Mobile Courant

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama recently appeared on Fox Business's "Big Money Show" to discuss ongoing government funding negotiations and President Trump's call for an increase in the debt ceiling.

During the interview, Tuberville expressed concerns about the lack of communication in the drafting process of a significant government funding bill. "There was no communication, obviously, with people putting this together," he said. He criticized the extensive length of the document, stating it should have been significantly shorter. Tuberville also commented on what he perceives as Washington D.C.'s tendency to overspend at year-end.

When asked about his stance on raising the debt ceiling, Tuberville indicated a shift from his previous position. "Well, I’d vote for it this time because we’re at the end of it," he stated, acknowledging that with President Trump taking office soon, addressing the debt ceiling is necessary.

The discussion also touched upon President-elect Trump's involvement in future economic plans. Tuberville mentioned Trump's team, including Scott Bessent and Kevin Hassett, would focus on tax reductions and deregulation to achieve consistent economic growth.

Tuberville further noted that President Biden has been largely absent from these discussions. "President Biden’s been able—he’s been on vacation for a couple of months," he remarked.

He concluded by suggesting either passing a clean continuing resolution or temporarily shutting down the government until January to ensure proper deliberation and action aligned with American interests.

Senator Tommy Tuberville serves Alabama in the U.S. Senate and is part of several committees including Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs.