Summary
Senator Josh Hawley, once a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, is now taking steps that suggest he could run for president in 2028. These moves, which include opposing some of Trump's policies, have upset Trump and his allies. Hawley has supported initiatives like regulating stock trading by Congress members and has criticized some of Trump's nominees and policies.
Key Facts
- Josh Hawley was a key ally of President Donald Trump in the Senate.
- Hawley is reportedly preparing for a 2028 presidential run.
- He has broken with Trump on issues like abortion and military powers.
- Hawley briefly supported a resolution to limit Trump's military authority in Venezuela.
- He criticized Trump's nominees and policies, such as the clean energy project and Medicaid cuts.
- Hawley supports banning stock trading by the president, vice president, and Congress members.
- He called for the release of files from an investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Trump is frustrated with Hawley's actions and has criticized him on social media.
- There is speculation that Hawley is trying to raise his national profile for future political ambitions.
