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Rand Paul Slams White House for Revoked Picnic Invite

6/12/2025

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Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky revealed that the White House revoked his family's invitation to the congressional picnic, citing his opposition to President Trump's budget bill. Paul condemned the move as childish and disrespectful, voicing his worries about the escalating national debt and the administration's response to his criticism.

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Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky revealed that the White House revoked his family's invitation to the congressional picnic, citing his opposition to President Trump's budget bill. Paul condemned the move as childish and disrespectful, voicing his worries about the escalating national debt and the administration's response to his criticism.