Missouri residents criticized Republican Senator Josh Hawley after a speech in which he defended Americans’ interests against those of large corporations. Despite the anti-corporate message, people in Missouri slammed the senator, claiming that his actions do not align with his words.
The conference, held before the U.S. Congress, featured Hawley criticizing large corporations. According to him, “It’s a binary choice. The corporations are trying to ruin our economy, they are trying to destroy the livelihoods of our kids, and they are making billions of profits.”
Hawley also framed the issue as a non-partisan problem, saying that it was about people versus corporations, not Democrats and Republicans. This would pit American children’s safety against the profits of large companies, which have largely gone unchecked in recent years, and could ultimately harm everyone.
Missouri Reacts Badly to Senator Josh Hawley’s Speech
The speech did not sit well with Missouri voters on social media, as many considered Senator Josh Hawley’s words to ring hollow: “Wait another day, and it will be the opposite, this guy shaves his face then tapes the hairs back.” Another person complained, “I’m sure he promptly turned around and supported a bill to give more power to corporations.”
Others were suspicious of the timing of the speech, saying sarcastically, “It’s almost like it’s an election season.” Someone else also commented, “I think he’s planning to run for higher office in the future. That’s why he goes back and forth on spouting this kind of insincere populist rhetoric and then towing the MAGA party line the next day.”
Some people had strong words for the U.S. senator: “So he votes to cut their taxes every time. This dude is a complete snake.” Someone else also accused the senator of being “all words, no actions. He’s a two-faced traitor.”
Despite the criticism from certain segments of the population, Senator Hawley enjoys high popularity among Missouri voters. He has held his Senate seat since 2019, previously serving as Missouri’s 42nd attorney general from 2017 to 2019. He was also re-elected to the Senate in 2024.
