Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Public trust in public health is absolutely critical."

"I think that saying that there's no abuse of power, nothing wrong as long as the president feels it aids him in his reelection is absolutely reprehensible and irresponsible."

"It's more than opening the door. It is kind of throwing it wide for all kinds of views. Anything that's done for reelection purposes is OK? That can't be the law."

"I deeply worry about it. I am alarmed because of the polarization, in fact, the weaponization of national security for political purposes by this White House."