'You're The Director!': Andy Biggs Mercilessly Grills ATF Director About Search Warrant Policies

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2 ай бұрын

At a House Judiciary Committee hearing last week, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) grilled ATF Director Steven Dettelbach on tactics during the execution of search warrants.
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@g.k.1669 2 ай бұрын

He and everyone involved in the murder of Malinowski belongs in prison.

@g.k.1669 2 ай бұрын

@@shanemouton7606 In Nuremberg during the trials the common excuse for the deaths of Jew, Gypsies and Poles was "I was just following orders".

@tacticalinsanity7375 2 ай бұрын

@@shanemouton7606 I've done this work. The agents/ cops on the ground offer ideas to command. Command then approves or disapproves. So your assessment is off a bit. Also, if its against policy, then command will approve or not. But 99% of the time the agents working the case and the entry team work together as to coming up with the plan to execute the warrants.

@JRay124 2 ай бұрын

@@shanemouton7606 Just following orders doesnt mean you arent a murderer, thats now how that works anywhere. If you know something is wrong, you dont do it. Simple.

@mattbrown9484 Ай бұрын

I dint think HE does unless proven he directed the agents to do what they did.

@DabNaggit Ай бұрын

@@shanemouton7606 bullshit

@kewlbeone5949 2 ай бұрын

This guy is a clown

@NoteSmoking Ай бұрын

He really is. I’ve watched about 100 of these videos and he’s simply uncooperative and filibustering to wade his way through this mess. This debacle happened with his oversight and he needs to be removed. He’s not here for the American people and the Constitution. He’s there as a lawyer, a prosecuting attorney to figure out how to prosecute as many gun owners as possible. I’m not a gun owner, but I find this government overreach despicable.

@bernardkoey4087 Ай бұрын

He lookes like one as well 😅😅😅😅😅@@NoteSmoking

@DabNaggit Ай бұрын

Every response implies that he sees his job as getting AS CLOSE to infringing on rights as possible, and blaming Congress for writing the NFA he claims allows him to. That's what it always comes back to.

@GuyIncognito-mw8mr Ай бұрын

A dangerous clown,don’t forget that……

@EvanG529 2 ай бұрын

"I don't want to publicly broadcast our tactics" Yeah that really inspires a lot of confidence...

@Freakyman403 2 ай бұрын

while i disagree with nearly everything he has said, that is the only thing i understand and only thing that makes sense, but i doubt he will even tell them in a closed door, why would you want criminals to know how to better prepare themselves in a raid.

@philquinton1629 2 ай бұрын

@@Freakyman403 he was SPECIFICALLY being asked about a SEARCH warrant, not an arrest warrant. They are two completely DIFFERENT things.

@Freakyman403 2 ай бұрын

@@philquinton1629 and your point is? i said i agree with not publicly declaring tactics used to effectuate a warrant. that had nothing to do with search and an arrest warrant, what they did is disgusting and they should of enacted the search warrant when the house was empty but they didn't.

@briansteele5049 Ай бұрын

They had the opportunity to but they wanted to kill the man @@Freakyman403

@whartonitec1041 Ай бұрын

Those two behind him should also go to jail.

@auspiciouscloud8786 2 ай бұрын

The ATF Director admitted they he doesn’t know anything about law enforcement! OMG and almost in the same breath he said that they have to keep the American public safe! Get him OUT!

@auspiciouscloud8786 2 ай бұрын

SO MUCH ARROGANT CONTEMPT AND DISRESPECT from the ATF Director! Doesn’t the ATF Director understand that we, the U.S. citizens, are watching him and we can easily see the malicious nature of his attitude! He obviously thinks he is in charge! Someone give this ATF Director his walking papers! 😡🤬🤬🤬

@Razgriz85 2 ай бұрын

You mean orange jumpsuit, chains, and a nice prison cell with a roommate named Bubba.

