Republicans cite cost-of-living concerns despite opposing resolution
1 Sep 24 3:07 PM · 5d ago · 4 articles · 1 post · 2 sources · development 1 of 1
Some Senate Republicans, facing electoral pressure from high fuel prices (diesel near $6 per gallon), acknowledge public confusion and discontent about the war but still oppose the resolution. Sen. Josh Hawley says focus should be on cost-of-living issues while maintaining the president has authority to conduct military action. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries responds that Republicans are only now distancing themselves from Trump's economic record.
“My own view is that the focus right now needs to be on attacking the cost of living issues”
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.)
Donald Trump U.S. President
Rand Paul Senator (R-Kentucky)
John Fetterman Senator (D-Pennsylvania)
Hakeem Jeffries House Democratic Leader
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first by Independent UK, 5d ago · also Baltimore Sun, ZeroHedge, Jerusalem Post
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