On Monday, more than a dozen Democratic senators joined Republicans to confirm David Perdue, the former Georgia senator and ex-Republican, as President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to China. The vote for cloture passed 64-27, surpassing the 60-vote threshold required.
Perdue’s appointment comes at a crucial time, given the importance of trade and national security relations with China, the world’s second-largest economy. In 2022, Trump had supported Perdue in a primary challenge against incumbent Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, though Perdue was ultimately unsuccessful.
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party faces declining support among younger voters, according to recent surveys. Brett Cooper, host of “The Brett Cooper Show,” argued that many in Gen Z feel disconnected from the party.
“Democrats are out of touch with their base,” Cooper said on “Fox & Friends.” “They’re aging out. Young people don’t see them as representing their interests anymore.”
She cited aging lawmakers, such as Sen. Dick Durbin, who announced his retirement last week, as examples of the disconnect.
