Joco Today

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas recently participated in an interview on The Vince Show with Vince Coglianese, where he addressed several significant topics, including President Trump's proposed 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' (OBBB), English language requirements for truck drivers, and the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel.

Regarding the progress of the OBBB negotiations, Senator Marshall stated, "We’re making incredible progress in the Senate. I think first of all, we have to figure out what all the Senators can agree upon and then follow back up with the House." He noted that further budget cuts are desired by some senators beyond the $2 trillion already proposed.

On the issue of state and local tax deductions (SALT), Marshall commented on income thresholds for eligibility: “I know everyone is fixated on the amounts 20, 30, $40,000... But I really think it’s when you should not be able to benefit from them at what salary – if you’re making $500,000 a year..."

Marshall emphasized that part of OBBB's purpose is securing funding for border security initiatives: "[DHS] is going to run out of money very soon... And so I say... it’s going to have $45 billion to build 2000 miles of barrier..."

Discussing new legislation regarding English literacy requirements for truck drivers, he stated: “So we want to codify President Trump’s rules... This is just a common-sense issue: that if you’re driving a big truck... be able to read and speak English proficiently."

On potential U.S. involvement in Iran due to its nuclear activities, Marshall expressed confidence in diplomatic measures: "I think that most senators hope and believe that Israel can finish the job on their own. We’ll continue our defensive posture."

He firmly opposed deploying American troops in foreign conflicts unless absolutely necessary: “We do not want American troops in there. I think we would all just have a fit to see one American troop in there on the ground."