- Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, has publicly criticized the Trump administration over its actions related to recent briefings.
- The concern revolves around the administration’s decision to exclude Democratic lawmakers from briefings regarding strikes on boats allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
- Warner described the exclusion as “highly disturbing,” suggesting a lack of transparency and cooperation with all members of Congress.
- He emphasized that such unilateral actions may be dangerous, as they bypass open and bipartisan communication channels in dealing with national security issues.
- The briefing topic centers on military actions targeting boats suspected of participating in drug-related activities, a matter of significant importance to U.S. security interests.
- Warner’s remarks highlight tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic members of Congress regarding handling sensitive information and conducting military operations.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sen-warner-blasts-trump-admin-excluding-democrats-from-briefings-boat-strikes-deeply-troubling)
