Rep. Ted Lieu Criticizes Trump for Golfing During Ceremony for Fallen Soldiers

Criticism of Trump's Absence

• 🇺🇸 Rep. Ted Lieu, an American and a veteran, expressed deep sorrow for the four U.S. soldiers who died in an accident in Lithuania.
• 💔 While the Lithuanian president held a dignified ceremony and U.S. officials attended the transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Donald Trump was notably absent.
• ⛳ Instead of attending the ceremony for the fallen soldiers, Trump chose to attend a golf tournament.
• 😔 Lieu read a quote from a military police corps veteran who stated, "I had never been so embarrassed to be an American," highlighting the sentiment of many.

Tariffs and Consumer Costs

• 📈 Lieu discussed the impact of tariffs, explaining that they are paid by American companies importing products, not foreign countries.
• 💸 These costs are then passed on to American consumers, leading to increased prices.
• 💰 Estimates suggest tariffs could increase costs by approximately $3,800 per family.
• 🗣️ Polls indicate that the overwhelming majority of Americans oppose tariffs.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

• ✅ Lieu congratulated Susan Crawford on her victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
• 💰 He criticized Elon Musk for spending over $20 million in an attempt to influence the election.
• 🗳️ The voters of Wisconsin are credited with seeing through Musk's influence attempt and overwhelmingly electing Crawford.
• 💡 The speaker suggests that Musk's wealth, once an asset, has become a liability as people recognize his attempts to buy elections.

Broader Political Sentiment

• ✊ The hands-off protests over the weekend were described as "amazing."
• 📢 The American people are reportedly "waking up" to the fact that Trump and Republican policies are harming the nation.