Rand Paul Fights Trump on Tariffs

“Many Republican lawmakers lie low when they have differences with President Trump. Sen. Rand Paul has taken the opposite approach,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“The libertarian known for sometimes quixotic battles at the fringes of Capitol Hill is now at the center of the biggest fights in Washington. Paul’s moves have irritated the president, whom Paul never endorsed in the 2024 election, and now major parts of Trump’s agenda could hinge on whether the senator sticks to his guns or folds.”

“The conflict over tariffs could come to a head soon. A measure Paul is co-sponsoring to end Trump’s tariffs is set to come to the floor when the Senate returns next week.”