Senator Peter Welch Slams Continuing Resolution and Trump Tariffs

Criticism of the Continuing Resolution (CR)

• ⚠️ Senator Welch argues that the Continuing Resolution (CR) is not maintaining current spending levels but instead makes significant cuts.
• 🔑 A key concern is that the CR delegates flexibility to the President to move money around, which Welch views as a surrender of Congress's Article One Authority.
• 🚫 He describes this delegation as a "total surrender of our responsibility" and a "disgrace."

Concerns Over Tariffs

• 📉 Welch labels the tariffs discussed as a "disaster for Vermont" and "bizarre" in their implementation.
• 💸 The tariffs are causing suffering to Vermont farmers, families, and homeowners through higher electricity, heating, and gasoline prices.
• 🏛️ A provision in the CR prevents Congress from changing the tariffs imposed by President Trump, which Welch calls a "total surrender of our responsibility."
• 🗣️ He criticizes cabinet officers for pledging loyalty to the President over serving the country, especially when implementing nonsensical policies.
• ❌ Welch concludes by stating he will vote no on the CR, calling the situation a "charade."