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When Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says outrageous things in committee hearings, California Rep. Robert Garcia, a Democrat, rebuts and holds her accountable at every turn. His first year in office has been marked by a dedication to calling out what he sees as extremism and lies from “MAGA Republicans,” mainly targeting figures like Greene, the noted transphobic firebrand who often spews anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry and absurd conspiracy theories.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) stormed out of a committee meeting on Tuesday as a Democratic lawmaker gave her a reminder about her own recent past during a hearing on crime in Washington, D.C. [...] “That was a lot,” Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) said when she was done, then pointed out what he found “ironic” about Greene talking about crime in Washington, D.C.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene abruptly walked out of a House committee hearing on Tuesday after being accused of hugging and high-fiving defendants in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. [...] Garcia, who was selected to speak following Greene's comments, slammed the congresswoman over her remarks, accusing her of "coddling" those arrested in the January 6 attack. "I want to remind the gentlelady that it was her that actually organized a trip to the D.C. jail to hug and high-five and sit with the insurrectionists that actually attacked our Capitol," he said. "So, if we're talking about the safety of D.C., and the Capitol, it is quite, I think, ironic." Midway through Garcia's comments, Greene stood up and walked out.

A fed-up Democratic Congressman slammed his GOP colleagues for caring more about loyalty to Donald Trump than about actual issues of national security. [...] “Well, when you say that you want to pollute, when immigrants are polluting this country, that to me and the blood of this country, that is absolutely reminiscent of things that Adolf Hitler said,” Garcia explained. “And, in fact, his imagery, the way he supports white nationalism, the way he supports white supremacy, and those kinds of comments are completely offensive to immigrants and hopefully to all Americans in this country.”

Congressman Garcia joins Alex Witt to discuss the the border policy and conflicts in Middle East.

Washington D.C. — Two Democrats on the House’s main investigative panel are calling for a government review of Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on senior military nominations last year and the impact it had on national security and service members. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the top Democrat on the Oversight and Accountability Committee, and Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., said the extent of the damage from the 10-month blockade is still unknown and warranted an examination by the watchdog Government Accountability Office.

I came to this country as a young child and became a citizen in my early twenties. Becoming an American was the greatest honor of my life and I am eternally grateful for all this country has provided for me and my family. I have experienced our immigration system firsthand and that is why I come to work in Washington D.C. every day to find real, common-sense solutions for the issues we are facing today. When I was growing up, I knew what a privilege it was to be in this country, and I have committed my life to giving back to the community that has led me to where I am today.

The GOP is complaining about the border "crisis" while blocking immigration reform. Meanwhile, many Republicans are ramping up anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of the election, and planning to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the border. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) and Matthew Dowd join Joy to discuss.