Senator John Kennedy on Appropriations Funding: 'Not Going to Lift My Objection'

Appropriations Bill Objection

• 📌 Senator John Kennedy stated he has objected to lumping legislative bills with appropriations bills.
• 💡 He explained his objection stems from the legislative bill portion of the budget being up 32% over the past few years, while other areas are being cut.
• 🚫 Kennedy is voting against the legislative bill and will not lift his objection if it's included with appropriations.

Stance on Spending and Budget

• 📉 Kennedy believes spending needs to be reduced in the federal budget, noting it has only happened once in his 10 years in office through a rescission package.
• ⚠️ He expressed skepticism about the current appropriations process's ability to achieve meaningful spending cuts.
• ✅ Kennedy indicated he would vote for appropriations bills if they demonstrate a good faith effort to reduce spending, but not if it's 'business as usual'.

Technical Malfunction During Interview

• 🎙️ Kennedy clarified a recent clip where he appeared unwell was due to a technical malfunction involving loud screeching and white noise in his earpiece during an interview.
• 👂 He believed he was off the air at the time and stated the producer of the show could confirm the technical issue.
• 👍 He assured reporters he was feeling fine and thanked them for asking.