On the one hand, this "I'm powerless!" answer from multiple congressional Republicans is pure garbage.
On the other hand, it's sure not "Trump/Musk are doing a great job!" Which (1) tells you what they're hearing, and (2) will tend to further hurt Trump's popularity.
On the other hand, it's sure not "Trump/Musk are doing a great job!" Which (1) tells you what they're hearing, and (2) will tend to further hurt Trump's popularity.
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Rep. Nick Begich (R-Alaska) told constituents that there was nothing he could do to stop DOGE layoffs affecting people in his state. Says said he found out about budget cuts impacting Alaska "on Twitter" and "had no idea these things were going on" in advance.
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There's also the old reliable Blame Congress/Support Trump, and even though it makes no sense at all I expect we'll see that one soon.
Musk: I own the 💵 printing machine
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/02/19/begich-1-on-1-with-alaskas-news-source-during-first-trip-home-dc/
He can vote "no" on all of the corrupt Republican controlled Congress' agenda.
I’ll show you real power at the midterms
“I’m Nick Begich and I can’t do anything to help you!”
Brought to you by [any competent Democrat]
And that includes paying for anything that involves his own constituents.
Oops
- John F. Kennedy
Didn’t say this 9/12/1962
They are not powerless, Trump has them scared shitless for not only their livelihood but also their lives.
to testify before Congress and injunct what they're doing.
You may be so weak that you have the image that you are helpless.But the american people are not helpless.They can vote you out of office.
That said, if enough noise is made in the Legislature, it's possible they could turn on him. But how to enforce it becomes another matter.
I’m worried that voters will (wrongly) only see the stank as being on Trump.
That sounds like pure lack of effort and creativity to me. Give me a break.
THREE republicans in the senate stops this dead.
Three. California, Florida, Texas, must have 1 rep each that sees the danger of capricious behavior.