Senator Hagerty says CLARITY Act faces political hurdle over Trump

He said the bill’s biggest obstacle may be partisan politics rather than policy, citing Democrats’ unanimous procedural vote against advancing it.

Summary

Senator Hagerty said the main challenge confronting the CLARITY Act may be political resistance rather than disagreements over the substance of the bill. He argued that some Democrats could oppose the legislation because passing it would hand President Trump a legislative victory, and he pointed to their unanimous procedural vote against moving the measure forward as evidence of that dynamic.

Terms & Concepts
  • CLARITY Act: A bill referenced in the report.