'That's Not A Rhetorical Question': Josh Hawley Goes Nuclear On Big Tech Execs In Fiery Exchange

At a Senate Homeland Security hearing on Wednesday, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) questioned Josh Rittener about China's treatment of the Uyghur population.

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[wuggyteddy]

i am f___ing speechless watching this and even worse the federal government knows about this too and approves it which makes me sick

[CarlSanford]

If this isn't a huge red flag, I don't know what is. They better keep an eye on these people.

[sarahkalenda]

This administration makes Watergate look like a dripping faucet.

[jasonwebster]

This guy is basically saying he is OWNED by China.

[timculligan]

These people are like a sleazy used car salesman probably worse

[deplorableape]

Thank God for Josh Hawley, what a BEAST!

[cattailer]

Empty souless people! Sad way to live.

[dougvito]

I've said it once, I've said it twice, and I'll say it a thousand more times... Hawley for Prez!!

[stevemt]

The witness is an example of one miserable human being, if he even is human.

[Willie_McBride]

That guy looked absolutely petrified to be sitting there being questioned by Hawley.

[mynameisnobodysometimeseve]

Wow!!! Most folks here dont make 100, 000. 17 million for a ceo!! Lets talk about slave labor in every country.

[briantaylor]

This company shouldn’t get a penny from the US
This is ridiculous

[damann]

This is what's wrong with our system.

[joemccarron]

Josh Hawley is one of our most effective republican leaders, from my own state of Missouri, I would not be surprised if he ran for President in 2028, if so he would get my vote.

[runescapeppl]

You can see the panic on this mans face immediately set in when Josh starts calling out the bullshit.

[helenfisher]

Thank you Mr. Hawley! You are a breath of fresh air!

[noobandfriends]

In Nazi Germany, the "experts" said that Jews weren't humans. This dude would fit right in.

[jbkg]

and it just goes on and on and on and on. zero accountability.

[LloydsofRochester]

That was clear-minded, focused, and excellent!

[wovfm]

His children and family must be proud. One empty suit.