In a televised interview, Sen. John Kennedy said he opposes sending U.S. troops to open the Strait of Hormuz, urged President Trump to explain the Iran war, and backed cuts to some congressionally approved funds. Kennedy disagreed with Sen. Susan Collins over whether the cuts violated Congress’s power of the purse.
Outlets agree Sen. John Kennedy proposed barring public officials from using public funds for self-promotional ads and called to prevent buildings from being named after living politicians.
Left-leaning outlets, exemplified by Raw Story, focus on Kennedy anticipating that Donald Trump might mock him over the proposal. Center outlets, including The Hill, highlight his criticism of taxpayer-funded ads and efforts to name buildings after living leaders. Right-leaning outlets, such as Washington Examiner, center on his proposed ban on naming buildings amid administration efforts regarding the Kennedy Center.
