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Senator-elect Scott Colom vows to ensure Trump follows through on his promises

Senator-elect Scott Colom vows to ensure Trump follows through on his promises

Summary

Mississippi senator-elect Scott Colom said he would press President Donald Trump to fulfill campaign promises on prices, wars and the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Colom also backed legislation restricting stock trading by members of Congress after defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the November 3 midterm elections.

Key Facts

  • Scott Colom became the first Mississippi Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate in more than four decades.
  • Colom said voters elected him to help ensure Trump follows through on commitments made during the 2024 presidential campaign.
  • Colom cited lowering consumer prices, ending wars and releasing Epstein-related files as campaign commitments he wants Trump to fulfill.
  • Colom said he supports legislation to restrict stock trading by members of Congress.
  • Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the November 3 midterm elections.
  • Colom became the first Black U.S. senator from Mississippi since 1875.
  • Colom said he would focus on working people rather than billionaires.
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