A GOP senator used a virtual high school commencement speech to say the US will get tough on the 'thugs in China'
Sasse delivered a speech to high school graduates that set off a round of criticism.
His remarks mirror Trump's combative language in recent weeks blasting China's response to the pandemic.Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nevada said the US would get tough on the "thugs in China" in a commencement speech for high school graduates on Saturday, sparking backlash. He went on: "Your generation is going to have a big calling. You're going to have to deal with the consequences of all this."
The Nebraska senator set off a wave of criticism after the speech, which came as he campaigns for reelection in November. His Democratic opponent, Chris Janicek, told
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