@AdderTude 2 ай бұрын

This is what happens when a lawyer and bureaucrat becomes in charge of a law enforcement agency. They play fast and loose with the rules, then shift blame and avoid accountability at all costs.

@shanemouton7606 2 ай бұрын

I agree although really what needs to happen is the individuals responsible for the policies set in place for this raid need to be exposed and justice served. This guy can leave sure, but he’s just going to be replaced by another attorney that follows direction from those to which real justice needs to be served… only with justice and accountability can we destroy the root cause of this operations objective to illegally remove a subject from this earth, to show that no one, not even these law enforcement or law makers, are above the law…

@demetri78 2 ай бұрын

We have become a nation of cowards. We the people will do nothing. We have become sheep. 😊

@auspiciouscloud8786 Ай бұрын

@@shanemouton7606 indeed, this is why they will do ANYTHING to keep Trump from returning to the White House….

@marycarlin1911 2 ай бұрын

Murderous ATF needs to be disbanded, and yes, they jam everything, but the gentleman wasn't criminal, and they committed murder. No more taxpayers' money for this murderous department

@bobperrine6193 2 ай бұрын

Defund the ATF. They're out of control, but then looking at their Director it's not surprising.

@richardcallihan9746 Ай бұрын

ATF turned off power to the house, taped over cameras, and then forcibly broke in. Then Said, Police. { Just What a Home Envader Would Do. }

@poppianejo3856 Ай бұрын

The, I can’t answer policy. Questions is ridiculous. I would hold him in content of Congress.

@gcHK47 2 ай бұрын

Cut the ATF budget!

@guitarlessonswith4480 2 ай бұрын

Lies, all Lies. A perfect example of why qualified immunity must be abolished.

@Steve-lx4wv 2 ай бұрын

The man is nothing but lies,,,, defend the atf

@stephen4763 2 ай бұрын

I have family in law enforcement. If qualified immunity is abolished-that can get officers killed and recruitment will drop. Suffice it to say that yes there are a few bad apples in police departments. They need to be weeded out. You don’t want to burden entire departments with abolishing qualified immunity wholesale. Understand, Officers are faced with life threatening situations every week whereas normal citizens are not. The 6 months or so of initial training is crucial - not at full pay either - but the experience factor they gain with years of service is even more important to keeping them safe. As far as the ATF and the other 3 letter agencies, there needs to be a serious adjustment in leadership and accountability. Hopefully that will happen in January 2025.

@shanemouton7606 2 ай бұрын

Spot on! Accountability snd justice for all no matter your position in cabinet, in office or on enforcement or otherwise should be 100% always upheld. No one is above the law, everyone should be held accountable.

@AdderTude 2 ай бұрын

@@stephen4763 The amount of times that courts still grant QI despite damning evidence they should lose it is all the _more_ reason it should be ended across the board. If that gets PDs across the country to hire better people to serve the public instead of egotistical bullies and wannabe tyrants, then so be it. In addition to that, the unions use the CBA to include shielding officers from punishment (i.e. no consequences when they break the law themselves). LackLuster showed an instance where a cop hit and killed a pedestrian and was laughing about it with his union rep (shown on his body cam footage). IIRC, he was never punished for it.

@stephen4763 2 ай бұрын

@@AdderTude Brah you can spout off “one off situations” all day long. You are not getting my point. Abolish QI and you won’t have anyone applying for the police much less “more qualified”. You act like entire departments act like Cowboys and that’s not the case. It’s obvious you have not been through any sim training where you have to pick out a bad guy amongst innocent citizens - lots of stress training. Educate yourself before making broad generalizations Cletus.

@324atleD 2 ай бұрын

ATF should be a convenience store, not a branch of the government.

@glencooper1091 2 ай бұрын

100%

@shanehamilton6708 2 ай бұрын

Yes! Yes! Yes!

@enforcerridley158 2 ай бұрын

That may be a good idea.

