Rand Paul’s invite to White House picnic yanked after Trump tax bill attacks: ‘Incredibly petty’

Published June 11, 2025 8:45pm ET



Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) expressed bitterness at the White House’s decision to yank his invitation from the annual White House picnic after he attacked President Donald Trump‘s “big, beautiful bill.”

Paul had raised concerns about the spending in the bill, which the Congressional Budget Office said would add trillions to the national debt.

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