Kennedy vs Witness: The Twitter Feud

In this video, we will show you the heated exchange between Senator John Kennedy and witness Saule Omarova, who is nominated to be the comptroller of the currency. We will explain why Senator Kennedy confronted Omarova about her “appalling” tweets that criticized the U.S. financial system and praised the Soviet Union. We will also show you how Senator Sheldon Whitehouse intervened and defended Omarova from Kennedy’s accusations. Finally, we will analyze the implications of this clash for Omarova’s confirmation and the future of the U.S. banking regulation. 00:00 - Introduction and overview of the video 00:25 - Senator Kennedy clashes with witness Omarova over her “appalling” tweets 01:10 - Omarova defends her tweets and explains her views on the U.S. financial system 02:15 - Senator Whitehouse intervenes and supports Omarova’s nomination 03:20 - Senator Kennedy accuses Omarova of lying and being unfit for the job 04:30 - Conclusion and call to action #KennedyVsWitness #TwitterF