@davecaresforyou7606 2 ай бұрын

They are literally not a branch as the people created the branches! They are a group doing their own thing

@Pax_Plays Ай бұрын

Pretty much ran as a convenience store with a 1 star rating

@ProfessorFate 2 ай бұрын

While all these ATF congress sessions are interesting political theater, I think the citizens want to know when congress is actually going to do something about ATF.

@Joe-pz7cg Ай бұрын

Exactly! I doubt either side really will DO anything, this is a show to calm the masses on all sides.

@mlwester1 Ай бұрын

The short answer is NEVER. Congress puts on these circuses to make the public believe they are doing something... it's all just bad theater.

@richardkosoff711 2 ай бұрын

Basically, they want to be able to do whatever they want, however they want, without accountability. 🙄

@goosecouple 2 ай бұрын

"How will democracy protect the people when their government change into a tyrannical regime ???"

@auspiciouscloud8786 2 ай бұрын

EXACTLY! Trump 24! ❤

@sandramorning8901 2 ай бұрын

We are not a democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic. Nothing the government does is constitutional.

@francismarionswampfox3468 2 ай бұрын

It's probably a crime to answer that truthfully.

@auspiciouscloud8786 Ай бұрын

It already is…. where have you been???

@Lacey_Face 2 ай бұрын

This Dittleback guy & his ppl don't even know how to break down a Glock. They tried it on video and failed miseraby.

@benwoodhead6991 2 ай бұрын

Why would anybody want to do a search in the dark. Seems weird to me.

@Jona1han 2 ай бұрын

With the power out.... you're right

@user-kv2rq7sb2w 2 ай бұрын

He clearly feels he is answerable to no one.

@TLMSHS 2 ай бұрын

When are you guys going to DO ANYTHING to this guy?

@AdderTude 2 ай бұрын

When the Democrats lose control of the Senate.

@opforwarrior 2 ай бұрын

No accountability ; no authority

@eddiesuen3711 2 ай бұрын

The director of an armed federal law enforcement agency is a lawyer. He is a bureaucrat. He has zero experience of what his field agents does. Thats the problem with the ATF. Has he ever pick up a gun or ever fire one?

@curtisberg3028 2 ай бұрын

He holds guns at full arm’s length holding it like a used tissue he was just handed

@mezmerizer0266 Ай бұрын

He has, under oath, in congress, said he is not a firearm expert. His exact words.

@GuyIncognito-mw8mr Ай бұрын

It’s not a law enforcement agency,never was and never has been ever,it’s a tax agency and that’s it ……

@jerrywhitmire2123 2 ай бұрын

This guy needs to go to jail.

@4fuzzybear Ай бұрын

Minus one family member

@JamestheKilljoy 2 ай бұрын

What is the point of all this if no one ever answers a single question

@AdderTude 2 ай бұрын

At least it shows the public how incompetent they are.

@GuyIncognito-mw8mr Ай бұрын

It shows folks how a tribe member from gods chosen people can be gifted in the art of gab & babble and never answer a single question that the cattle puts to him

@Celedge84 2 ай бұрын

This guy (the director of the ATF) IS THE CRIMINAL, in this whole thing he hasn't answered a single question, and he won't.

@gailcarmack2954 2 ай бұрын

He can't!! He is willing in a private setting. I don't want him telling everyone how they accomplish to keep us safe. Why would they!!

@sandramorning8901 2 ай бұрын

@@gailcarmack2954they are going after gun owners and conservatives. That is not keeping us safe. They took ten vehicles and who knows how many agents to a home, cover their ring camera, shut off the electricity, knock the door down. The man thought they were burglars. Why didn't they go later in the day? Why did they cover the ring camera? Why did they shut off the electricity? We have terrorists coming through our borders. Why don't they go after them???

@adrumchapelbear2187 2 ай бұрын

😂😂. The truth dies in the dark. Keep playing the game simpleton. @@gailcarmack2954

@zytebac 2 ай бұрын

@@gailcarmack2954 Why not? Why can't the general public know what their policies are?

