Sen. Kennedy’s Biblical Roast of Fact-Checkers Leaves Everyone Laughing [WATCH]

During a confirmation hearing for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) nominee Russell Vought, Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) delivered a pointed critique of federal spending under the Biden-Harris administration, coupled with his signature wit and humor.

The hearing, held in Washington, D.C., highlighted concerns about reckless government expenditures and systemic inefficiencies, including the staggering amount of taxpayer dollars lost to fraud.

Kennedy opened by addressing the substantial increase in federal spending in recent years.

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“I used to read your suggestions during President Trump’s first term, many of which Congress ignored. We shouldn’t have,” Kennedy said.

“I am delighted that the President picked you. I have read that since 2019, the population of America has increased 2%, and our spending has increased 55% under President Biden.”

One of Kennedy’s key points of criticism centered on wasteful government spending, particularly in the form of stimulus checks sent to deceased individuals.

He highlighted that, in fiscal year 2023 alone, $1.3 billion in checks were issued to dead Americans—a glaring example of systemic inefficiencies within federal programs.

“I hope you’ll start with the low-hanging fruit. There’s a lot. When we sent out stimulus checks to save our economy, $1.6 billion went to dead people, and the checks were cashed, obviously a fraud,” Kennedy said.

He further elaborated on how the government tracks deceased individuals, explaining that names are sent to the Social Security Administration and added to a “master file.”

Despite efforts by Kennedy and Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) to implement reforms aimed at preventing such fraudulent payments, the changes have faced significant resistance.

The resulting compromise led to a trial period for the proposed reforms, which will not conclude until 2026.

Kennedy pressed Vought on whether he would support making the program permanent to prevent payments to deceased individuals. Vought responded affirmatively, saying, “Yes, Senator.”

Kennedy closed his remarks with a humorous yet pointed biblical reference, drawing parallels between Vought’s potential challenges in addressing government inefficiencies and the story of Noah.

“You’re going to be called crazy. They also called Noah crazy. Then the rains came, and all the fact-checkers died,” Kennedy quipped, prompting laughter from those in attendance.

SEN. JOHN KENNEDY: “You’re going to be challenging the status quo. You’re going to be called crazy. Many people also called Noah crazy. And then the rains came, and all the fact checkers died.” pic.twitter.com/vPWwGTUJK0

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The hearing served as a platform for broader discussions on the growth of federal spending under the Biden-Harris administration.

As the OMB nominee, Vought would play a key role in addressing these concerns, should he be confirmed.

The confirmation hearing provided a glimpse into the challenges and expectations he would face in overseeing the federal budget and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent effectively.

Kennedy’s sharp critique and memorable one-liners reflect the ongoing debate over fiscal responsibility in Washington, as conservatives continue to push for reforms to curb waste and inefficiency in federal spending.

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