Senators question Trump nominees in confirmation hearings

Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is President-elect Donald Trump's treasury secretary nominee. His nominees for secretary of the interior and EPA administrator also faced questions at hearings.

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[waschbaerp]

Some of yall are really proving why the U.S. trails behind many other countries in education.

[mr.stately]

Rich Men North of what the working-class folks need.

[jlloydmcs]

When grocery prices don’t go down, who will MAGA blame? Who will they blame when inflation increases?

[denniskneale]

The vicious democrats are getting schooled by the nominees every time. It is not even close.

[mewinthedark]

if you think billionaires are after your interest. go ahead and put im stupid sign on your back.

[jamesnap]

Its called smart buisness not a clowns show before we are on the bread line.. All dem states are broke

[YUMLiberalTears]

Are you using a clothespin on that suit?

[gabrieleemccollough]

EXCELLENT JOICE ❤ Thank you President Trump

[andyontheinternet]

Climate change isn't a "hoax, " as the climate changes every day. It is certainly a grift, though. Giving the government an endless amount of money will never change the weather.

[marissamarzano]

We’re living in hell! And they’re airing the inauguration?!?

[kristianpina]

David & Smallville im addicted to love

[AndyStitzer]

The women voice @ 0:16 is something out of 2008 obama

[danielgaddis]

That lady couldn't be any more wrong.. rich people having more money than they know what to do with, .. Rich people know exactly what to do with money... Hire more people and buy More goods and services..

[scandalouslando]

This is going to be the absolute savage and best 4 years ever! I actually see hope again!! It has been all hell the past 4 years. Thank God trump is back!

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