@trashgodzgarage3281 2 ай бұрын

@@gailcarmack2954You seriously believe that BS?

@herbhouston5378 2 ай бұрын

I've said this before... and I'll say it again; Quit "asking: these people to answer your questions! Start "demanding"... and if they don't answer, hold them in contempt... after all they are contemptuous!!!

@GuyIncognito-mw8mr Ай бұрын

He’s already perjured himself on two dozen times or does he think nobody is keeping count?

@Ruger185 26 күн бұрын

Amen!!!

@southbaychris 2 ай бұрын

How do you remove the Director once he’s deemed incompetent

@j.r.hornak460 2 ай бұрын

In a wheel chair lol

@V-gw8jt Ай бұрын

In a box

@RustyShacklefardd 2 ай бұрын

Abolish AFT

@perrybarrett3292 2 ай бұрын

Dettelbeck is wearing a bulletproof vest under his suit I wonder why?

@JimMcnevin 2 ай бұрын

THERE IS A TARGET ON HIS BACK , HIS FRONT, HIS SIDE , HIS HEAD I BET !!!

@auspiciouscloud8786 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Congressman Biggs, and thank you Forbes Breaking News! (Still wish Forbes Breaking News would make the white banner semi-transparent, so we can see the name placards!…. waiting, waiting, waiting.)

@tomschumacher5434 2 ай бұрын

This is wildly scary that this happened and that atf individuals involved are not behind bars yet. If this doesn’t scare you as a free American I don’t know what will.

@pascalouellette8516 2 ай бұрын

Wrongful death law suit ATF is going to pay for this huge in my opinion, Dettelbach should already be at least suspended...to prevent him from doing further harm...

@kevinbee7236 2 ай бұрын

You absolutely should publicly state the methods used, "we the people" are charged with reigning the tyranny in after all.

@Sleepeaze 2 ай бұрын

I’m a director but I don’t give any directions.

@gabe321 2 ай бұрын

I seriously doubt that anything is going happen to the ATF and the agents that were involved in this raid.

@wouterkellerman4458 2 ай бұрын

Why arent the guys that did the hit here?

@Halo3Matalix 2 ай бұрын

where does he live so i can cut the power and block the camera?

@Sooprazn 2 ай бұрын

"I just don't want to give a public blueprint for people tomorrow and the next day who are going to be facing law enforcement through the door to know how we're coming, and what we're doing" -Steven Dettelbach, ATF Director, when asked if it is common for the ATF to use jammers during the execution of a search warrant

@GuyIncognito-mw8mr Ай бұрын

He knows it isn’t,tgat was done to be in total control of the theme,but as with all criminals tge truth comes out and when it does it will get ugly,that’s not a threat but a fact and he knows it

@mustangdave67gta74 2 ай бұрын

Put accountability back into the law. At least what was removed about 10 years ago.

@danmeek928 Ай бұрын

They killed the man that Home was being broken into the power was off and he was defending his home and the ATF stepped up and killed him. The ATF need to go to jail that’s murder.

@teebers Ай бұрын

the fact that he treats every citizen that could be listening as a criminal already shows his mentality

@doc693 2 ай бұрын

Snake

@rickthompson7162 2 ай бұрын

Yes police go into dangerous situations, but it is far more dangerous to be a citizen that has not been charged with any crime to be sleeping and have the ATF raid his house. Let’s remember this was a search warrant not an arrest warrant. They could have executed the warrant when Malinowski was not at home, or maybe during the day. Instead he was treated like public enemy number one. Block all phone access,cut power, block the ring doorbell camera, bust down the door, then assassinate the homeowner. The situation became dangerous due to the tactics and an officer was shot . The atf needs to disbanded and every officer and all leadership arrested and imprisoned for the assassination of a US citizen who was not charged. He was only protecting his home from armed intruders. I’m not anti police but the ATF are not police , they are a terrorist organization .

