a Gop Senator Told a Democrat To Lighten Up During a Confirmation Hearing. It Didn’t Go Well.

Sen. Pat Roberts’ attempt to break the ice at a hearing for President-elect Donald Trump ‘s pick to lead the Treasury backfired on Thursday. The Kansas senator opened the hearing by offering anti-anxiety drug valium to Sen. Ron Wyden , after he delivered a lengthy opening statement detailing the shady business history of Steven Mnuchin, Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury.

a Gop Senator Told a Democrat To Lighten Up During a Confirmation Hearing. It Didn’t Go Well.

Sen. Pat Roberts’ attempt to break the ice at a hearing for President-elect Donald Trump ‘s pick to lead the Treasury backfired on Thursday. The Kansas senator opened the hearing by offering anti-anxiety drug valium to Sen. Ron Wyden , after he delivered a lengthy opening statement detailing the shady business history of Steven Mnuchin, Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury.