r/BlackPeopleofReddit 22h ago

Politics Ayanna Pressley doesn't need a co-signer while handling business on the Hill.

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u/shaunrundmc 22h ago

And she's doing this so soon after losing her husband, much respect

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u/function007 22h ago

The main author and architect of Project 2025, if chump actually is impeached and removed after the midterms he needs to be removed as well and tried....

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u/Hunkyboy440 22h ago

Not a chance he’ll be tried on any federal charges for what he has done. No chance at all.

You can thank Joe Biden for setting a dangerous precedent by issuing sweeping pre-emptive pardons to members of his family and his administration. By doing so, he gave Trump explicit permission to do the same for anyone who remains loyal or who has incriminating information on him.

Trump has said he’s going to “pardon everyone who came within 200 feet of the Oval Office.” That’s why his family members, his cabinet and the rest of his flying monkeys are acting like the law doesn’t apply to them - because they know it doesn’t.

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u/StraddleTheFence 21h ago

DJT was pardoning people who should not have been pardoned when he left office his first term; BEFORE Biden. This time DJT found he could enrich himself by doing so.

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u/Ocksu2 21h ago

Given Trump's constant disregard for propriety, I don't think it matters if Biden "gave him permission" or not. He is going to do what he wants until he is checked.

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u/NotOnTheEpsteinList 20h ago

You are so full of it. You KNOW that’s not true because Trump started handing out questionable pardons BEFORE he left office during his 1st term. Miss us with the…

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u/Alternative_Hotel649 21h ago

You can't honestly believe that Trump needed Biden's precedent to sign a single pardon. What did Biden do that gave Trump precedent for wrecking the White House? What did Biden do that gave Trump precedent for deploying federal troops to American cities? What did Biden to that gave Trump precedent to threaten our closest friend and ally with annexation? What did Biden that gave Trump precedent to blow up NATO?

Trump doesn't need anyone's "precedent" to do a single one of the fucked up shit he's done during this term, much less his previous one. Trump isn't signing pardons because Biden signed pardons, Trump is signing pardons because he expects to get some quid pro quo from the rich crooks he's letting free in unprecedented numbers, and he'd be doing that regardless of any action Biden did or did not take.

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u/StraddleTheFence 18h ago

ABSOLUTELY! Pardoned all the Jan 6 rioters…😡

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u/MoldDrivesMeNutz 8h ago

I see you are also a crook…

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u/ShibaLover227 9h ago

Biden did not give 'pre-emptive pardons'. Biden pardoned his son after his trial and after Trump won because he knew the incoming administration would not treat him fairly

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u/fuckyourcanoes 18h ago

She is a queen.

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u/irespondwithmyface 21h ago

Losing her husband? What?

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u/fuckyourcanoes 18h ago

A dead woman was found at her husband's home. She is continuing to do her job.

They have been separated for some time. This has nothing to do with her.

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u/HelloIAmKelly 17h ago

A rental property he owns. He doesn't live there. This probably doesn't have anything to do with him either.

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u/Blockhead1535 22h ago

“What about Obama care?”

What about all the children trump touched on that island?

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u/N0SF3RATU 22h ago

Medical debt should never have become a thing. Were so rich as a nation, but spend our money on wars. 

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u/EverydaySexyPhotog 21h ago

If we gave every citizen access to healthcare and education that was free at the point of service, we'd never be able to fill the military's ranks to wage those wars, and the owner class wouldn't have sufficient leverage to keep the working class in line.

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u/EnvironmentalBus9713 21h ago

That is probably the Epstein class's take but it's also an incredibly dumb take. If this country took better care of it's citizens through national programs, it would make it even more worth protecting. People will volunteer for the military knowing a safety net exists if they ever should need it. Other countries with social programs don't have a problem with military volunteers.

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u/EverydaySexyPhotog 21h ago

 but it's also an incredibly dumb take

Yeah, the rulers don't become rulers because they're the best and brightest of us all. They become rulers through a special combination of dumb luck and unrepentant evil.

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u/showyerbewbs 19h ago

The way I phrase it is this:

I take out the particulars. The reason money does or doesn't get spent on a program or a service or a bill is simply.....they don't want to.

It's a sobering thought. Of course people bring up scenarios and I remind them "They spent money on that because they wanted to". Period.

