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Senate Democrats who initially backed some of Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees now regret their votes, citing broken promises and controversial policies.

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) apologized for supporting Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins after the administration terminated over 1,000 VA employees, including those at the Veterans Crisis Line.

Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) regretted confirming Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem due to aggressive immigration policies.

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) expressed disappointment with Secretary of State Marco Rubio for actions undermining USAID.

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    2 days ago

    these are DINOs in the senate, not really surprising. its called saving face, they knew who they voted for.

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      1 day ago

      Aren’t they “DINOs” when some have been in office for over a decade, with being re-elected with these expectations?

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        from what ive gather, Dinos mean they were elected as dems but vote with republicans and sometimes with or against dems alot.