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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on WABC’s The Cats Roundtable with John Catsimatidis to discuss several current political topics, including the Trump administration’s recent activities, border security, and health care reform.

During the interview, Marshall spoke about his experiences in Washington and working alongside President Trump. He said, “Yeah, well, John, it was really deep, deeper than I could have ever guessed. What bothers me the most is our national debt. I think this is the biggest challenge that our nation is going to face long-term. I think the biggest surprise is, oh my goodness, you’re working with President Trump. But at 45, I couldn’t believe how much he got the needle moving. But then the swamp was so deep that it took him a while to get going. But this time around, he’s alive and well and making progress.”

Marshall praised what he described as rapid policy achievements under Trump’s leadership: “You know, absolutely. And I think you’re seeing a lot of those America First policies. When they were sworn in, they hit the ground running. And, you know, even just today, I’m so excited to see Kash Patel on the FBI restoring trust back in something, a sacred agency like the FBI. So, he’s absolutely turning things around.”

On immigration issues at the U.S.-Mexico border under different administrations, Marshall contrasted current conditions with previous years: “I have no explanation, but we do know there’s 400,000 violent criminal aliens that came into this country under Joe Biden, and now we’ve got ICE out there with the One Big, Beautiful Bill. We doubled the budget and the number of ice removal agents, and I had no idea it was so expensive to remove these illegals as well. And then on top of those, there’s thousands of terrorists here in the country as well, brought in under Joe Biden.”

Marshall also addressed reactions following Charlie Kirk's assassination: “Well, I think we’re all stunned to see the horrible tragedy, the loss of Charlie Kirk, and I think I underestimated how important and influential of a person he was especially with young conservatives. I know in my own office; I’ve never seen such a shock just flowing throughout Capitol Hill of young conservatives feeling like this Pied Piper; this person; he was like Elvis to these young Republicans in so many ways. So it’s a tragedy that we lost him. And again congratulations to Kash Patel and the FBI and local law enforcement who hope we will bring justice for sake of his soul.”

Discussing voting procedures and integrity concerns ahead of upcoming elections Marshall stated: “There’s no doubt that whenever you start sending absentee ballots you lose control There’s just no way I would love to have one day of voting We all go in we show an ID even when we register to vote I think that we could do a little bit better job of making sure that we are registering only citizens to vote as well So plenty challenges there but boy it feels like that horse is out barn everyone used lazy version early voting But whatever rules are need apply them agree with you”

Turning toward health care reform efforts Marshall expressed optimism about collaborating with Secretary Kennedy: “Yeah he absolutely is I'm excited work him MAHA as you know 60-70% Americans have some type chronic disease And what want do try turn sick care system into true health care system We think nutrition big component this as well exposure toxins 20% youth mental illness if can believe it We certainly have our hands full trying address all these different chronic illnesses”

When asked about autism rates Marshall commented: “That’s great question Think certainly we've broadened diagnosis who we're going call people autism but truth is don't know that's why need CDC NIH focused different types research help us figure exactly out all know person has autism poor diet going make worse”

Looking ahead Marshall reflected on national values after recent events: “Well think again hard talk future when mourning loss Charlie Kirk but I'm just so grateful for all young people out there going back values raised on values like faith family community if just execute very simple plan well country going fine but we've got get our values right get people back church caring each other just like always have community nation”