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Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton says he’d be disappointed if Democrats focus on investigating Trump
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton, who flipped Kansas for Democrats, emphasized prioritizing lowering the cost of living for constituents over investigating the Trump administration in the next Congress.
- Hamilton called for immediate focus on ending the war in Iran and reversing tariffs, expressing disappointment if his first two years were spent on investigations rather than legislative work.
- While some Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, advocate for investigations into former President Trump, Hamilton prefers concentrating on affordability and helping working-class Americans.
- Hamilton does not plan to support Schumer for Senate majority leader, citing concerns about Schumer’s perceived divisiveness and left-leaning stance among Kansas voters, but has not endorsed any alternative candidates.
- Senator Bernie Sanders agreed with Hamilton’s stance, emphasizing the need to focus on supporting working-class families rather than spending excessive time on investigations.
