Rep. Dan Goldman articulated concerns regarding the fears expressed by Sen. Lisa Murkowski about potential retaliation from Donald Trump. Murkowski revealed her anxiety about voicing her opinions due to this fear during a leadership conference. Goldman supported her statement by emphasizing that Trump's threatening behavior negatively impacts Congress, particularly Republicans. He detailed how Trump's influence creates a chilling effect, leading to concerns over personal safety among lawmakers, which ultimately compromises their ability to represent their constituents effectively.
It's quite a statement. But we are in a time and a place where I certainly have not been here before. And I'll tell ya, I'm oftentimes very anxious myself about using my voice, because retaliation is real.
Donald Trump rules by threat and fiat has come out and has a real chilling effect on members of Congress and mostly Republicans.
You now have Donald Trump, who has a cult following behind him and threatens people, attacks them if they cross him as well.
If we fear for our personal safety or our family's personal safety, we decide to vote differently. We are no longer representing our constituents.
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