LEMON DROP | Rep. Robert Garcia on Trump, Zohran, & the House Oversight Committee

The Don Lemon Show

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3.8 • 659 Ratings

🗓️ 27 June 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Don Lemon sits down with Congressman Robert Garcia, newly elected Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee. They dive into Garcia’s bold plans to push back on Trump-era policies, hold the line on democracy, and steer the Democratic Party forward. Plus, they break down that painfully awkward Pete Hegseth press conference because someone has to talk about it. If you're wondering who's ready to fight back in Congress, this conversation is one to watch. This episode is brought to you by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Go to FFRF.US/Freedom or text DON to 511 511 and become a member today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.1	Deas and Cs Apply. Congressman Garcia, you're a busy man. How you doing?
0:46.7	I'm doing good. Obviously, a lot of changes, but I'm really excited about the future and certainly about getting forward and moving on oversight.
0:54.0	So we're
0:54.5	pretty pumped up. Yeah, he's doing well. He said he's doing good because he's excited. Let me tell you
0:58.5	why, because he is, you just chosen by your colleagues to serve as a ranking member of the House
1:05.0	Oversight Committee. A huge honor and responsibility. How do you feel about the, how did you, and how did
1:10.6	you secure this post? Yeah, I mean, obviously, the, how did you, and how did you secure this post?
1:12.6	Yeah, I mean, obviously, look, coming to Congress, oversight and that committee was my top choice.
1:17.0	It's where I wanted to do my congressional career. I believe in the power of investigations.
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