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.

  • TheFogan@programming.dev
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    2 days ago

    I mean republicans I get. They don’t want to appear disloyal to trump, and elon’s threatening to oppose them. Democrats… what the hell is wrong with you guys… you already know trump finds you an enemy… why the hell make it easier

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        The USA is a corporate dictatorship masquerading as a democracy — in plain sight, as clear as day — and liberals are still debating why the 90% corporate owned D’s are ineffectual at stopping the 100% corporate owned R’s from implementing a totalitarian fascist regime.

        It’d be fucking comically hilarious if I knew it wouldn’t result in civil and global wars, mass murder, climate and ecological collapse, etc, etc.

    • Ledericas@lemm.ee
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      they are probably dinos, and figured they may benefit financially from his policy some how?