@Penswordman 2 ай бұрын

This guy is a worm. Hence, the name Swamp to describe Washington DC. Swamps are writhing with worms.

@jorgemontoya8844 Ай бұрын

ATF needs to get disbanded. Period.

@davinxi5926 2 ай бұрын

The face of the sinoloa cartel spokesman

@leonhitchcox3675 Ай бұрын

Disband the ATF and turn their offices into shelters for homeless vets.

@lukeforbush8212 2 ай бұрын

This director is a traitor to this country

@belovedofthelord7355 Ай бұрын

He should RESIGN & surrender to be prosecuted & jailed!,

@MrFishyLips Ай бұрын

"When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty." -Thomas Jefferson

@derickmosbacker9513 2 ай бұрын

This guy just the scapegoat and he’s doing a damn good job

@9877joseph Ай бұрын

Smart. Glad someone else is thinking outside the box.

@coonass69 2 ай бұрын

ATF just murdered a CEO of a airport

@danielpalmer2818 2 ай бұрын

well it is time for the ATF to be bared from executing search warrants they can accompany local law enforcement or the FBI but they have shown a pattern of irresponsibility and overstepping there authority The ATF is a DANGER to the Public and to ATF employees

@smashingveto7778 Ай бұрын

Actions speak louder than words fellas. Stop talking and hold them accountable. Stop letting him evade the questions. ATF is an infringement on our rights and is null and void

@morethanamazed8210 Ай бұрын

Jail Dettlebach and disband the ATF.

@Darkforces817 2 ай бұрын

Lock his no answering butt up until he can answer.

@daverichard1909 Ай бұрын

Don't hold your breath, Rep Biggs, on getting any straight answers from Stevie Littledick.

@wernervanderwalt8541 2 ай бұрын

😂😂McLovin snd the Muppet Show are having their asses handed to them!😂😂

@billiebjr 2 ай бұрын

These are going to be a waste until Congress starts immediately calling in police and taking them directly to jail until he answers the questions. Furthermore, he has no business being Director if he doesn't have law experience or know the policies.

@chrishessey9733 2 ай бұрын

Where not dumb we know your tactics.

@annestrada1724 Ай бұрын

They just lowered the ATF's budget, but, since they didn't totally shut it down, Congress is just playing games.

@markcooper9063 2 ай бұрын

The ATF does this shit every few years ,seeing what they get away with how for they can go.

@emandejnozka1369 2 ай бұрын

Heinrich Himmler couldn’t answer any better.

@johneckert3225 Ай бұрын

Anytime they say what you just said back to you they're looking for an answer to lie.

@marknewmyer3011 Ай бұрын

What a messed up agency. This was totally unneccessary. They desperately need new leadership and a whole new approach.

@dillonhillier Ай бұрын

As a non-American, can someone explain if he can be, and if so why isnt, being held in contempt and charged for not answering questions?

@jrsxcase Ай бұрын

"how we're coming and what you're doing" is straight up illegal. Disband ATF immediately!

@Joe_P Ай бұрын

The fact they can conduct raids with zero body cams says everything we need to know

@gagemead27 Ай бұрын

He just called everyone watching this hearing criminals. Everyday, ordinary, American citizens, we're criminals. This guy is an absolute disgrace to humankind.

@user-ru1zo2lb3m Ай бұрын

Lots of people including children have lost thier lives to the AtF

@user-ki1ys5wz1q 2 ай бұрын

Wait till IRs come knocking 😂 Arne

@hardwood6927 Ай бұрын

This guy is everything that is wrong with law enforcement.

@footstoolx Ай бұрын

who put this clown in charged of ATF

@Silvereagledude Ай бұрын

Prison for this guy….Guantanamo Bay….why did they want this guy dead so badly???

