President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold endorsements from Republican senators who don’t support the administration’s effort to claw back $9.4 billion of congressionally approved funds.
Trump said in a social media post Thursday that the proposed cuts — in particular the $1.1 billion to come from public media — are “very important” to him. His statement comes as some in the Senate have raised objections to the rescissions bill, including Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins of Maine, who faces reelection next year.
“It is very important that all Republicans adhere to my Recissions Bill and, in particular, DEFUND THE CORPORATION…
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