Former President Donald Trump unleashed sharp criticism against the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, accusing lawmakers of failing to pass meaningful legislation and declaring the stagnation “just killing our country.” His remarks came during a press gaggle at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, where he lamented bipartisan obstruction in Congress.
‘The Senate Has to Act’
Pressed by reporters about his priorities before the new Congress convenes, Trump placed blame squarely on the upper chamber. “The Senate is getting nothing passed,” he said, according to a Mediaite report. “Democrats vote in a block and we always have a few Republicans that obstruct.”
The former president suggested even well-crafted bills face insurmountable hurdles: “We could have the best bill in the world for our country… You send things to the Senate when you want it to die.” He called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to break the logjam.
Post-Midterm Frustrations
Trump’s broadside follows Democrats securing both House and Senate majorities in the midterms, though the current lame-duck session still sees Republicans controlling the Senate until January. Lawmakers recessed September 30 ahead of elections, delaying action on pending legislation.
The remarks underscore Trump’s growing impatience with congressional Republicans as he positions himself for a potential 2024 White House run. His critique of GOP obstructionists mirrors complaints from his presidency, when he frequently clashed with Senate Republicans over legislative priorities.
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