Oops: Senate Democrats Regret Voting For Some Trump Cabinet Nominees
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Summary

Senate Democrats who initially backed some of Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees now regret their votes, citing broken promises and controversial policies.

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) apologized for supporting Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins after the administration terminated over 1,000 VA employees, including those at the Veterans Crisis Line.

Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) regretted confirming Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem due to aggressive immigration policies.

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) expressed disappointment with Secretary of State Marco Rubio for actions undermining USAID.

  • Eugene V. Debs' Ghost@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    3·
    3 days ago

    And then every single one of them is called “Unamerican” “pipe dreamer” “commie socialist” or whatever moniker the DNC throws at someone with a conscience and morals.

    • Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works
      5·
      3 days ago

      So? They’ve done that shit to AOC and she still kept her seat.

      Do not comply in advance. You sound like a boxer refusing to fight because the other guy is going to try to hit him.

      Yes, of course the DNC will fucking fight back. What the fuck else would you expect? The hard fought victories are usually the only ones that matter.