Rep. Ted Lieu of California also pointed towards the energy crisis and market turmoil in his own rebuke.
“Gas prices are at their highest level in four years. What is Sec. [Marco] Rubio focused on? Putting Trump’s face on U.S. passports,” said Lieu.
“November is coming,” Lieu concluded, pointing towards the upcoming midterm elections this fall, which will prove pivotal for the Republican control over the government.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, meanwhile, went a step further in his criticism.
The long-time sparring partner of Trump, who is known for mimicking the President’s vernacular over social media, mocked the passport by pretending to announce a parody California driving license “in honor” of the state’s 175th anniversary.
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