will be a champion of black people as long as black people do exactly what they tell them, and vote exactly the way they want them to. The very moment a black person votes Republican or steps out of line the white liberal will show you what they really think of black people, and it is very ugly and racist.
@carolynw8614
Жыл бұрын
Trump and Byron Donald’s 2024 would be my dream
@carrie0123210
Ай бұрын
Me too... American Conservative Women ..proud to be one 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Donalds is sharp and one cool customer. Love watching him work.
I’d vote him for president in a heartbeat
@arbaknumbskull
Жыл бұрын
We know nothing about him 99% of everyone in our government will be removed .
@Geo-fx3mn
Жыл бұрын
He's a rock-star, voting for him would be a no-brainer
@andycig2993
Жыл бұрын
He's young. I would like to see him as say, our next Governor first.
@wnchstrman
Жыл бұрын
@@andycig2993 Exactly. Donalds would make a great Governor when President DeSantis assumes office.
@ssnerd583
Жыл бұрын
....not yet.....he needs a bit more seasoning....
Pretty dam simple epa doesn’t have the authority to make laws or regulations they are supposed to enforce the law of the present passed by congress
@lawrencedobesh776
Жыл бұрын
The EPA is not a governing body in our country and therefore is unconstitutional!
@wnchstrman
Жыл бұрын
That doesnt stop them from doing it anyway. Only the President can slow them or stop them, or Congress can disband them by law.
@ChicagoRob2
Жыл бұрын
@@wnchstrman Biden and his puppets do whatever they want, no matter the cost. Ideology is more important than suffering.
The part of the equation that everyone seems to miss is the EPA doesnt want you in a car. They want you on public transportation.
@wnchstrman
Жыл бұрын
Not exactly their end goal, but for the interim yes. Their goal is to eliminate everything from the world that they deem 'harmful' in any way to the environment. Including you.
@NotKev2017
Жыл бұрын
@@wnchstrman I believe that for we the people, disbanding the EPA would be beneficial to our modern world. They have not kept up with modern technology or science.
@Pahoe77
Жыл бұрын
Ain't much public transportation across the Midwest. Ev's, aren't practical in areas of the US, with long distances to travel, and especially in the colder areas.
@rachelbaziak4159
Жыл бұрын
And they want to control us.
@randy74989
Жыл бұрын
You will own nothing and be happy! (WEF)
GREAT Job Congressman Donaldson ❤🇺🇲🙏🏼🇺🇲❤️
Keep up the sensible takes Mr Donalds.
I believe Trump would be making a good choice to select Byron Donalds as his Vice President
@hxhdfjifzirstc894
Жыл бұрын
That's a good idea, but I think people who like Byron already like Trump... (so it's not adding any new votes).
@wnchstrman
Жыл бұрын
President DeSantis might consider it.
@irnbrusnr816
Жыл бұрын
Who reads this now were the Ukraine military azov there on Jan 6 no reply I know yt has strangled
@johnnymaccool9828
Жыл бұрын
@@wnchstrman 5 years ago DeSantis was losing the governor’s race to a poor crack/meth smoking candidate , DeSantis goes hat in hand to DC to humbly ask President Trump for his support which Trump gave him and put DeSantis over the top to win , now DeSantis wants to run against the guy who got him his last job , now I ask you what kind of person does that , someone power hungry with a big ego , someone you can’t trust perhaps; I grant you Trump may have big ego but he already had power and money before getting into politics.
@johnnymaccool9828
Жыл бұрын
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 you bring up a good point, that was the reason JFK selected LBJ as his running mate and how did that out , Trump has to have someone with a spine that he can Trust implicitly, Pence nice guy and all but no spine and no sense
His “Come on” at the end highlighted that woman’s disingenuousness.
I know it is not quite "Robert's rules" but I absolutely loved Mr Donald's casual, quiet "come on" at the very end there. That one, quiet little moment speaks volumes. He's saying to her, "quit lying to us."
I love this man
Hes right on every point
There are more witnesses than members attending the hearing...Shameful.....
This man needs to run for POTUS some day, soon.
