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The atmosphere leading into the hearing was electric, with protests quickly interrupting proceedings, likened to a bizarre episode of “Jerry Springer.” According to critic Scott Jennings, the committee exhibited a shocking level of unprofessionalism, which underscored the increasingly chaotic nature of modern political discourse. Jennings, a voice often regarded as a rational observer amidst the political fray, asserted that the hearing was more reminiscent of a sensational reality show than a serious governmental appointment.