Rep. Jared Golden, D-Me, warned members of the Democratic Party against “Defcon 5” in all President Donald Trump Does an interview on Friday, explain that it would lose them credibility.
“I don’t think it has been very effective, the DEM response so far. I am even frustrated by it. If you make everything Defcon 5, then there is nothing Defcon 5 in the end. Do you know what I mean? And ask questions It is not always so cut and dry about the overshalling of Constitutional Authority, “Golden said.
Golden has criticized his party and democratic leadership in recent years, including President Biden, across the border crisis And for the messages from the party Around authoritarianism and fascism. The Democratic legislator also predicted that Trump would win the election in one on-ed For the Bangor Daily News, revealing that he would like it.
“And I think if you go outside right away and just say,” This is, like, dictatorial or illegal, “you might be wrong, and that undermines your credibility,” Golden told the Washington Post.
Washington, DC – November 3: Congressman, US Marine Corps Veteran and Moral Courage Award receiver Jared Golden speaks on stage during Hoofdstrong Washington DC Gala in Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on November 3, 2021 in Washington, DC.
The Washington Post asked Golden Golden whether Democrats should be more ‘distinguished from their indignation’.
Golden gave an example of his reaction to the president’s comments about the Gaza Strip last week.
“I am not going to respond immediately to everything the president says. I will pay attention to what the president does. And when it comes to the conflict between Israel and Gaza, what I am interested in doing in him brings the hostages home, The remaining American hostages in particular, “he replied.
Golden repeated that he would judge Trump’s actions, not his words, and see if they undermine the American interests.
President Donald Trump talks about the economy during an event in the circa resort and casino in Las Vegas, Saturday 25 January 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Golden also looked hopeful for working with Trump’s administration on some policy aspects.
“About problems that have to do with securing our border, with energy-I am really in the camp of all-of-the-above energy approach for American energy independence and safety and defense-er is much room to work together , “He told the post.
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“And on the tax side it is a bit harder for me to see room to be proactively involved, and that is because of my skepticism that they will generate a tax policy that is good for growth, good for the American people – especially the middle -Class people-and no major damage to our ever-increasing budget deficit and national debt.
Golden noted that he voted against two large accounts in the Biden administration, the American Rescue Plan and the Build Back Better Bill.
