ICYMI: On CNN’s The Arena this Evening, Shaheen Reiterates that Putin is Playing Trump in Ukraine Negotiations, Slams Congressional Republicans’ Proposal to Slash Medicaid to Give Billionaires a Tax Break

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH),Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined CNN’sThe Arenathis evening to discuss her questioning of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier in the day and her belief that Russian President Vladimir Putin isplaying President Trump. She also sharply criticized Congressional Republicans’ budget proposal that would gut Medicaid and food assistance benefits to finance tax breaks for billionaires and special interest groups. The interview followed Secretary Rubio’sfirst testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committeesince his confirmation hearing in January.ClickHEREto watch Senator Shaheen’s interview.
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