Rand Paul Says 20 GOP Senators Are 'Grumbling' Over Trump Policy -- But 'Don't Have the Guts' to Criticize the President

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: MEDIAite

Oct 24th, 2025, 8:43 pm


In an interview released late on Thursday, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) told Politico’s Dasha Burns that 20 GOP senators are “grumbling” over President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, but that they “don’t have the guts” to criticize the president.

“There are probably eight farm states — maybe there are ten farm states. That means 20 senators have always believed in free trade,” Paul said, “and they’re all grumbling, and they’re all like, ‘China’s not buying any of our soybeans this year!'”

Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy has hit U.S. farmers particularly hard, with China essentially cutting off U.S. soybean purchases outright. In September 2025, Beijing imported no U.S. soybeans, marking the first time since 2018 that the figure hit zero.

“The tariff war with China has led to this,” continued Paul on Burns’ The Conversation. “They don’t have the guts, because it’s their president, and frankly, they’re afraid. They’re afraid that he will do to them what he’s trying to do to me. That’s too bad.”

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[Walleye]

1. They don't believe we are the home of the brave. Or the land of the free.

Honestly, I guess I was naïve, but I never knew American men would be such lily-livered cowards

[Hope22]

15. ...all while lording over the women of the country...

The women in the US may look normal out in society but inside they know third class citizenship is upon them and are livid!

[Walleye]

16. Well, I know I'm livid. I've been a feminist all my life. I think I was born that way.

And I like what Maghan Markle had to say about it. Feminism is about fairness, of course we’ve given up the idea of fairness in this country too.

[Hope22]

18. Yes coming of age in the 70's was glorious.

So many strong women leading the fight! Middle daughter of a divorced working mother here. We saw it all! We did the work and expected equality. Today we are one step away from losing our right to vote. Unbelievable! The ‘boys’ don’t like fair…..

[Walleye]

31. I grew up with a brother less than two years older than me. I always figured whatever he could do I could do.

And if that time in the 50s,, everything was screwed up, but they did still a sense of fairness in us. I always rebelled against the gender roles. If my brother was allowed to do it, I should be allowed to do it. That’s how I grew up. It’s really bad now. For younger women

[markodochartaigh]

27. We expect poor people whose families have never owned a home

to become soldiers and put their lives on the line for democracy. We should demand the same from Senators.

[PuraVidaDreamin]

2. They only co-splay toughness and courage

Paul should be organizing them to form a 20 person fire-wall against 45's vile vindictiveness.
Power in numbers.

[Buddyzbuddy]

3. Strength in numbers.

20 means almost 70 including Democrats minus Lord Fauntleroy. Break the dam and you're all notable in history. Acquiesce as usual and you'll continue to be known as useless cowards. There is a choice. Remember, only the first punch hurts then the adrenaline takes over.
I promise, it will feel good to stand up to the bully.

[NNadir]

4. It is amazing that a country built on so much courage is destroyed by cowards, detestable, perverted cowards.

[Butterflylady]

5. I don't understand why.......

Because they have seen the "No Kings " . What makes them think that they will keep their jobs if they don't like what he's doing. It doesn't make sense to me. Don't they know they'll lose everything if they don't like what he's saying and doing. It isn't just democrats, it's republican voters too.

I just don't get it......

[SouthBayDem]

6. Meaningless without names nt

[twodogsbarking]

7. Where I grew up they would say they were "chicken shits".

[MuseRider]

8. Same

that was my first thought.

If he is upset then he should lead the pack. They will follow once you take it to them and survive.

Someone over there has to be mad as hell that they are nothing but a pack of followers now. They must have been and maybe still are full of thoughts but they are just sitting there with their thoughts in their scaredy cat heads.

Someone has to start it. If they never thought of that they are dumber than we know. *possible*

This was never supposed to be one person and you just sit and nod. Get up and do something. Chicken shits...still used in Kansas

[twodogsbarking]

9. Betch ya dint say yuns.

[MuseRider]

11. No and I am not

even familiar with that. Do tell?

[twodogsbarking]

12. Appalachia has it's own vocabulary. Yuns is short for you'uns. Get it.

[MuseRider]

14. I just figured that out, thanks.

It works.

[2MuchNoise]

13. It's like saying y'all.

[twodogsbarking]

21. Y'all arnt from round here are ya?

[2MuchNoise]

25. Close to Bawlmor. We vacation downee oshen, hon.

[twodogsbarking]

33. Norfolk pronunciation is interesting.

[Aviation Pro]

10. Names or you're full of shit, Ayn Rand

Fuck off, munchkin.

[republianmushroom]

17. They lost their guts a long time ago.

[Bayard]

19. I'm on Paul's mailing list because I've written to him so many times

Occasionally, he does get something right. From the latest:

Dr. Paul Calls for a Restoration of Constitutional War Powers 
I spoke on the Senate floor in support of a War Powers Resolution to end unauthorized U.S. military hostilities in Venezuela. The Constitution—not the President—decides when America goes to war. For decades, presidents from both parties have ignored this fundamental principle, dragging us into conflicts without a public debate or a vote.
If this administration wants to use military power, it must seek authorization from Congress. This vote is about restoring the separation of powers and making sure the American people have a voice before we enter another foreign war.

[Ursus Rex]

20. So is that 21 in total, or 20 including him?

Because he’s been only nominally mouthy just this round and never before now. Maybe he’s a sign of things to come but he is nothing like a symbol of high principle and courage.

[chowder66]

22. What about all the other shit they should be grumbling about?

They are Not grumbling over atrocities in our cities, threats to our personal health, our farmers, our education, our safety....the list goes on.

The public is not putting enough pressure on these assholes.

[BumRushDaShow]

23. The public is being sedated with

bread and circuses (World Series).

[efhmc]

24. And so?

[fujiyamasan]

26. Ok so what are you gonna do about it?

Murkowski said the same thing and then folded on the big ugly bill.

It’s a party of fascists, grifters and cheap whores (no offense to actual prostitutes; they’re just trying to make a buck). I’m sure Rand can be bought off fairly easily.

[dalton99a]

28. Trump has singlehandedly neutered the legislative branch.

[Champp]

29. Weaklings (R)

The corrupt G.O.P. soul has no honor

[sakabatou]

30. Spineless shitweasels

[JoseBalow]

32. Douchebagsayswut

Fuck that clown, who cares what he says?