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Rep. Kiley Defies Trump on Tariffs, Faces Reelection Risks

2/15/2026

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Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) broke ranks with U.S. President Donald Trump by voting against extending the ban to repeal Trump's tariffs.
His vote places him with a small group of GOP rebels, raising reelection concerns in California's newly drawn districts.
Kiley argues Congress has the right to debate tariffs, countering leadership control.
Trump has warned defectors of electoral consequences, analysts say, leaving Kiley an underdog in both districts.

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Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) broke ranks with U.S. President Donald Trump by voting against extending the ban to repeal Trump's tariffs.
His vote places him with a small group of GOP rebels, raising reelection concerns in California's newly drawn districts.
Kiley argues Congress has the right to debate tariffs, countering leadership control.
Trump has warned defectors of electoral consequences, analysts say, leaving Kiley an underdog in both districts.