politics
April 4, 2026
Collins knocks Trump’s budget proposal
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) criticized President Donald Trump’s newly released budget proposal on Friday evening, signaling his agenda faces an uphill battle in the upper chamber.
TL;DR
- Senator Susan Collins criticized President Trump's $2.2 trillion fiscal 2027 budget proposal.
- Collins expressed concern that the defense provisions do not sufficiently boost the U.S. Navy to counter China's fleet.
- She also criticized proposed cuts to the Justice Department's Job Corps program.
- Collins stated that the Senate Appropriations Committee will hold hearings to review the recommendations.
- Democrats, including Sen. Patty Murray, have also opposed the budget, criticizing its focus on foreign wars over domestic spending.
- Collins urged Democrats to work with Republicans to govern responsibly.
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