Senator Lisa Murkowski Questions GOP Loyalty and Embraces Independent Stance

The Alaska Republican says she feels more comfortable without a strict party label, citing a preference for bipartisan governance over allegiance to Trump.

Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed discomfort with rigid party labels, stating she identifies more as a 'Ronald Reagan Republican' rather than a 'Trump Republican.'
Speaking at a No Labels event, she emphasized her commitment to serving Alaska and its people over party loyalty, though she maintains her Republican affiliation.
Murkowski has a history of breaking with her party on key issues, including voting to convict Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial and opposing Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation.
She criticized the Trump administration's approach to party unity, warning that Republicans who do not align with Trump could face primary challenges.
Murkowski's independent stance raises questions about her role in upcoming confirmation battles for Trump's Cabinet nominees, including Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.