According to RedState, Goldman used a House Judiciary Committee hearing on “The Continuing Tragedy of Sanctuary Laws” not to grapple with the deadly consequences of sanctuary policies, but to launch a character assault on Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar. The hearing, attended by Angel Families—Americans whose loved ones were killed by illegal aliens—was meant to examine how sanctuary laws undermine public safety and justice for victims, yet Goldman appeared more interested in scoring cheap political points than in honoring the grief and sacrifice of those families.
Goldman, already notorious for his condescension and his habit of treating crime victims’ families with open disdain, seemed determined to outdo his prior performances. He zeroed in on a 2015 sexual encounter Akshar had with the mother of a murder victim, a matter for which the sheriff was never charged with any wrongdoing and which bore no legitimate connection to the policy questions before the committee.
KIMBERLY GUILFOYLE RESIGNED BUT THE ALLEGATIONS DON'T END THERE
September 16, 2026
To the astonishment of many in the room, Goldman framed his line of questioning as if he were exposing some grand hypocrisy. He first asked Akshar whether he “work[ed] every day to protect victims and their families,” and when the sheriff answered yes, Goldman pounced, dragging the decade-old personal matter into the record as though it were a “smoking gun.” The move backfired immediately, with Akshar responding in visible disgust.
THE SUPREME COURT WILL DECIDE IF A NIGERIAN TERROR GROUP’S COOK GETS ASYLUM
“Dan Goldman exposed as a ‘DEGENERATE’ in a House Judiciary hearing for smearing a Sanctuary City Sheriff right in front of Angel Families,” one account of the exchange noted, capturing the outrage felt by many observers. Akshar himself fired back, declaring, “Only a degenerate politician like you would bring that up,” and adding, “I’m sorry to the Angel Families that are here that you have to listen to Mr. Goldman to Governor Hochul’s bidding.”
TALARICO HOPES A NEW PAXTON STORY WILL BURY HIS 13-DAY DISAPPEARANCE
The sheriff repeatedly underscored what he saw as the political nature of the attack, remarking more than once that “Governor Hochul would be proud of you.” His point was clear: rather than defend New Yorkers from the consequences of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s sanctuary policies, Goldman chose to shield those policies by attempting to discredit a law enforcement officer who dared to question them.
EL-SAYED'S CAMPAIGN IS NOW RESPONDING TO HIS SISTER’S POSTS —BRACE FOR IT!
Committee Chairman Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) intervened to restore some measure of dignity to the proceedings. Addressing Akshar directly, he stated, “Sheriff Akshar, I want to apologize on behalf of the committee for that obvious smear attempt. I can say that the gentleman from New York has now lived down to all of my expectations.”
ELIZABETH WARREN IS BACK TO REVIVE ‘ELECTION INTERFERENCE’ CLAIMS WEEKS BEFORE VOTE
The episode highlighted a broader divide in Washington over immigration and public safety. While conservatives argue that sanctuary laws endanger citizens and disrespect the rule of law, progressives like Goldman appear more intent on silencing critics than on confronting the real human cost borne by Angel Families.
SIX FLAGS SHUTS DOWN CALIFORNIA GOLIATH AFTER MAN IS THROWN FROM TWIN COASTER IN GEORGIA
What Goldman hoped to prove remains unclear. By dredging up a personal matter from more than a decade ago—one unrelated to the sheriff’s current duties and never adjudicated as a crime—he did nothing to refute the core concern: that sanctuary policies protect illegal aliens at the expense of American lives.
SHUT DOWN SANCTUARY POLICIES ACT ADVANCES AFTER DEADLY CASES—AND PUTS BLUE STATES ON NOTICE
For many on the right, the hearing served as a stark reminder of how far some Democrats will go to defend failed policies and attack those who challenge them. Thankfully for voters who value law and order, Goldman was “crushed in his primary in June” and will be leaving Congress in January 2027, forced to take what one critic called his “woeful act” elsewhere. Doubtless, as the original commentary acidly observed, “MS NOW will call in the new year. He’s just despicable enough for that crowd.”
