Townhall's Katie Pavlich on Attorney General Holder's Fast and Furious Testimony

Published on February 3, 2012
Duration: 15:12

This video discusses Attorney General Eric Holder's testimony regarding the Fast and Furious operation. It highlights criticisms of Holder's statements, the Department of Justice's alleged lack of cooperation with congressional investigations, and the perceived political motivations behind the operation and subsequent discussions on gun control. The analysis suggests a pattern of obfuscation and a potential push for gun control measures using the fallout from the operation.

Quick Summary

Attorney General Eric Holder faced criticism for inconsistent testimony and alleged DOJ obstruction regarding Operation Fast and Furious. Key issues included withheld documents, evidence suggesting high-level knowledge of the operation, and accusations that the incident was used to promote a gun control agenda.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Katie Pavlich on Holder's Testimony
  2. 00:12Criticism of Holder's Statements and DOJ Cooperation
  3. 00:50Lack of New Information and Hijacked Hearing
  4. 01:24DOJ Stonewalling and Document Requests
  5. 01:50House Democrat Report and Exoneration Claims
  6. 02:21Rogue Agent Argument Rehashed
  7. 02:41Whistleblower John Dodson's Testimony
  8. 03:11High-Level Officials' Knowledge of Tactics
  9. 03:50Email Exchange Between Burke and Wilkinson
  10. 04:30Holder's Spin on Email Evidence
  11. 04:44Holder's Confusion on 'Wide Receiver' vs. Fast and Furious
  12. 05:08Wilkinson's Email and Holder's Defense
  13. 05:25Holder's Evolving Timeline of Awareness
  14. 05:57Implications of Deputy Chief of Staff's Silence
  15. 06:18Obama Administration's Position on DOJ Curiosity
  16. 06:46Incompetence of Holder and the DOJ
  17. 06:59Exchange with Representative Labrador
  18. 07:32Gibson Guitar Analogy for DOJ Knowledge
  19. 08:05Fast and Furious and Gun Control Agenda
  20. 09:03Partisan Divide on the Oversight Committee
  21. 09:30Deaths of Agents as Not 'Fishing Expeditions'
  22. 09:52Unasked Question: Impact of Long Gun Reporting
  23. 10:12Gun Control Argument and Reporting Measures
  24. 10:35Lawsuit Against New Reporting Requirements
  25. 10:40Holder's Inaccuracy on Handgun Reporting
  26. 11:17End-Run Around Congress for Reporting Requirements
  27. 11:26Arrogance and Hubris Displayed by Holder
  28. 11:50Impatience and Burden of Testimony
  29. 12:05Consequences of Not Coming Clean Early
  30. 12:32Holder's Responsibility to Read Memos and Emails
  31. 13:06Body Language of DOJ Team
  32. 13:26Rod Rosenstein's Discomfort and False Letter
  33. 14:15Nervousness of Other DOJ Officials
  34. 14:55Conclusion and Future Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main criticisms of Attorney General Eric Holder's testimony regarding Operation Fast and Furious?

Critics argued Holder's testimony was inconsistent with previous statements, lacked transparency, and that the Department of Justice (DOJ) was not fully cooperating with congressional investigations by withholding numerous documents.

How did the DOJ allegedly obstruct the Fast and Furious investigation?

The DOJ is accused of stonewalling by failing to turn over a significant number of requested documents (74,000 outstanding) to the House Oversight Committee, hindering their ability to fully investigate the operation.

What evidence suggests high-level knowledge of Fast and Furious tactics within the DOJ?

An email exchange between Dennis Burke and Monty Wilkinson, a top aide to Eric Holder, indicated awareness of the operation on the day Agent Brian Terry was murdered, contradicting claims of limited knowledge.

Was Operation Fast and Furious used to push a gun control agenda?

Some analysts suggest the operation and its fallout were used to advance gun control. During the hearing, Democrats questioned Holder about restoring the assault weapons ban, linking the operation to the push for new gun laws.

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