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.

  • WamGams@lemmy.ca
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    18
    ·
    2 days ago

    Anybody in congress who doesn’t align with Sanders and AOC as the heads of our party, and more importantly, our movement, needs to be voted out.

    The Pelosi and Schumer wing of the of the party have got to go. There is no more working with them. They are worse than MAGA and they have stabbed us in the back the last time.