Former US President George W. Bush (AFP Photo/Ronald Martinez)
Former President George W. Bush thinks that compared to the current administration, his doesn't seem quite as bad.
While smirking, Bush 43 has reportedly been heard joking that President Donald Trump's scandals "sorta makes me look pretty good," National Journal reported Monday night.
"He's shaking his head like everyone else wondering why they can't get their act together," a GOP official close to the Trump White House told the research agency. "He wants the guy to succeed but thinks a lot of his problems are self-inflicted."
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However, spending almost a quarter of a million dollars in one quarter is a large amount of money for security. In 2021, the highest-spending member of Congress on security, Raphael Warnock, spent $605,900 for the entire year, and Ted Cruz spent $364,000 in that same period; most other members who use campaign money for security spend far less than even that.
Much of Sinema's expense stems from the travel and lodging costs of security officials traveling with her. However, the Sinema campaign also appears to have spent $71,149.12 on a dedicated vehicle for security to use on October 24.
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Sinema, as a controversial figure who voted or negotiated against Democrats on key issues even prior to leaving the party, was a frequent target of harassment and threats, with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) even saying she received death threats following her vote against increasing the minimum wage.
In a highly publicized incident in 2021, a protester followed Sinema into a bathroom while filming her. The senator has also faced harassment from stalkers.
Sinema has not made clear whether she intends to run for another term in 2024. Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, a former Marine who represents the Phoenix area, announced his campaign to run earlier this month.
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