Rodney Scott is sitting for a confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee

Senate Finance Committee Hearing to Consider Rodney Scott Name to become a commissioner Customs and Border Security We started with fireworks from the top Democrats on the panel.

Scott was condemned by Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden for a controversy involving a person who died in CBP custody in 2010. Criticism urged a letter from Homeland Security on Tuesday Secretary Christy Cole.

“The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner is like a point guard for everything the U.S. government does at our border,” Wyden said at the start of the hearing Wednesday.

“People who hold this job should have deep experience both in practice and in protecting our borders and in unconscious judgment. Today’s hearing is to determine whether Rodney Scott has that experience and determine the strength of his personality that is trusted in one of the most important jobs in the federal government,” he said.

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Democrats then delved into details of the detention and death of Anastacio Hernandez Rojas, who was allegedly beaten while in CBP custody in 2010, when Scott was the best official in his San Diego office.

Wyden argued that Scott’s office “recorded the only video copy” of the man’s death, and tampered with evidence by citing court documents.

He then referenced a letter he sent to the Norm for documents relating to the Rojas case.

That request spurred Noem to write a poignant response to Oregon Democrats, calling for a minority’s unfamiliar explanation of the suspected role of minority information in the 2010 investigation into the death of Anastasio Hernandez Rojas.

“This response aims to correct the records and make it clear that Scott is a dedicated and honorable civil servant,” she said.

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“Contrary to what your letter explains, Mr. Scott did not interfere with the investigation and did not take any steps to conceal the facts from investigators.”

“Scott’s 29 years of service with the US Border Patrol provides him with a hands-on experience overseeing one of the world’s largest and most important law enforcement agencies.

“President Trump justly prioritizes border guards and recognizes the need for effective leadership at CBP. Scott is very qualified for the job at hand, and the president has made the best choice to nominate him for this position.”

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Krapo, R-Idaho, later offered Scott the opportunity to deal with Wyden.

Scott said he was not involved in Rojas’ detention and he was not nearby when it happened.

Asked about the controversial subpoena in the case, he said it was to seek Rojas’ intelligence gathering and medical records since his death in federal custody.

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“It’s definitely not,” Scott replied later.

“Secretary… Noem responded to the request and cited official investigations and laws, and the ministerial work of Mr. Scott after his death – including approving a subpoena requesting medical records provided to the San Diego Police Department – was in line with his duties, laws and occupational standards,” Crapoe said, criticizing the allegations.