VIDEO: Anti-ICE sheriff humiliated by Republican's simple question during hearing about Iryna Zarutska's murder

A North Carolina state probe into the horrific murder of Iryna Zarutska led to a stunning video displaying the ignorance of an embattled sheriff.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden was being questioned by Republican state Rep. Allen Chesser when he appeared confused about which branch of the government he serves. He also couldn't answer how many branches of government there are.

'This was not where I was anticipating getting stuck. ... For the sake of debate, I will move on.'

Chesser was trying to establish some common points in his questioning when he asked McFadden to name the branch his job is associated with.

"What branch of government do you operate under?" Chesser asked.

"Mecklenburg County," McFadden replied.

"What branch of government do you operate under, Sheriff?" Chesser asked again.

"Constitution of the United States," the sheriff responded.

"Correct, that is what establishes the branches of government. I'm asking which branch you fall under," Chesser asked a third time.

"Mecklenburg County, duly sworn Mecklenburg County sheriff. We answer to the people of Mecklenburg County," McFadden responded.

"This was not where I was anticipating getting stuck. Are you aware of how many branches of government there are?" Chesser asked.

"No," the sheriff admitted.

"OK. For the sake of debate, I will move on and say there are three branches of government: legislative, executive, judicial. Of those three, which do you believe you fall under?" Chesser asked a fourth time.

"I believe I fall under the last one," McFadden said.

'Would you say it to me?" Chesser asked.

"Judicial," he replied.

"OK. You are incorrect, sir. You fall under the executive," Chesser responded.

The sheriff previously criticized the Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations of the Trump administration.

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The sheriff was "eviscerated" at the hearing, according to a description by Axios. Lawmakers criticized him for refusing to take responsibility for failures that included numerous deaths at county jails and accusations of incompetence, misconduct, and abuse.

Chesser posted video of the interaction about the three branches of government to his account.

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