@mojomanmurph1925
Жыл бұрын
We need him in the Senate. That's where the power is and no term limits.
@guyutejones4570
Жыл бұрын
@@mojomanmurph1925 Good point.
@CaKo-mq9dv
Жыл бұрын
Trump needs to make him vice president and prep him for 2028
This is getting to the point on telling the AMERICANS how to live, it should be a choice.
@BST-lm4po
Жыл бұрын
@Stephen Ferree How about a National 'Feedom to Live' Bill?
@charlessavell3641
Жыл бұрын
@Stephen Ferree if it includes vaccine choice then let's go. that's a reasonable compromise.
@hxhdfjifzirstc894
Жыл бұрын
@Stephen Ferree Murder laws are a state issue.
@jackie00776
Жыл бұрын
However, it is the EPA's job to protect lives, NOT to protect GOP politician's donors. Please keep that in mind that "government over reach" claims are always made by corporations that care more about the bottom line than the welfare of people. That is basically why the EPA is so important..
@biancaenera2500
Жыл бұрын
@Stephen Ferree why people lost their mind somewhere... somehow we don't fight for the right to have babies and the right to grow them in the best way possible but we fight so hard to kill them even at 5 to 9 months when they already are a person? Who knows!
But EPA doesnt care about E. Palestine😂😂😂 😂😂😂
I love how Byron Donalds subtly delivers a smackdown when the people before him make ridiculous statements. He is the iron fist in the velvet glove. I pray for more people like him in our government and hope he aspires to an even higher office.
This guy is on his way to the Oval Office. America needs him where he’s at now, but in time, he’d have my support in a run for the White House. I’ll need to see his track record when the time comes, but the man is sharp, firm, and smooth at the same time.
@mojomanmurph1925
Жыл бұрын
We need him in the Senate. That's where the power is and no term limits.
It’s okay for us to tell you what to do while it’s harming child slaves
@MrShanester117
Жыл бұрын
So you promise to never buy gold or Diamonds right? Or shoes
@PaintedSkyDweller
Жыл бұрын
@@MrShanester117 you missed the point
I really like this guy! Can't wait to see him proceed even further!
Shouldn't EPA be cleaning up East Palestine, OH and other places where there's been train derailments or the water in Missouri that Mr. Hawley has brought up that's been polluted for years? My opinion.
So proud of Byron Donald. He is smart intelligent and brave and speak his mind in congress. I wish he was my member here in my country speaking up and fighting for his people. Byron is the man to watch in politics God bless and protect you and ypur family 🙏❤️ 🙏🌍💚🇵🇬
❤ To Mr. Donald's Very Smart Man... Donald's for future President...❤
@billymusselwhite5256
Жыл бұрын
Agree 👍💯
Go look up the cobalt minds and see the horrors. Absolutely sickening and all this big companies should be slammed
@georgewood7381
Жыл бұрын
Well, it's cobalt mines, but I digress. Funny hos Hunter brokered a sale of a US owned cobalt mine in South Africa to China. The same time Hiden abandoned Afghanistan. Another large repository of lithium. Both are necessary for battery production. Interesting.
Byron Donald's. You are a breath of fresh air. Thank you.
EPA in other words “as long as we get our lithium, who cares about child slave labor”
@biancaenera2500
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, they hide the lithium in Ukraine and where it is... why? And the fact that in Europe less than a century ago children used to work to maintain the family as much as adults. That's how my parents grew up, it was considered being poor not slaves! 🤡
@wnchstrman
Жыл бұрын
They work for China. Captured and controlled.
@jonscotty3647
Жыл бұрын
Yes exactly, these so called educated people. Are really dinosaurs morally, joke
Maybe we should flush the toilet. Oh, the government-required toilets won't flush a turd that big. WE THE PEOPLE ARE SO SCREWED.
@ChicagoRob2
Жыл бұрын
You are so right, especially when you consider the Left’s contribution to . cultural/moral/societal rot and decay.
