Adam Hamilton, senator-elect, would be deeply disappointed if Democrats spent years investigating Trump instead of cutting costs
Costs top Hamilton’s agenda
Hamilton, who flipped deep-red Kansas for Democrats, said Sunday that lowering costs for constituents should be a priority in the next Congress. He singled out people living paycheck to paycheck as especially concerned about the cost of living.
Speaking on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Hamilton said the incoming Congress should move quickly to end the war in Iran and claw back tariff policies. He said he would be “deeply disappointed” if two years were spent investigating members of the Trump administration.
Democrats prepare to govern
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, said Wednesday that Democrats would launch investigations and take Trump to court when he defies the public’s will or the law. Schumer also described a plan to constrain Trump through legislation.
Hamilton favors guardrails
Hamilton said he was less interested in impeachment than in establishing guardrails. He also acknowledged understanding the desire to pursue impeachment. The article describes Democrats as set to control both chambers in the next Congress, while identifying Schumer as Senate Minority Leader. It does not explain that apparent difference in titles.
Key points
- Hamilton wants the next Congress to prioritize lowering living costs.
- He called for ending the war in Iran and clawing back tariff policies.
- Schumer said Democrats would investigate and sue Trump when he defies the law or public will.
- Hamilton said he prefers guardrails to impeachment.