On the recordSeptember 13, 2023
This hearing is purely intended to scare the public, to demonize immigrants, and to score cheap political points as we head toward that next election.
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congress.govThis hearing is purely intended to scare the public, to demonize immigrants, and to score cheap political points as we head toward that next election.
Swalwell criticizes the hearing as a political stunt rather than a serious inquiry.
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