Rep. Plaskett: We’ll be a “truth squad” on Congress’ new Weaponization Committee

Rep. Stacey Plaskett has been appointed as the top Democrat on the GOP’s new Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. Republicans have tried to make comparisons to the Church Committee, one of the most well-respected and influential committees in the history of Congress. But critics – including former aides who worked on the Church Committee – say it isn’t so. “What they’re interested in doing is chasing down rainbow conspiracies and far right fearmongering to their base,” Plaskett tells Ali Velshi. Democrats have the responsibility to be “the truth squad,” says Rep. Plaskett.


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[fessendenful]

americans have good cause to be angry. unfortunately instead of focusing on the corporations that are squeezing us to death, we fixate on scapegoats. the country is in trouble. character. integrity. decency and common sense are all out the window. god bless you stacey!!!

[pvttj]

George. Santos is.
Flying. Balloon 🎈 for. Deplorable. Republicans. 🎈🎈. Miserabilis cultus.

[qrlvshw]

All politicians say what their constituents want to hear. That's what makes a great politician. Unfortunately, they usually have their own agenda, and it has nothing to do with the people that they are working for

[Norman.]

republican victimhood is so tiring. It's like having an abusive spouse that refuses to acknowledge they have a problem.

[berthabridges]

"There is always something to do. There are hungry people to feed, naked people to clothe, sick people to comfort and make well. And while I don't expect you to save the world, I do think it's not asking too much for you to love those with whom you sleep, share the happiness of those whom you call friend, engage those among you who are visionary and remove from your life those who offer you depression, despair and disrespect."

~ Nikki Giovanni, Writer of poetry and prose, activist, and educator 🕊

[turdferguson]

The GOP allowing the opposition to pick members to be on this committee is something Nancy Pelosi didn't do with the Jan. 6 committee.

[terrys.]

Hilariously claims they will be a truth squad, proceeds to spend her entire time demeaning witnesses and ignoring facts.

[Pinkyjojo]

To politicians, the "truth" is whatever lie will help their political agenda

[LawrenceGottlieb]

An intelligent black woman; Gym's shaking
in his shorts.

[SMS]

I have the best solution for the issues regarding frivolous things being said in these committee, and I say by both parties. I think it should be in law that they have a group of 'FACT CHECKER' involved at each committee and when someone starts sounding off falsehood a buzzer goes off and the "Fact Checker" then correct what the representative originally stated. I know it would be a noisy meeting, but it sure would keep people on the straight line before they spout off conspiracies and propaganda. The “Fact Checkers” would NOT be a representative for either party, they would be natural. It would also assure that the time being spent on these committee is being done for the best interest of ALL Americans.

[joylynne]

I love that name: The Truth Squad. 👍💯👍

[arrak]

When she starts talking all I hear is the Twilight Zone theme song.

[berthabridges]

She's a great public servant. We expect our congress to get to work. We have so many issues concerning the future of our country. Thank you for being a "grown-up" in the room.

[livefreedrivenh]

Doing your best to protect your own party.

[pmclaughlin]

SHE reached out to Jordan. Not the other way around.

[berthabridges]

"And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children."
~ Isaiah 54:13 (KJV)

"In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee."
~ Isaiah 54:14 (KJV)

"Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake."
~ Isaiah 54:15 (KJV)

"Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the 🔥 fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.'
~ Isaiah 54:16 (KJV) 🕊

[kareembertrand]

Ranking Member Plaskett!! Love ❤️ this lady!

[ImaBimbo-pxcp]

Before I gave birth to my beautiful son Donald, rectal births were unheard of. Thank God Fred was quick with the catch net or the kid would have drowned!

[Debbie.Does.Dallas.klas-yshg]

Trumpers does not have all the cheese on their cracker" 🤣

[jrch]

She is going to be busy on this committee.