{"id":8156,"date":"2025-03-11T22:01:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T22:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=8156"},"modified":"2025-03-11T22:01:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T22:01:41","slug":"senate-republican-turns-on-trump-backstabs-president-at-a-critical-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=8156","title":{"rendered":"Senate Republican Turns on Trump \u2013 Backstabs President at a Critical Moment!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an explosive twist that has sent shockwaves throughout Capitol Hill and across the nation, moderate Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R\u2013Alaska) has openly turned against President Donald Trump\u2019s sweeping efforts to downsize the federal government. In a bold move that defies party expectations,<\/p><div class=\"gcaej69f5fd722fdb9\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.gcaej69f5fd722fdb9 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.gcaej69f5fd722fdb9 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.gcaej69f5fd722fdb9 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.gcaej69f5fd722fdb9 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.gcaej69f5fd722fdb9 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div id=\"M879796ScriptRootC1467388_07481\">\n<div id=\"AdskeeperComposite1467388_07481\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>Murkowski has criticized the president\u2019s recent purge of probationary federal employees\u2014a decision that could have serious repercussions for Alaska\u2019s economy and national priorities. This dramatic political reversal comes at a time when Trump is relying on united support to fend off opposition from Democrats and legal groups, making her dissent all the more explosive.<\/p>\n<p>In an explosive twist that has sent shockwaves throughout Capitol Hill and across the nation, moderate Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R\u2013Alaska) has openly turned against President Donald Trump\u2019s sweeping efforts to downsize the federal government. In a bold move that defies party expectations,<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div id=\"M879796ScriptRootC1504629_05dd9\">\n<div id=\"AdskeeperComposite1504629_05dd9\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>Murkowski has criticized the president\u2019s recent purge of probationary federal employees\u2014a decision that could have serious repercussions for Alaska\u2019s economy and national priorities. 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