West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin on Sunday took a hardline stance against former president Donald Trump, whom he says represents a direct threat to the future of democracy in the United States.
He spoke on CNN’s State of the Union as members of the Senate prepared to return this week for last-minute talks aimed at reaching a deal on three key issues: border security, funding for Israel’s military campaign against Gaza, and funding for Ukraine’s defence and counterattack against Russia. All three are linked by a GOP demand for border security measures to be addressed hand-in-hand with any foreign aid bills.
