President Trump clarified Thursday that Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is indeed invited to the White House for the Congressional Picnic, following claims by Paul and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) that they had been “uninvited” due to their opposition to Trump’s tax cut and spending package.
Paul had stated Wednesday evening that he planned to attend the event with his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and 6-month-old grandson, but was later informed he was no longer welcome, The Hill reported.
However, Trump disputed that version of events, stating that “of course” Sen. Rand Paul and his “beautiful wife” were invited. He added that Paul’s attendance was especially welcome given that he remains one of the key holdouts on Trump’s tax cut and spending package.
“He’s the toughest vote in the history of the U.S. Senate, but why wouldn’t he be? Besides, it gives me more time to get his Vote on the Great, Big, Beautiful Bill, one of the greatest and most important pieces of legislation ever put before our Senators & Congressmen/women,” Trump said in a Truth Social Post.
