Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski expressed fear of retaliation from President Donald Trump, stating, “We are all afraid,” referring to her colleagues and constituents. Murkowski criticized the GOP-controlled House and Senate for not fulfilling their oversight responsibilities, emphasizing a need for transparency in Congress.
In a recent speech, Murkowski noted that constituents are fearful of expressing concerns about job security, fearing repercussions from supervisors.
Murkowski called for Congress to reassert itself, insisting that representatives owe transparency to their constituents and the institution for the nation’s long-term good.