Byron Donalds is as good as it gets. Great man. Great American.🇺🇸
Excellent questioning of witness by Mr.Donalds. His intelligent and calm demeanor is not only effective but also refreshing. If we had more people like him in our government, we’d be a happier and more secure nation.
Here's something nobody thinks about that I want to hear their take on: So, we want to get rid of oil and fossil fuels for electric power, right? In order to do so, we need to mine lithium and Cobalt from the ground, right? In order to do that, we require heavy duty machinery like excavators, drills, dump trucks, ETC. correct? How do you expect to run these vehicles without fossil fuels?
@hxhdfjifzirstc894
Жыл бұрын
It's not about that. These people are heavily invested in 'green' nonsense, and they're using laws to force you to buy the products they personally profit from.
@ferociousgustafson4040
Жыл бұрын
Once the mining is complete, the fossil fuel equipment ceases. It’s a short term damage and the only real environmental damage is a big hole. Nuclear or thorium power could (and should have decades ago) replace fossil fuel energy plants. But the people fighting new technologies are bank rolled by oil barons to scare and lie to the public and buy politicians to keep the oil flowing. Most of what you are told, especially by politicians, is either a misleading half truth or an outright lie.
@NotKev2017
Жыл бұрын
Not to mention how many plastics in today's world come from fossil fuels. All of them do.
@jcbright502
Жыл бұрын
Simple....YOU DON'T!!!!😂😂😂😂😂
If it’s not totally made in the USA and recyclable we don’t need it!!! Electric cars being pushed on the people is bull crap! Drill baby drill!!! 🇺🇸 USA!
This dude rocks. I've never seen him not bring his a-game.
Byron doing what he does so very well, bringing the facts and asking very pointed questions that reveal very important things. I love this guy.
Awesome! 👍
You will not be able to buy a used electric car. Those Batteries will not last 50k miles without needing replaced. Trust me. Not mention after every charge you get less n less usage 😂
@hxhdfjifzirstc894
Жыл бұрын
Limited range is a feature, not a bug -- they want you stuck in your village.
@selfdefender780
Жыл бұрын
@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 - A 15-minute city is a term coined by Paris-based urbanist Carlos Moreno. It's used to describe an idyllic neighborhood where everything one needs, whether work, food, housing, cultural activities or education, is within easy reach.
@dutchdna
Жыл бұрын
You're so full of it. Even The warranties last much longer than 50K. But stick to your oil changes every 3k miles and $80 fill ups if that's what you believe in.
@jcbright502
Жыл бұрын
@@selfdefender780 you are not going to keep people at home for long!! Look what happened during the pandemic!! Domestic abuse went up. Suicide went up. Crime went up! Mental illness went up!! What a pipe dream!! Moreno was a nutcase!!! Humans have to be free to travel. We aren't like domestic animals that can live their lives in a pasture or fenced in!!
When she said the US does mining better and cleaner than other countries ... He should have said we do oil better and cleaner as well !
I love this guy! Byron is going places and I hope he is successful in everything he does.
MOST PEOPLE CANNOT AFFORD ELECTRIC CAR.....
Its great that she can answer so vaguely but still manage to keep that smug self satisfied look on her face as if she's done something great.
@buzz1002lightyear
Жыл бұрын
She is a politician! That's what they do . . . speak vaguely . . . mislead . . . blame others . . . all while wearing that mask of self-satisfaction. God help us!
Good show, Bryran Donalds. You speak a lot of sense.
I love that he said "Alphabet Soup" instead of just naming a a couple of agencies, he named them ALL.
@anitamooreland-simms3606
Жыл бұрын
😄😄 Cool.
@MagravatorMag
Жыл бұрын
@@anitamooreland-simms3606 He's bold and I like that too. Not too hard on the eyes either! lol
This man is a rising star.
How come there is only a hand full of people like this working for out best interests... This guy!!! Salute to you!!!
You Rock Byron!!!! Keep fighting brother. Love you.
If these individuals are not holding to their responsibility and are making policies that are not laws then they should be fired immediately.
Donalds is a Republican star. I’ve realized the base loves him
He's a class act, doing what GOP representatives should be doing. And he's very sincere and passionate, unlike 99% of his party.
