Eight Senate Republicans vow to block Democratic initiatives and nominations after Trump verdict
SUMMARY
A group of Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Mike Lee, have vowed to obstruct major Democratic legislation and White House nominees in response to a guilty verdict against former President Donald Trump. Trump faces 34 felony charges for falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Denouncing the White House's handling of the matter, the senators declared they wouldn't support nominees, expedited Democratic bills, or funding increases for non-security agencies. The move, signaling heightened partisan tensions, includes other notable Republicans like J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, and Rick Scott. With Democrats reliant on bipartisan support, the obstruction could impede legislative progress.
