Fox News - Sen. Kennedy: Trump is the one that can get this done right now
Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana discusses the difficulties in passing a spending bill, describing it as a 'multiple vehicle pile-up' due to its size and the added spending to gain Democratic support. He suggests that former President Trump should come to Washington to help Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican leaders create a 'skinny CR' that addresses the debt limit. Kennedy believes Trump is the only one who can unify the Republican caucus in the House to pass the bill without relying on Democrats. He emphasizes that Trump's involvement is crucial as Speaker Johnson struggles to control the Republican members, and Kennedy hopes Trump will consider stepping in to assist.
Key Points:
- Senator Kennedy describes the spending bill as problematic due to its size and added spending to gain Democratic support.
- He suggests former President Trump should help create a 'skinny CR' to address the debt limit.
- Kennedy believes Trump is the only one who can unify the Republican caucus to pass the bill.
- Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to control the Republican members in the House.
- Kennedy hopes Trump will consider coming to Washington to assist in passing the bill.