Julián Castro wants to know why there were no debate questions on immigration and climate change

Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro was not a fan of the final question asked during Tuesday night's debate.

Instead of ending with a question about an issue that affects Americans, the candidates were asked to describe their most surprising friendship, in reference to the recent Earth-shattering photo showing Ellen DeGeneres sitting next to former President George W. Bush at a football game. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) locked the Benghazi truther vote by saying she's close with former GOP Rep. Trey Gowdy, while entrepreneur Andrew Yang revealed that he has a special ability to turn President Trump-supporting truck drivers named Fred into members of the Yang Gang.

This irked Castro, who tweeted his annoyance before the debate was even over. "Three hours and no questions tonight about climate, housing, or immigration," he said. "Climate change is an existential threat. America has a housing crisis. Children are still in cages at our border. But you know, Ellen."

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