Democrat Senator Says Trump Team Making ‘Big Jumps’ on AUKUS Pact
‘[Trump has] put the right people into the leadership of this [AUKUS] in the Pentagon, who come at it from somewhat of a different perspective,’ said Tim Kaine.
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) speaks during a press conference on February 10, 2026 in Washington, DC. Congress is facing a Friday deadline to find bipartisan legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, right before a Presidents Day recess. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) has expressed confidence that the AUKUS defence pact will progress as planned under the Trump administration, contrary to concerns raised by some political observers.
AUKUS is a major tri-nation defence pact between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom to develop nuclear-powered submarines for Australia to boost security in the Indo-Pacific.
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