GOP Faces Backlash Over Silence on Trump Tariffs

Republican lawmakers are facing criticism for their passive response to President Trump's tariff policies, with some accused of being detached and spineless. Reports indicate that House Republicans have added language to prevent votes on resolutions aimed at limiting Trump's authority to impose tariffs, a move condemned by Democrats as cowardly. Senator Rand Paul highlighted that many Republicans privately support free trade but fear backlash from party loyalty if they speak out against Trump publicly. Chris Matthews characterized the GOP's reluctance to challenge Trump on tariffs as indicative of a broader inability to uphold traditional Republican values. Meanwhile, Democrats have introduced resolutions to terminate the national emergency declared by Trump for implementing these tariffs, reflecting growing bipartisan concern about their economic impact. Overall, the situation raises questions about the Republican Party's commitment to free trade principles in the face of Trump's trade agenda.