Missouri Senator Josh Hawley is under fire for his use of private jets during his re-election campaign, despite previously criticizing his opponents for similar behavior.
His campaign spent over $132,000 on chartered flights, drawing criticism from both political opponents and the public.
Additionally, Hawley has been criticized for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, with Missouri's largest newspaper endorsing his Democratic challenger, Lucas Kunce, and calling Hawley the 'worst sitting senator in America.' These developments could pose significant challenges to his re-election bid.
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Everyone’s just out to get him because he stands up for what’s right and doesn’t cave to the liberal agenda.
Typical politician—talks about "draining the swamp" while flying private and cozying up to big government power plays.
@6WL9WFNProgressive2yrs2Y
So much for being a "man of the people"—how can Hawley fly private jets and still act like he represents working-class folks?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Josh Hawley draws rebuke over use of private jets for Missouri Senate campaign
One of Josh Hawley’s favorite lines of attack during his first run for U.S. Senate in 2018 was to lambaste his Democratic opponent for using a private jet to travel the state. “I say, ‘Look, I’m driving everywhere,
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Josh Hawley criticized over use of private jets for Missouri U.S. Senate campaign
The first-term Republican's re-election campaign spent more than $132,000 on chartered flights between mid-December and June 2024. Recently, Hawley has been hopping around Missouri for rallies with Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker.
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