GOP Prepares For Defeat?

President Trump’s bold move to defend America’s borders and economic sovereignty is under attack — and shockingly, it’s some Senate Republicans leading the charge.

On the very day President Trump dubbed “Liberation Day” — marking a fresh push to crack down on the fentanyl pouring across the northern border — a handful of GOP senators are siding with Democrats in a symbolic effort to strip away Trump’s 25% tariff on Canada.

Why this matters: The resolution threatens to weaken Trump’s America First trade agenda while emboldening drug cartels using Canada as a gateway into the U.S.

Four Republicans Break Ranks as Trump Fights Back

Senators Rand Paul (KY), Susan Collins (ME), Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Mitch McConnell (KY) have either publicly or privately signaled support for a Democrat-led resolution that opposes the president’s emergency tariffs.

• Rand Paul, a co-sponsor, claimed that the tariffs hurt the economy and bypass Congress.
• Collins warned the tariffs could disrupt trade with Maine’s largest partner: Canada.
• McConnell pointed to retaliation against Kentucky-made bourbon.
• Murkowski has remained quiet publicly but is reportedly leaning toward a “yes.”

But here’s the bottom line: These senators are prioritizing global trade over American safety.

Trump’s Tariffs: A Powerful Weapon Against Fentanyl Smugglers

President Trump invoked his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose the tariffs, citing an alarming spike in fentanyl trafficking across the Canadian border.

“This isn’t just about trade — it’s about saving American lives,” one senior aide stated.

Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Tim Kaine (VA), are pushing the resolution forward with the full support of the Biden administration and open-border advocates. Kaine hinted more than four Republicans could join the vote.

Thune and Barrasso Push Back: “The Border Must Be Secured”

Not all Republicans are on board.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) warned that blocking the tariffs sends the wrong message to fentanyl traffickers and organized crime networks.

“We need every tool available,” Thune said. “Ending this emergency action would signal weakness.”

Senate GOP Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) echoed that sentiment:

• “Since October, over 100 people on the terror watch list have entered from Canada.”
• “Fentanyl is flowing in. The cartels are watching. And this resolution tells them: Go ahead.”

Speaker Mike Johnson: “Dead on Arrival in the House”

While the Senate debates, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has already made it crystal clear:

“This resolution will never see a vote in the House.”

It’s a strong signal that Trump’s America First policies still have a firewall in Congress.

Trump Responds: “Republicans Must Stop Bowing to the Left”

On Truth Social, President Trump blasted the four defectors:

“Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul… need to fight the Democrats’ wild and flagrant push to NOT penalize Canada for allowing deadly fentanyl into our country.”

“Tariff it. Make it too costly to distribute. Protect our people.”

The Takeaway: Trump’s Trade Fight Is About More Than Economics

This battle isn’t just about taxes or tariffs — it’s about sovereignty, security, and survival. With American families under siege from foreign drugs, weak borders, and failed leadership, President Trump is standing firm.

Now, it’s up to voters — and patriotic lawmakers — to decide whether they’ll back down or back Trump.