Much respect Mr. Donalds. Glad you're on our side!
Dreaming EVs will not drop in price
Love this dude he is always right in the Dems face asking the real questions ....the black youth should not look up to there favorite rappers but to black men like this positive role models...
@anitamooreland-simms3606
Жыл бұрын
Ain't it the truth! Trump/Donalds 2024
God bless Bryon Donalds!!! We need more people like him!
Love listening to this man. Very intelligent and someone with a lot of common sense.
I really hope Congressman Donalds runs for president someday. He is incredibly impressive.
Literally putting the cart before the horse.
I really like the True or False questions. Very quick and effective.
@thomasagorhom1139
Жыл бұрын
No long talk or explanations
She wouldnt answer that last question from him honestly.
Okay to mine minerals in US but not okay with drilling for oil?
Just think about all the money these clowns are wasting.
Byron Donald’s did an amazing job. I would like to see much more of this type dialogue.
Does she feel the "Starbucks Barista attitude" make her believable ?
BD nailed it again!!!!!!!
We all know the answer To that last questions sir. Thank you for your service and your common sense.
God bless you Rep.Donalds😎🇺🇸
Byron he's a top man
This gentleman is repressenting this country like a PRO
Florida is proud of you! Thank you!
Wow what a Fine gentleman, Mr Donalds is articulate, and eloquent. ❤
Byron Donalds is a rock-star! He's presidential material for sure!
From what I understand California has one of the largest Lithium deposits in the world. The mine was shut down after we either sold or China figured out a way to process lithium do to a "environmental accident"
Praise Almighty God for men like Rep Byron Donalds!!
In light of Senator Donalds remarks; WHY are Bidden's illegal and unconstitutional "policies" enforced. If Congress is not the authority.
I'll never buy an electric car. Ever!
Anytime I have ever tried to contact the EPA about a legitimate concern, like chemtrails for instance or any other concern, they are totally useless - they can’t answer anything (or won’t).
@BST-lm4po
Жыл бұрын
Just another over bloated, tax funded bureaucracy! The Left loves those cushy jobs! Put the cost on the Nation's credit card!
@blackrocks8413
Жыл бұрын
sure Nance. Go light on that bong....
@nancywood9027
Жыл бұрын
@@blackrocks8413 What is really interesting is when people say comments that make no sense. My guess is that you ARE a bong.
Rep Donalds is very impressive young man!
Bryon Donald's such a truthful man . Not ashamed to admit some of us grew up poor.. but thanks to this wonderful country .. I as well became educated and allowed to thrive 😊
This 🎯🔥💯 Appreciate another on point manner of questioning towards a derelict administration who wants to live in fantasy land.
He should of added at the end of that last question “ if we are comparing apples to apples”.
You go Byron!! Fight those Dem LIARS!!
Not only do poor people not have enough to buy electric car but the 💲 cost of maintenance is ridiculous !
With everything else going on in our country, this is a waste of time and money, let's get a president who is for the American people, get rid of these traitor's and let's MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN 🙏💪💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
That was a brilliant display.
See how Rep Byron Donalds asks questions in a certain order. He makes sure they can't double talk their way back. That's a master class.
Love those questions from Mr. Donald
defund the EPA. have
He is GOOOOOD! way to go FINALLY! they are getting on the offensive.
This woman is NUTS!!
A brilliant gentleman of honor. So rare, and an entity that has been missing from our psychopathic government's leadership at all levels, for a couple generations now. Always believed this country had the unique ability to seek and pull together such human beings, when the country needed them most. Byron Donalds should be among the next cadre. Wielding power with truth and compassion and striking fear in the enemy of the same. A certain sermon on the mount blessed him as "the Meek", worthy of the inheritance.
I really like Byron Donalds!! We need more like him that are sick of the bullshit!
That "cmon" at the end 😂 He's got my vote for president if he ran, he's a righteous force and voice of reason in these times.
This guy is a rock star. He speaks with respect, firmness and gets to the point. We need more like him.