GOP Senator Defends Trump's Nuclear Budget Amid Senate Criticism
US Senator Patty Murray, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, on Wednesday strongly criticized the Trump administration's proposed federal budget, labeling it a 'war-bloated disaster' during a congressional hearing. She warned that rising energy costs are fueling public frustration and condemned President Donald Trump's push for nuclear weapons modernization.
Senator Chris Coons also voiced concerns, warning of long-lasting economic consequences from the ongoing conflict with Iran. He stated that Americans will feel the impact across multiple sectors, highlighting the broad repercussions of the administration's policies.
In defense of the administration, Republican Senator John Neely Kennedy argued that the aggressive stance toward Iran was necessary. 'We had to go Catwoman on Iran,' he said, using a colorful metaphor to justify the military and nuclear budget increases.
The exchange underscores the deep partisan divide over defense spending and foreign policy, as the Trump administration continues to prioritize nuclear modernization amid rising tensions with Iran.
