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‘Zero To A-Hole In 3 Seconds’: Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy Rips Trump Over Arkansas Sen. Cotton’s Phone Leak

Kennedy criticized Trump’s disclosure of Cotton’s phone number and discussed the circumstances under which he might consider a 2028 presidential run.

‘Zero To A-Hole In 3 Seconds’: Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy Rips Trump Over Arkansas Sen. Cotton’s Phone Leak
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Sen. John Kennedy criticized Donald Trump for publicly sharing Sen. Tom Cotton’s phone number during a dispute over daylight-saving-time legislation. Kennedy also said he is focused on seeking Senate reelection but would consider a 2028 presidential run under certain circumstances.

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Louisiana senator commenting on Trump’s disclosure of Tom Cotton’s phone number and his own possible presidential bid

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John Kennedy Criticizes Trump Over Tom Cotton Phone Number Post

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump publicly posted Sen. Tom Cotton’s phone number during a dispute over making daylight saving time permanent, and Sen. John Kennedy criticized the disclosure, saying it would not help persuade Cotton. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Kennedy’s criticism and frame the disclosure as an effort to pressure Cotton. Center outlets present Kennedy’s objection and doubts about persuasion in largely reportorial terms. Right-leaning outlets also report his rebuke, while pairing it with his possible 2028 presidential bid and, in one account, portraying Trump’s disclosure as justified.

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