Senator Hirono Questions Nominee on Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theories and Retribution

Nominee's Past Conduct and Views

• 🎯 Senator Hirono questions the nominee, Mr. Lamar, regarding his removal from active duty for spreading partisan conspiracy theories while in uniform.
• ⚠️ Concerns are raised about his divisive views on race, equality, and LGBTQ+ rights, and his talk of seeking retribution against perceived wrongdoers.

January 6th Capitol Attack

• ⚡ Hirono directly asks if the nominee believes the January 6th attack was a "government false flag operation".
• 💬 The nominee states he believes undercover government agents were present but denies using the exact phrasing attributed to him.
• ❓ He also denies calling the January 6th attack a "hoax".

Potential Retaliation Against Military Members

• ⚖️ Senator Hirono inquires if the nominee plans to take retaliation against specific military members (General Whiting, Major General Pepper, Colonel Fran) for perceived slights.
• 🚫 The nominee states he is focused on moving forward and holding people accountable for their obedience, but avoids a direct yes/no answer on recusal.
• ❓ When asked if he would recuse himself from actions involving these individuals if confirmed, he committed to treating all people fairly according to the law, which the Senator found unreassuring.