Democrats keep falling on their faces. It’s the only thing they do well at this point.
And this Leftist congresswoman completely humiliates herself during a tense hearing with this Trump admin official.
Congressional Hearing Ignites Debate Over Gender and Trade Policy
A routine House Ways and Means Committee hearing veered into controversy on Wednesday when Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) accused Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of interrupting her due to her gender, drawing groans and murmurs from the audience.
The moment unfolded during a five-minute questioning period, as Sanchez pressed Bessent on the economic fallout from tariffs introduced under President Trump’s administration. “Prices are rising on many everyday goods,” Sanchez stated, pointing to higher costs for clothing, canned food, toys, and tools used around the house.
She claimed, “On average, Trump’s tariffs are estimated to cost households $3,000 more for the same goods than they would have last year,” though she sidestepped questions about the data’s origin.
As Bessent tried to respond, Sanchez sharply interjected: “Please don’t interrupt me… I know I’m a woman, but please try to limit yourself to answering my questions.” The comment sparked an immediate reaction in the room, with one attendee muttering, “Oh, come on.” Unfazed, Sanchez doubled down: “No, I’m sorry, but we get talked over all the time, and I don’t want that to happen at this hearing.”
Rep. Sanchez: Prices are rising.
Sec. Bessent: No they're not.
Rep. Sanchez: Don't talk over me. I know I'm a woman.pic.twitter.com/rt35tGFthS
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) June 11, 2025
Bessent stayed focused on policy, sidestepping the gender accusation. He countered Sanchez’s claims about tariff-driven price hikes and China’s trade practices, saying, “That’s incorrect,” and adding, “They met their agreements under President Trump in 2020, and President Biden did not enforce them.”
Sanchez maintained that American consumers are bearing the brunt of the tariffs and criticized recent U.S.–China trade talks as hasty and opaque. “A poorly negotiated trade deal with China is probably not worth the paper that it is written on,” she remarked, expressing concern over Trump’s claim that a deal was finalized after just two days of negotiations in London.
Bessent defended the agreement as a starting point, noting, “The deal struck was for a specific goal, and it will be a much longer process.” He emphasized China’s unreliability as a trade partner.
Chairman Adrian Smith (R-NE) stepped in multiple times to maintain order, reminding participants to respect time limits and decorum. The clash reverberated online, with the White House’s rapid response account labeling Sanchez’s remarks “shameful” on social media, amplifying the debate.
The exchange highlighted deep divides over trade policy and added a layer of personal tension to an already charged discussion.
For many observers, Sanchez’s decision to frame the interruption as a gender issue epitomized a recurring strategy among some Democrats: casting themselves as victims to deflect from policy disagreements. This approach, critics argue, has contributed to the Democratic Party’s struggles with public perception.
By frequently emphasizing grievances—whether tied to gender, race, or other identities—Democrats risk alienating voters who prioritize substantive solutions over narratives of oppression. Polls are constantly showing a declining approval rating for the Democrat Party.
Moments like Sanchez’s outburst feed into a perception that the party leans on identity politics to dodge tough policy debates, a tactic that resonates poorly with swing voters and independents.
This victimhood narrative often times leaves Democrats vulnerable to accusations of divisiveness.
When figures like Sanchez pivot to personal slights in high-stakes settings, it reinforces a stereotype that the party is more focused on moral posturing than addressing economic concerns like inflation or trade.
As the 2026 midterms loom, this pattern could further erode the party’s appeal, particularly among working-class and moderate voters who feel disconnected from such rhetoric.
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