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u/Stoo-Pedassol 20h ago

Well if you have a better way to fund both sides of a conflict while simultaneously exploiting their resources for profit, I'd love to hear it

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u/Graphicnovelnick 22h ago

Ha! Hill shut up as soon as he realizes he can’t shut her up.

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u/calitoasted 19h ago

Hill was doing his job, it was the other dumb fucker who tried to take her time.

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u/EffYeahItsAlex 22h ago

Let’s fucking go.

“Why are you talking to me when I didn’t yield?!”

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u/TinaBelcher08 22h ago edited 22h ago

She was polite, stood her ground and said what she needed to say. Well done Ms. Pressley!
“What about Obama care?!”
So fuckin quick to bring that man up any and every opportunity they can. The obsession is wild!

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u/ShransSecretSanta 22h ago

"I didn't ask you to speak"

I want to be her.

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u/Obaddies 21h ago

Fr gave me chills

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u/MoThrowMoAway 22h ago

French Hill is such a pathetic little worm trying to shut her up

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u/LiquidSpin710 18h ago

For those of you who don't know who he is

He is the sole architect of Project 2025. He is the shadow president. He doesn't do public appearances and stays out of the lime light unlike Stephen Miller and the other cronies.

Americans focus on Trump but trump didn't create the strategy and undoing of most of America's institutions. He's way way too stupid. Nope, it's this guy. He is the shadow president.

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u/tipperary-man 22h ago

That is one impressive human being. As we say in Ireland 'bulagh bos' (round of applause)

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u/Slow_Bowler8285 22h ago

Both of them are thinking:

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u/showyerbewbs 19h ago

Number 1. She's a woman.

Number 2. She's black.

Number 3. She's bald ( and that suit looks F A B U L O U S )

Number 4. She's telling them to shut the fuck up.

She will live rent free in their heads longer than Obama.

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u/ltm23 22h ago

🤣🤣🤣

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u/TinaBelcher08 22h ago

Stoooooop😩🤣
And yall know it’s true!😒😂

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u/ladyevenstar-22 22h ago

I don't suffer fools tone 👌👏👏👏

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u/PricklyPear111 22h ago

ATE HIM TF UP

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u/Old-Ice4553 22h ago

Ayanna Pressley should be getting the attention that Jasmine Crockett is getting.

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u/RobinSophie 19h ago

There's room for both.

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u/Old-Ice4553 16h ago

There is, but the establishment has a preference.

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u/FlyingTurtleDog 20h ago

Not only a woman putting him in his place, but a black woman?

You know this dude was dying inside hahahahahaha

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u/Rent-Hungry 22h ago

"I did not ask you to speak" 🤣😂🤣

https://giphy.com/gifs/YYRkVlmqo11MA

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u/PillCallGirl23 22h ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/5CyJGORW8UrZe
Amen. ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

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u/Revolutionary_Test64 19h ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/l2YWxte7sJB2XuE8M
“I don’t remember asking you a god damn thing!!!”

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u/MikeyMooOhTwo 19h ago

I wish Russell Vought and all other Heritage Foundation scumbags nothing but pain and misery until their dying day.

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u/TryJezusNotMe 21h ago

“I didn’t ask you to speak!” Whew! That reminds me of the Kamala phrase “I’m Speaking” then the “please look at me?!” She is my hero!!!!

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u/False_Donkey_498 22h ago

That was awesome.

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u/michdap 22h ago

I love this woman!

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u/hairshirtdesert 20h ago

I love love LOVE especially that she is calling out Russell Vought. He has kind of flown under the radar and is responsible for so much destruction, regression, and sabotage and nobody has held him accountable. He's a traitor. Her confidence and intelligence and eloquence are so sorely needed in the US.

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u/Hypocrisydenied 19h ago

Black women are going to save us.

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u/jough22 18h ago

That man is only 50 years old. Dwayne Johnson is four years older than the empty husk sitting in that chair.

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u/piper_squeak 15h ago

Hate is bad for the complexion. And hairline. And overall appearance...

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u/positive_energy- 16h ago

I love her!!!! OMG!! She’s amazing.

