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Senator McCormick Backs Trump, Criticizes Democrats Amid Bipartisan Praise

10/26/2025

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Senator David McCormick (Republican) defended U.S. President Donald Trump by backing a $230 million DOJ legal-fees request and the White House East Wing demolition.
In a CNN interview, he likened Democrats to "terrorists" over the government shutdown.
He later clarified the remarks.
He supported extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and praised Democratic Senator John Fetterman as a reliable partner for bipartisan work.
He said Trump’s military actions against drug trafficking align with promises made to voters.

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Senator David McCormick (Republican) defended U.S. President Donald Trump by backing a $230 million DOJ legal-fees request and the White House East Wing demolition.
In a CNN interview, he likened Democrats to "terrorists" over the government shutdown.
He later clarified the remarks.
He supported extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and praised Democratic Senator John Fetterman as a reliable partner for bipartisan work.
He said Trump’s military actions against drug trafficking align with promises made to voters.