Republican Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott faced criticism for taking a field trip to the border after voting against bipartisan border legislation. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer accused them of hypocrisy, highlighting their votes against securing the border. Graham also clashed with Trump over the southern border, calling for immediate action.
Lindsey Graham calls for action on southern border ‘now’ https://t.co/TxPO8leJKq
Lindsey Graham clashes with Trump on southern border: “With all due respect, we cannot wait: https://t.co/TwdEKunYdN https://t.co/BoYtkj3op5
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer blasted Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott for taking what Schumer's office called "a cynical field trip to the border" after both Republican senators voted last week to block a bipartisan border deal. https://t.co/1IYQaLStou
Republican Senators Lindsey Graham is taking a cynical field trip to the border today – Days after he blocked bipartisan border legislation that he helped negotiate. https://t.co/l3af3g9bFF
1) Schumer: It’s very nice that Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are taking a field trip to the border. But their actions speak louder than words. Senators Graham and Scott voted to keep the status quo and against the necessary resources to secure the border.