Sunflower State News

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on WABC’s The Cats Roundtable with John Catsimatidis to discuss recent developments in American politics, including the Trump administration’s progress, immigration issues, and health care concerns.

Marshall described his experience in Washington as surprising, particularly noting the extent of entrenched interests. “Yeah, well, John, it was really deep, deeper than I could have ever guessed. What bothers me the most is our national debt. I think this is the biggest challenge that our nation is going to face long-term. I think the biggest surprise is, oh my goodness, you’re working with President Trump. But at 45, I couldn’t believe how much he got the needle moving. But then the swamp was so deep that it took him a while to get going. But this time around, he’s alive and well and making progress.”

On policy matters under former President Trump’s leadership, Marshall said: “You know, absolutely. And I think you’re seeing a lot of those America First policies. When they were sworn in, they hit the ground running. And, you know, even just today, I’m so excited to see Kash Patel on the FBI restoring trust back in something, a sacred agency like the FBI. So, he’s absolutely turning things around.”

Marshall contrasted border security measures between administrations: “I have no explanation, but we do know there’s 400,000 violent criminal aliens that came into this country under Joe Biden, and now we’ve got ICE out there with the One Big, Beautiful Bill. We doubled the budget and the number of ice removal agents, and I had no idea it was so expensive to remove these illegals as well. And then on top of those, there’s thousands of terrorists here in the country as well, brought in under Joe Biden.”

Addressing recent events impacting young conservatives nationwide following Charlie Kirk's death—an incident that has led to increased activism among youth—Marshall said: “Well, I think we’re all stunned to see the horrible tragedy, the loss of Charlie Kirk, and I think I underestimated how important and influential of a person he was especially with young conservatives. I know in my own office; I’ve never seen such a shock just flowing throughout Capitol Hill of young conservatives feeling like this Pied Piper; this person; he was like Elvis to these young Republicans in so many ways. So it’s a tragedy that we lost him... congratulations to Kash Patel and the FBI and local law enforcement who hope we will bring justice for sake of his soul.”

On election processes and voting integrity concerns: “There’s no doubt that whenever you start sending absentee ballots you lose control...I would love to have one day of voting...I think that we could do a little bit better job making sure that we are registering only citizens to vote as well...But whatever rules are; we need apply them; I agree with you.”

Marshall also commented on efforts within health care reform: “Yeah he absolutely is; I'm excited work him MAHA—as you know 60-70% Americans have some type chronic disease...We want try turn sick care system into true health care system...Nutrition big component as well exposure toxins...20% youth mental illness if can believe it..."

Discussing autism rates across America: “That’s great question—I think certainly we've broadened diagnosis who we're going call people autism but truth is don't know that's why need CDC NIH focused different types research help us figure exactly out—all know person has autism poor diet make worse."

Looking ahead for America during challenging times: "Well—I think again hard talk future when mourning loss Charlie Kirk—but I'm just grateful all young people out there going back values raised on values like faith family community—and if just execute very simple plan—well—this country going fine but we've got get values right get people back church caring each other just like always have community nation."