Staff Reports
When it comes to standing firm against the Democratic agenda, a few Republican senators seem to have missed the memo. President Trump recently took to Truth Social to publicly chastise four of his party members for considering a Democratic resolution that would sabotage his tariffs on Canada. The senators in question—Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul—have become the poster children for what many are calling a lack of backbone in the GOP.
Trump made it clear that he expects his fellow Republicans to unite behind a common cause: protecting American families from the flood of Fentanyl entering the country. Instead of joining the fight, however, these senators are entertaining a measure that essentially undoes Trump’s attempt to penalize Canada for its role in this crisis. The irony, of course, is that while the Democrats propose to terminate Trump’s emergency order, the reality remains that the House isn’t likely to make a move on this issue at all. So, what’s the point of their betrayal? It’s like throwing a party for a reality show that no one watches.
Trump pointed out that some of these senators might just be suffering from a severe case of what he humorously termed “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” With Fentanyl pouring across the border unchecked, the priority should be clear: Stop the drug dealers and protect American lives. Instead, it seems some Republicans are more concerned about appeasing a liberal agenda rather than sticking up for their constituents. One has to wonder what goes through the minds of elected officials when they vote against their own party—do they think it’s trendy?
So … Can republican senators actually act like they are MAGA? Will @SenMcConnell @SenatorCollins @lisamurkowski support Trump's agenda or are they really just unadulterated RINO Neocons?@RandPaul don't be a spoil sporthttps://t.co/nxXvh8pZyc
— Angie Pratt (@ArkansasAngie) April 2, 2025
The Democratic resolution, led by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, appears to serve only as a way for Democrats to poke fun at the GOP’s weaknesses. And let’s be honest; they’ve picked an easy target. Anyone hoping for a dramatic showdown might want to lower their expectations since the immediate outcome will likely be as thrilling as watching paint dry—mostly symbolic, with no real repercussions. But it wouldn’t feel right to miss a chance for a little drama in a party that has more than its fair share of squabbling family members.
Trump’s rallying cry for unity among the Republicans underscores a growing frustration with party members who seem to prioritize their own popularity over the party’s principles. Whether they choose to be loyal to the GOP or continue their erratic support for Democratic initiatives will be telling. So, for the good citizens of Kentucky, Alaska, and Maine, it’s time to hold their elected officials accountable. Why not give them a call and remind them of what it truly means to represent conservative values?
