Biden Nominee Faces Criticism For Past Twitter Comments

The transcript discusses the pushback on the budget from lawmakers and criticism faced by Tandon for her past tweets, including those about Senator Bernie Sanders. Republican senators defended her during questioning. Tandon expressed regret for her comments, stating she deleted many tweets and felt badly about them. If confirmed, Tandon would work closely with the White House on policies.

What is the main reason for the budget facing pushback?

• Lack of funding

• Opposition from lawmakers on both sides

• Economic downturn

• Public protests

Who was Neera Tandon criticized for tweeting about?

• Senator Bernie Sanders

• President Joe Biden

• Senator Elizabeth Warren

• Senator Mitch McConnell

What did Republican senators express concern about during their questioning of Tandon?

• Her past personal comments

• Her educational background

• Her financial policies

• Her work experience

How many tweets did Tandon reportedly delete?

• 1500

• 500

• 1000

• 2000

What role would Tandon have if confirmed?

• Secretary of State

• Chief of Staff

• Working with the White House on policies

• Press Secretary