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Republican senator defends Cotton after Trump posts his phone number
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Senator John Kennedy defends Senator Tom Cotton after President Trump posts his phone number, saying it won't pressure Cotton to change his position.
What happened
President Trump posted Senator Tom Cotton's phone number on Truth Social, asking his constituents to call him to pressure him to allow the Sunshine Protection Act to pass. Senator Kennedy said Trump's post won't influence Cotton's decision. Cotton's team referred requests for comment to a statement reiterating his opposition to the bill.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the tension between President Trump and Senator Cotton over the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that has passed the House but faces uncertain odds in the Senate.
Key facts
- Trump posted Senator Tom Cotton's phone number on Truth Social.
- Senator Kennedy defended Cotton, saying Trump's post won't influence his decision.
- Cotton's team referred requests for comment to a statement reiterating his opposition to the bill.
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