GOP Senators Endure Viral Backlash Over Pro Forma Sessions

Senate Republicans are facing unexpected online backlash from MAGA circles for presiding over the chamber’s pro forma sessions during recess, a routine move intended to block unilateral recess appointments. Critics call the acts “traitorous” to Trump, though supporters note the sessions are a standard check and that the GOP has actually accelerated Trump-nominee confirmations this term thanks to a bloc-vote rule. Notable reactions targeted Sens. Jim Justice, John Boozman, Jim Banks and Ron Johnson, who defended the practice amid online trolling. The live blog also covers Florida primary news (Angie Nixon’s progressive upset over Vindman, and Cory Mills’ GOP primary loss to Ryan Elijah), concerns about union support for Max Miller, and Trump’s remarks about Mills and other primary outcomes.