JUST IN: All Hell Breaks Loose When Eric Burlison And Secretary Pete Buttigieg Spar Over EVs

On Thursday, Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) questioned Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on EV-related policy during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing.

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[patriceanderson]

When are these people going to learn to do their homework, before trying to come after Sec Pete Buttigieg?

[DrStrange]

"Mr.Secretary, let me provide some perspective from the oil industry, that got me elected and lines my pockets regularly. They think this is a bad idea, because it means they will sell less dino juice. 'People' are very concerned about this. How do you respond?"

[Rpaulbroker]

This just proves a point. Pete Buttigieg was given a cabinet position to run a department he knew nothing about. As anyone can see, he has done a more than excellent job in running the transportation department. Yes, he would make a great president one day.

[GoldenWarIII]

"Oh shit, he has facts and well reasoned arguments, let me pivot to another shit question"

[beverlyseavey]

Why did people leave a child in a hot car and why is that Buttigieg's fault?

[BryceLovesTech]

My Tesla Model S is 11 years old still running on the original battery and I drive it 100 miles a day to work. The misinformation out there is amazing. People who have never owned an electric vehicle Try to spew all these insane things. Talk to a real owner.

[pamelamccall]

Why do these guys continue to try to play “gotcha” with Pete Buttigieg? He flattens them everytime.

[tonyrainbolt]

The smartest thing Burlison said was "My time is expired."

[dominiquevidal]

Hi, I'm Eric Burlison. My time on this commitee, which was created to help solve transportation issues for americans, was paid for by the oil industry. Don't forget to vote!

[stephbreizh]

"My time has expired, and so has my credibility". This hearing was pure cringe.

[leonardell-bon]

The face of that woman behind Pete speaks a thousand words.

[michaelmarsh]

This is like elementary students trying to debate a college professor! Pete is always five steps ahead! It must frustrate these congressmen when their attempted zingers are stopped by coherent and intelligent answers!

[pahtar]

Burlison wants us to believe that Republicans are suddenly concerned about the health and safety of average Americans? What a joke. The only honest thing he said was, "My time has expired." Yeah, buddy, it really has.

[allisondeller]

Buttigieg is an honorable man and knows how to untangle these republicans

[joker]

Buttigieg looks calm, collected and smart.The other guy looks like a psycho. 👏🤣

[daviddingwell]

And that’s what being completely shredded and humiliated looks like….

[oscarmp]

This is the guy that should be running for president. He'd crush any republican during debates. But since he's gay, the old fashion americans would be confused and scared lol

[aaronTGP_]

My own representative is an utter fool. Buttigieg put Burlison's cheap "arguments" to shame.

[davidmckendry]

Eric is pretty ignorant. Arguing with a Rhodes scholar!😂😂😂😂

[wendyscott]

I’ve had an EV for eight years. No fire yet. You are not supposed to leave a child in ANY car. OMG