Sheriff Garry McFadden of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office doesn’t know what branch of the government he works for.
Additionally: A court petition filed in January 2026 by a North Carolina state representative and former employees of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office accuses Sheriff Garry McFadden of ordering on-duty deputies to drive visiting officials to bars and strip clubs.
The fact he doesn’t know how many branches of government there are, is very sad.
Driftwood84wb on
Merica.
KingOfThe_Jelly_Fish on
So he is a 4 star sheriff?
Trunks252 on
This is how the future is going to be. No one knows anything. Everyone just asks AI what to think or how to feel. Kids are already struggling to read at alarming levels, because they can just talk to the chat bots.
scottyjrules on
His reaction after the sheriff says he doesn’t know how many branches of government there are is everything
RunPivotRoll on
Michael Scott level of awkward, without the endeering qualities.
onlyhere4loveisland on
They re elected him even after this
it-was-justathought on
The ‘Constitutional Sheriffs’ actually claim that they operate outside of the branches of government and only answer to the Constitution (and what they need to do be elected into office). It’s a dangerous trend. There actually is little to hold them accountable (other than by those who elect them- however once in office…)
HairlessHoudini on
That’s really fucking sad
Basic_Archer_9003 on
He has 4 stars!!!
Fluid-Opportunity-17 on
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that while I do know the three branches of gov’t, I’d never really considered which branch law enforcement fell under. I might have said judicial as well. I guess I’m fucking dumb.
leviathab13186 on
Someone didnt watch School House Rock as a kid
Historical-Ad3760 on
🤣. I used to be a public defender in Meck. And I’m from Charlotte. I know this man. My parents know this man. This checks out so hard!
And he just got reelected
SpaceCowboy734 on
You can see the attorney’s soul leave his body as he struggles not to laugh.
turtlegir on
Ooph…. Someone failed Politics in Government and Economics class. That’s what it was called at our school P. I. G and Econ
Son_of_Atreus on
America is like the world’s Jester just making a fool out of themselves for the audience’s embarrassed delight.
Except this jester carries a machete and randomly stabs people in the audience before taking a pratfall to be met with laughter and shock in equal measure.
PeggyDeadlegs on
I’m not American, I’ve never been to America. I know how many branches of government you have. The fact that an elected official doesn’t know this surprisingly isn’t as shocking as it should be
drethnudrib on
His jacket screams that he doesn’t know or care what branch of government he belongs to, nor which rank he holds within it, as long as it makes him look cooler than the dude questioning him.
aeolus811tw on
most american would fail the citizenship test if they need to take it
The_BSharps on
Knowing things is woke.
YetiGuy on
The guy behind shaking his head in agreement when he says Judicial is also clueless. I’m sure he is also another responsible official.
BobsBurgersJoint on
So, someone help me out here:
A state employee is being asked under which *federal* branch of government he falls under?
He… doesn’t? Federal branches of government govern their employees (or, lol. They used to) and states fall under their own.
Now, yes, most states have executive, judicial, and legislative as well, but everything about this post and video makes it seem like he’s being asked about which *federal* branch he serves under. Which, again, he is a state employee.
Unless I am severely missing something here.
Vacation_Glad on
Another non-American here. What does it mean if a local official is under the executive branch? Does it mean he is under control of the mayor or equivalent? The Governor?
commissarcainrecaff on
Why’s the Sherriff dressed like the Generallismo of a third world dictatorship?
Oh. Right. Sorry. Carry on.
UnionPacifik on
The number of comments here confidently announcing they don’t know either or that the three branches of government only applies to the federal government or that sheriffs report to “the constitution” is really alarming.
If the people don’t have a basic knowledge of the rules, then they themselves are being ruled.
Here is an easy way to remember this:
Legislative- Makes the law
Judicial- Interprets the law
Executive- Executes the law
By breaking these three functions up into separate domains, we avoid tyranny because no branch can operate without the other. A lot of what’s happening right now in this country is that executive branch leaders are taking on the rights and responsibilities of the other two branches. This is why you see MAGAts screaming about “unelected judges” and progressives yelling at their reps to get a backbone.
