In a glaring display of incompetence, a nominee for a judicial position by President Joe Biden was left exposed during a Senate hearing. This incident underscores the troubling pattern of Biden’s administration nominating individuals who lack fundamental understanding on critical issues, further endangering American freedoms and the integrity of our judicial system.
The recent Senate hearing revealed the alarming ignorance of United States District Judge Nancy Maldonado, nominated for the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. When questioned by Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana, Maldonado’s inability to define “assault weapons” — despite having supported controversial bans on them — was astonishing.
From the Daily Caller:
“You said, ‘assault weapons may be banned because they’re extraordinarily dangerous and are not appropriate for legitimate self-defense purposes,’” Kennedy said. “Tell me what you meant by assault weapons.”“Just to clarify there, I was local counsel,” Maldonado said.
“Tell me what you meant by assault weapons,” Kennedy repeated.
“I am not a gun expert,” Maldonado responded.
“So you submitted a brief, an appellate brief, you signed it, and you don’t know and… you said abolish assault weapons, and you don’t know what you wanted them to abolish?” Kennedy asked.
“I was not responsible for researching the content,” Maldonado said.
This exchange is but one example in a series of Biden’s nominations that threaten to erode the foundations of our legal system with judges who align with radical leftist ideologies rather than constitutional principles. It’s an affront to every American citizen when nominees cannot grasp basic concepts yet are positioned to make decisions affecting our Second Amendment rights and more.
Maldonado admitted to signing off on legal documents challenging Americans’ fundamental rights under the Second Amendment without fully understanding their content. This admission came during discussions about her support for banning semiautomatic firearms — misleadingly labeled as “assault weapons” by gun control advocates despite their similarity in function to other legal firearms.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation reports over 24 million “modern sporting rifles,” including AR-15s, are currently owned in America. These rifles are often demonized by gun control activists based on their appearance rather than functionality. FBI statistics from 2022 reveal that rifles were involved in significantly fewer killings compared to knives or personal weapons like hands and feet, questioning the focus on these firearms instead of addressing broader issues of violence.
Biden’s preference for judicial nominees who cater to activist agendas over constitutional fidelity is unacceptable. The Senate must reject such nominees who demonstrate clear ignorance on pivotal matters affecting Americans’ rights and safety.
Key Takeaways:
- A Biden judicial nominee faced embarrassment after failing to answer basic questions regarding “assault weapons.”
- This nominee had previously endorsed legal actions leading to firearm bans without understanding key definitions.
- The incident highlights a concerning trend within Biden’s administration of nominating unqualified individuals for crucial positions.
Source: Daily Caller
Anyone Biden nominates is incompetent.