Dem Rep. Garcia Slams GOP for ‘Fake Hearings,’ Vows Accountability

Garcia Calls Out Republican Oversight Tactics, Promises Future Accountability

Representative Ritchie Torres, speaking on a recent broadcast, strongly criticized Republican lawmakers for what he called “fake hearings” and vowed that those involved in harmful actions would be held accountable. Torres stated that if Democrats win the majority in November, they will pursue justice against individuals he claims are causing harm and attempting to establish an authoritarian state. He emphasized that accountability is as crucial as a forward-looking agenda for the public.

Republicans Accused of Avoiding Real Oversight

Torres highlighted a memo he reviewed, which he said showed Republicans have “effectively absconded” from conducting genuine oversight hearings. Instead, he noted, they are holding roundtables, a practice he described as rare for a full committee.

This shift in strategy, according to Torres, began recently after Democrats issued 18 bipartisan subpoenas and obtained critical information, including Epstein files. He suggested this move indicates Republicans are afraid of Democratic oversight and their success in enforcing investigations.

Democrats Stage Walkout Over ‘BS’ Hearings

The congressman detailed how these Republican-led roundtables lack essential elements of proper hearings, such as the ability to make motions, file subpoenas, debate, or call witnesses. The minority party, he pointed out, cannot even call a witness.

Torres declared he would not participate in these proceedings, telling Chairman Comer, “We’re not going to participate in that B.S.,” and that they would not waste their time or the public’s time. He called for a return to actual hearings to conduct the people’s business.

Concerns Over Government Overreach and Targeting

The discussion also touched on broader concerns about government actions. The broadcast mentioned the investigation of a Times reporter for her reporting and an 11-count indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, which a lawyer on the show suggested might be questionable. Torres drew parallels to the J.

Edgar Hoover era, with Senator Durbin reportedly comparing current tactics to Hoover’s targeting of civil rights leaders. These actions, Torres worried, could extend beyond organizations and reporters to ordinary Americans, referencing ICE raids and FBI investigations.

Call for Daily Fights and Public Communication

Torres stressed the importance of fighting every battle immediately, not just waiting until after the election. He anticipates Republicans will try to create chaos around the election, potentially by stationing ICE agents at polling places or discouraging mail-in voting. He urged Democrats to take every issue seriously and fight daily until the election.

Torres stated that as Democrats, who do not control government or courts, they must use their ability to communicate directly with the public to highlight the issues. He believes this approach, including challenging Republicans on issues like Epstein, ICE, and illegal spying, is helping to turn public opinion against Donald Trump, whose approval ratings are reportedly at historic lows.

“We’re not going to participate in that B.S., we’re not going to waste our time, we’re not wasting the public’s time, so we walked out, we’re not participating in these fake hearings that are essentially branded as roundtables. Let’s get hearings back, let’s actually do the people’s business?”

Rep. Ritchie Torres

What’s Next

With the election approaching, Democrats plan to continue their strategy of direct public communication and fighting every issue daily. Their focus remains on holding Republicans accountable for what they describe as corruption and cover-ups, while also preparing for potential Republican efforts to disrupt the electoral process.

Source: 'Not going to participate in this B.S.': Garcia torches Republicans for ditching hearings (YouTube)