@vladdracula2643 2 ай бұрын

This guy is allergic to yes/no answers, I can imagine him filibustering at his own wedding

@mfbrisson Ай бұрын

They murdered this man. They’ll never admit it and they’ll never be held accountable.

@thisisheaven2488 Ай бұрын

Fire the ATF Director. He's not morally fit to be in a position of power. Also, defund and shut down the ATF.

@tylerbuckner3750 Ай бұрын

“I’m not going to comment on tactics we use…” Translation: Yes.

@trevormccarthy9019 Ай бұрын

lol “we have to keep the public safe “. .why aren’t they on the border then.. this guy should be a comedian

@stephenmongoo5940 2 ай бұрын

Why arent the people who coordinated this Assassination being questioned ?

@BearPawSwipe Ай бұрын

This admin is filled with some of the most talented obfuscators and gaslighters we have ever seen.

@slypperyfox Ай бұрын

Right after the “ensure safety to the public” shoulda asked why they execute no knock arrests when wife and kids are in the house . . . And remind the director that American citizens demand and deserve answers to OVERSIGHT questions in OPEN session - NOT behind closed doors!🤬

@Popcorn_Time32 2 ай бұрын

I wonder if congress will ask atf about Karen Reed

@HerbertScott-sf1uq Ай бұрын

Do these people EVER answer a question?????????????

@drw3291945 Ай бұрын

EVs, Electric School Busses, Electric Bicycles, Electric Tanks and Drones.......and not even ONE ELECTRIC CHAIR !!!

@twominuteshate7885 Ай бұрын

Repeal the NFA and the GCA Disband the ATF

@syx3s Ай бұрын

just because someone has a pending search warrant doesn't mean they're a criminal.

@sandragaona8261 2 ай бұрын

How is an prosecutor never been a Police officer become head of the ATF agency!???

@12gimli3 Ай бұрын

You answer the questions congress asks you or you should be held in contempt! No backroom private convos. The public has a right to know!

@user-vr1zd9uc1b 2 ай бұрын

When are any of these people ever held accountable for their actions

@Tiffany-mu6br Ай бұрын

They all play dumb and throw the blame onto someone else so nobody is ever held accountable for anything this is ridiculous none of us could just live above the law and do as we please get caught play dumb and point the finger and someone, anyone!

@douglastaylor43 Ай бұрын

Fire him already. He has zero authority over his agency

@josephflora6472 Ай бұрын

He's obviously not going to give anyone a straight answer without incriminating the ATF

@kdw75 2 ай бұрын

Jamming signals is a federal crime. If the ATF is using jammers, then the FCC needs to charge them.

@michael-theaturner7983 2 ай бұрын

I swear....he needs to be handcuffed and escorted out to prison.

@moralobjection4836 Ай бұрын

"We don't want to tell the people anything" You swore an oath to us. ON YOUR LIFE!!!

@Zip_Silver Ай бұрын

What an embarrassing display of obfuscatorial misconduct

@paulparker4010 Ай бұрын

I find it interesting that the ATF violation of law yet won't answer questions about protocol and standards.

@HowardOchs-xk8xu 2 ай бұрын

I work for the government where is my check? My title is big match that with my compensation. Big title big bucks.

@TiffanyMcDaniel33 Ай бұрын

It’s strange how untouchable this guy feels he is. Perhaps they should get to the root of the issue here..🤷🏼‍♀️

@alecbarrett2248 Ай бұрын

What a waste of space. Only installed to be a politic officer. Commisar dettlebach.

@DavidThompson-cg6hh 2 ай бұрын

The ATF risk our lives more!

@bradbauman7594 2 ай бұрын

4:00 "in every case we do risk assesment ". So wouldn't it have been safer to serve the search warrent when he WASN'T home at a reasonable hour of the day? Did they think his wife posed more of a threat? Also, they met up 6 or 7 days prior to the actual action. That wasn't enough time to have body cams sent from a facility that had them in stock?