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u/Organic_Berry_8732 20h ago

She’s a REAL patriot and takes no shit! My girl!
https://giphy.com/gifs/KkH4AdCYrK78IjKtmi

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u/scoobe 20h ago

She’s good 💙

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u/JasonSmithston 19h ago

Oooh I like her. Just facts and intelligence delivered perfectly.

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u/unTraditional_Fox419 19h ago

I applaud this woman, but what do these hearing actually achieve??? I’ve never seen anyone on the hot seat ever take accountability.

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u/liannelle 16h ago

I can't believe that this is a topic that is still debated on in the year of our Lord 2026.

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u/Strong-Magician2856 21h ago

“I didn’t ask you to speak.” DONT ARGUE WITH SOMEONE WHO ALREADY DECIDED THEY WON SHE IS A QUEEEEEN!!!

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u/Sad-Bunch-9937 21h ago

She is bad ass- I did not ask you to speak.

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u/Mother_Patience_6251 22h ago

Ooh!! Mrs. Pressley went in on that ass! And when the other tried to jump in she checked his ass too! Love it!!💪🏾👏🏾

But for real tho…when they saw she was on one why didn’t they just stfu? lol. You can tell they don’t know any black women at all!!

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u/Percyandbeausmama 21h ago

He's such a fucking ghoul and she wasn't having any of his toxic shit. I have much respect and appreciation for her!

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u/O-parker 17h ago

thank you Ms Pressley

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u/WeekEqual7072 16h ago

Queen!!! This is the moment! Get rid of those European shackles and be heard! Look at me please when I’m talking to you. This is our time!
https://giphy.com/gifs/X7nk5pj4OrRIOmZo4H

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u/turbofan7667 15h ago

Instant fan.

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u/MysticalRainbowKaci 22h ago

The WOMEN. ❤️‍🔥♀️Love to see them calling out #TrumpsCULTofcoCONspirators🗣🎙

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u/Ok_Face8380 22h ago

Go girl!!!

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u/GoodEnoughAstronomy 22h ago

I could listen to her do this all day

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u/bauer883 21h ago

Why would she yield so they could rebut and lie. She’s obviously not an idiot.

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u/orc_master_yunyun 21h ago

I love her. She is a monster in how she conducts business

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u/Strict_Ad4121 21h ago

♥️Ayanna

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u/Pleasant_Expert_1990 21h ago

This lady for President.

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u/PatientKing8398 20h ago

She’s showing us how it’s done.

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u/Next_Bus8929 12h ago

Damn! Does anyone else feel like a child being scolded for doing something bad?

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u/Appropriate_Cheek_13 7h ago

Wow! That was incredible.

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u/BreakImaginary1661 7h ago

I just can’t wrap my head around how anyone could hear the argument for overhauling our medical care system and not be supportive. Quite literally, the only reason not to be for it is because of hatred and prejudices.

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u/Affectionate_Art2545 6h ago

Thank you Ayanna Pressly

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u/Top_Television_6042 6h ago

Perfect example of how to behave as a woman with authority, autonomy, and a conscience. I wish we could have a president like this. Take no bs!

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u/CryptographerLow6772 5h ago

Cancer does actually affect the poor at a greater rate, and it does care what your zip code is, just ask folks in Iowa.

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u/f700es 5h ago

"I didn't ask you to speak!" Bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

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u/Legitimate_Alps5148 4h ago

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

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u/Connect-Trouble-1669 1h ago

Because of Reddit code on conduct and risk of banishment I can't say what I want to say about POS R.Vought

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u/Konica_guy 21h ago

I need to ask her for tips on shaving. 

I started shaving my head about 3 months ago and still can't get it that smooth. 

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u/starethruyou 21h ago

These are the real anti-Christs

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u/catharsisdusk 21h ago

My best friend had to declare Bankruptcy just because his appendix burst.

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u/GroundbreakingCook68 21h ago

Profit before morality that’s the American way .

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u/BumperW67 22h ago

She is a real hero! When are Americans going to wake up to what’s happening?

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u/URInMyFace 22h ago

When does the real civil war start?

We see the gangrene growing, are we just going to keep picking at the scabs?

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u/A4t1musD4ag0n 20h ago

She is really working that suit jacket.

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u/Financial_Ear2908 15h ago

I thought this was Ru Paul 💀