“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordApril 4, 2025
The power to impose tariffs is one the Constitution gives to Congress—not the president.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia
Source
slate.com

Editor's note · Context

Kaine emphasizes Congress's constitutional authority over tariffs in response to Trump's actions.

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