Wisconsin representatives from both sides of the aisle are weighing in on the president’s remarks during his State of the Union address.
Republican Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner said the last two years were filled with many successes, and that they must charge ahead.
Together, we must build upon that success and choose to push forward through partisan gridlock, reject unprincipled resistance, and restore civility and cooperation. 2/
— Sensenbrenner Press (@JimPressOffice) February 6, 2019
Republican Congressman Sean Duffy said the president’s vision should make every American proud.
My statement on @realDonaldTrump‘s #SOTU pic.twitter.com/4J98CzuEMd
— Sean Duffy (@RepSeanDuffy) February 6, 2019
Both representatives applauded the president’s remarks on border security.
Experts agree that physical barriers, coupled with other technology-supported solutions, work and are needed. 2/
— Sensenbrenner Press (@JimPressOffice) February 6, 2019
It’s simple, border security works.
In 4 areas where physical barriers have been expanded – El Paso, Yuma, Tucson, San Diego – illegal traffic has dropped by 90% #SOTU pic.twitter.com/nrfMN1VaA2
— Sean Duffy (@RepSeanDuffy) February 6, 2019
Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan and Rep. Gwen Moore weren’t buying the president’s plea for border wall funding.
No Member of Congress is pushing for open borders.
That is a fact. #SOTU
— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) February 6, 2019
Every word President Trump says about the wall is a wasted breath.
Mr. President, you’re not getting your damn wall. Period. #SOTU
— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) February 6, 2019
As expected, Trump is using #SOTU to spread lies & instill fear in the hearts of the American public by painting immigrants & asylum seekers as criminals, murders & drug dealers. This is a manufactured crisis designed to scare us into submission & garner support for his wall.
— Rep. Gwen Moore (@RepGwenMoore) February 6, 2019
Overall, the Democratic representatives were not impressed with the president’s vision for the country.
“Great nations do not fight endless wars.”
Let’s get out of Yemen. Congress must reassert its constitutional duty on matters of war and peace and get the U.S. out of this senseless conflict. #SOTU
— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) February 6, 2019
How can @realDonaldTrump rail against “endless wars” while simultaneously preaching hawkish views on Iran, Yemen, Venzuela, and China?
His hypocrisy is exhausting.
— Rep. Gwen Moore (@RepGwenMoore) February 6, 2019
President Trump could do something about mass shootings like the one at the Tree of Life Synagogue:
— Reinstate the assault weapons ban
— Ban high capacity magazines
— Close loopholes in the background check system
However, he refuses to act. #SOTU2EndGunViolence #SOTU
— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) February 6, 2019
FACT: can confirm that there are snowy woods in Wisconsin
Here’s one instance where the President didn’t misconstrue the truth tonight. #SOTU
— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) February 6, 2019
My post #SOTU thoughts: Paid family leave would be great… but does he really mean it?
His track record certainly isn’t great.
— Rep. Gwen Moore (@RepGwenMoore) February 6, 2019
