Democrats, including Senators Chris Murphy, Adam Schiff, and Ed Markey, have criticized Donald Trump's recent travel ban, arguing it serves as a diversion from significant legislative agendas, such as health care reform that could affect millions. They assert that the ban does not enhance national security and instead promotes bigotry and isolationism. Additionally, a notable diplomatic development occurred when Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a phone call, marking their first communication since Trump's inauguration, as reported by Chinese state media.
Senator Chris Murphy claimed Trump's travel ban announcement was a distraction from more pressing issues, particularly health care legislation affecting millions.
Senator Adam Schiff criticized the travel ban as not enhancing national security, echoing past sentiments that it would further alienate the US globally.
Senator Ed Markey emphatically stated that Trump's travel ban would not make America safer, opposing the integration of hatred into immigration policy.
Chinese state media confirmed a phone call between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, initiating communication for Trump's second term, requested by the White House.
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