Shock_a_Maul on
Dutchman here. Just wondering if that sheriff outfit is standard or megalomaniac
Confidentvelvet on
watching hearings like this always gives me secondhand stress because someone asks the most basic question and you can literally see the buffering wheel spinning behind their eyes… it’s like when a teacher suddenly calls on you and your brain just exits the chat 😭
SoonToBeBanned24 on
This is a direct result of the Republicans cutting education funding for the last 40 years!
_Bon_Vivant_ on
People applying for citizenship to the US must know this. Maybe we should think about deporting folks who don’t know this.
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The fact he doesn’t know how many branches of government there are, is very sad.
Merica.
So he is a 4 star sheriff?
This is how the future is going to be. No one knows anything. Everyone just asks AI what to think or how to feel. Kids are already struggling to read at alarming levels, because they can just talk to the chat bots.
His reaction after the sheriff says he doesn’t know how many branches of government there are is everything
Michael Scott level of awkward, without the endeering qualities.
They re elected him even after this
The ‘Constitutional Sheriffs’ actually claim that they operate outside of the branches of government and only answer to the Constitution (and what they need to do be elected into office). It’s a dangerous trend. There actually is little to hold them accountable (other than by those who elect them- however once in office…)
That’s really fucking sad
He has 4 stars!!!
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that while I do know the three branches of gov’t, I’d never really considered which branch law enforcement fell under. I might have said judicial as well. I guess I’m fucking dumb.
Someone didnt watch School House Rock as a kid
🤣. I used to be a public defender in Meck. And I’m from Charlotte. I know this man. My parents know this man. This checks out so hard!
And he just got reelected
You can see the attorney’s soul leave his body as he struggles not to laugh.
Ooph…. Someone failed Politics in Government and Economics class. That’s what it was called at our school P. I. G and Econ
America is like the world’s Jester just making a fool out of themselves for the audience’s embarrassed delight.
Except this jester carries a machete and randomly stabs people in the audience before taking a pratfall to be met with laughter and shock in equal measure.
I’m not American, I’ve never been to America. I know how many branches of government you have. The fact that an elected official doesn’t know this surprisingly isn’t as shocking as it should be
His jacket screams that he doesn’t know or care what branch of government he belongs to, nor which rank he holds within it, as long as it makes him look cooler than the dude questioning him.
most american would fail the citizenship test if they need to take it
Knowing things is woke.
The guy behind shaking his head in agreement when he says Judicial is also clueless. I’m sure he is also another responsible official.
So, someone help me out here:
A state employee is being asked under which *federal* branch of government he falls under?
He… doesn’t? Federal branches of government govern their employees (or, lol. They used to) and states fall under their own.
Now, yes, most states have executive, judicial, and legislative as well, but everything about this post and video makes it seem like he’s being asked about which *federal* branch he serves under. Which, again, he is a state employee.
Unless I am severely missing something here.
Another non-American here. What does it mean if a local official is under the executive branch? Does it mean he is under control of the mayor or equivalent? The Governor?
Why’s the Sherriff dressed like the Generallismo of a third world dictatorship?
Oh. Right. Sorry. Carry on.
The number of comments here confidently announcing they don’t know either or that the three branches of government only applies to the federal government or that sheriffs report to “the constitution” is really alarming.
If the people don’t have a basic knowledge of the rules, then they themselves are being ruled.
Here is an easy way to remember this:
Legislative- Makes the law
Judicial- Interprets the law
Executive- Executes the law
By breaking these three functions up into separate domains, we avoid tyranny because no branch can operate without the other. A lot of what’s happening right now in this country is that executive branch leaders are taking on the rights and responsibilities of the other two branches. This is why you see MAGAts screaming about “unelected judges” and progressives yelling at their reps to get a backbone.
Dutchman here. Just wondering if that sheriff outfit is standard or megalomaniac
watching hearings like this always gives me secondhand stress because someone asks the most basic question and you can literally see the buffering wheel spinning behind their eyes… it’s like when a teacher suddenly calls on you and your brain just exits the chat 😭
This is a direct result of the Republicans cutting education funding for the last 40 years!
People applying for citizenship to the US must know this. Maybe we should think about deporting folks who don’t know this.