This Republican Senator Says Trump Needs to Hear Dissent. Will He Speak Up?
Briefly

Senator John Curtis of Utah has faced intense criticism from President Trump's supporters for allegedly lacking loyalty. Characterized as a 'RINO', Curtis is branded a traitor by right-wing figures, inciting a wave of angry calls to his office. Despite the backlash, he remains steadfast, indicating that the reaction amounts to only a couple hundred calls. As a former House member and mayor, he positions himself as a moderate voice. With upcoming Senate considerations of Trump's polarizing nominees, including Tulsi Gabbard, Curtis could wield significant influence as a swing vote.
I'm tired of RINO Republicans running everything, Charlie Kirk, the right-wing provocateur, declared on X, using a term that stands for Republican in Name Only to condemn Mr. Curtis.
But then when you sit back and evaluate it, it's a couple hundred calls. Mr. Curtis, 64, a former House member and mayor who has labeled himself normal and made headlines for saying he's unafraid to disagree with Mr. Trump.
All eyes are on him as a potentially critical swing vote as the Senate prepares to consider three of Mr. Trump's more polarizing nominees.
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