Cori Bush accused of hypocrisy over criticism of congressional handling of public transit funding
Former Missouri Rep. Cori Bush has faced backlash for her 'jaw-dropping' hypocrisy over public transit funding after complaining on social media that Congress doesn't prioritize it. Bush is seeking to reclaim a seat she lost in 2024.
Former Missouri Rep. Cori Bush faces criticism for her hypocrisy on public transit funding after complaining about its lack of priority in Congress, despite having sponsored a bill that would have significantly increased highway spending in 2021 while proposing cuts to public transit projects in the same bill. Bush's comments sparked backlash from Democrats and Republicans alike, with some accusing her of being out of touch with her constituents' concerns. The controversy is part of her comeback bid for the seat she lost in 2024.
