Customs and Border Protection

Press Release

Apr 30, 2025

Welch Questions Trump’s Nominee to lead Customs and Border Protection: “I hope you can find a way to be really respectful of the long-term traditions that have been very beneficial for Vermonters.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) questioned Rodney Scott, President Trump’s nominee to be the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in a Senate Finance Committee hearing today. Senator Welch asked how Mr. Scott plans to balance public safety while respecting migrants’…