Bernie Moreno Questions Political Violence and Investigation Standards

Condemning Political Violence

• ⚠️ Senator Bernie Moreno questioned Senator Gary Peters' ability to condemn a text message advocating political violence, including wishing death upon a candidate's children.
• 🎯 Peters initially deflected, stating he was not a witness, to which Moreno responded that the bar for condemning such acts was "so low."

Investigation Standards

• 🔍 Moreno questioned witnesses Mr. Kirk, Mr. Despazito, and Mr. Moing about their investigation processes.
• 📰 He asked if they would initiate investigations based on social media posts (like on X) or news articles, implying a concern about the basis for investigations.
• ⚖️ The witnesses affirmed that their investigations are based on facts and evidence, collected by staff, and take months, not minutes.
• 👮‍♂️ Mr. Despazito emphasized that he never started or conducted an investigation based on political ideologies, but rather followed the law and lived his oath.
• 📜 All witnesses confirmed they are sworn to uphold the Constitution and the law, and to follow facts wherever they lead, regardless of political leanings.

Judicial Standards

• 🏛️ Moreno addressed the judges, assuming they would uphold the law and interpret the Constitution as written.
• 🗣️ He concluded by advising Mr. Forest to "Sell, baby, sell."