On the record · Updated October 18, 2026
Democratic senator from Virginia
3 things Mark Warner said, verbatim, from September 16, 2026 to October 13, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.
Supports
“a public execution could hand terrorist organizations a propaganda victory, fuel radicalization, and put American service members, diplomats, and citizens overseas at greater risk”
BBC News Military archbishop tells Catholic soldiers to refuse the firing squad for Nidal Hasan ›
Others on this question
“I don't see an elevated risk”
Disputes
“The president's response? To rename it and tell the companies developing it to regulate themselves.”
CBS News Trump signs a voluntary AI safety accord with six CEOs, calling it "morally binding" ›
Others on this question
“I’m seeing tremendous self-policing, and they understand that they have to self-police”
Disputes
“It is a shame the president would rather close the Center because it cannot have his name on the building, rather than work with Congress to renovate the building,”
Politico Kennedy Center board votes to close hours after judge keeps Trump's name off ›
Others on this question
“President Trump is holding the Kennedy Center hostage unless he can put his name on this sacred memorial.”
“If the ruling is a negative one, which it should not be, and is not overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Reconstruction and the Renovation of The Kennedy Center will not take place.”
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