Staff Reports
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and a cohort of House Republicans are championing a bill aimed at presenting former President Donald Trump with the Congressional Gold Medal. The proposed legislation extols Trump's exceptional leadership and steadfast commitment to fortifying America's diplomatic ties during his tenure. Luna underscored Trump's bold leadership, which she contends restored America's reputation as a revered global power and fostered global peace through audacious diplomacy. She emphasized the importance of honoring individuals who have made substantial contributions to the nation, thus propelling the introduction of this legislation.
The bill contends that Trump merits recognition with the gold medal based on his engagements with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, his pivotal role in brokering the Abraham Accords, and his other noteworthy foreign policy achievements. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), a proponent of the legislation, lauded Trump's statesmanship and presidential leadership, asserting that his tenure inspired fervent patriotism among millions of Americans.
Have these Trump MAGA cult assholes lost their minds.
Congressional Gold Medal..
This clueless dumb as rock fool Trump.
Does not deserve the Congressional Gold Medal
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Several House Republicans, including Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Bob Good (R-VA), Randy Weber (R-TX), and Mike Waltz (R-FL), have thrown their support behind the legislation. If the bill garners approval, Trump would become the first president since Ronald Reagan to receive the Congressional Gold Medal. However, prospects for the bill's passage in the Democratic-majority Senate appear uncertain, despite potential approval in the Republican-led House.
