Show-Me Senator Hawley Against U.S. Playing World's Policeman

This MAGA sentiment didn't really garner any traction but it's worth considering tonight as the Missouri politicos seems to be in a bit of a slump.

Here's the crux of his argument . . .

Sen. Josh Hawley (R - Missouri) was the sole no vote.Hawley telegraphed his vote in a press release on Monday, in which he argued that while the two countries’ request was “entirely understandable given their location and security needs,” the United States couldn’t afford to come to their defense and also keep an eye on China and other interests in Asia.Hawley said the US needs to “do less in Europe (and elsewhere) in order to prioritize China and Asia.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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