"I think it's an entirely consistent position"

Senator Roger Wicker (R- MS) touted one key provision of the covid relief bill after the House passed it on Wednesday afternoon.

Wicker took note of the direct aid going to the restaurant industry, saying, “This funding will ensure small businesses can survive the pandemic by helping to adapt their operations and keep their employees on the payroll.”

The Mississippi Republican received immediate criticism for highlighting that after voting against the bill.

CNN correspondent Manu Raju said he asked Wicker about the tweet and the senator responded, “Just because there’s one good provision in a $1.9 trillion bill, doesn’t mean I have to vote for it… I think it’s a stupid question. I’m not going to vote for $1.9 trillion just because it has a couple of good provisions in it.”