Bentz credits F-35s for $150M Kingsley boost, defends PACT Act no vote
In this two-part interview on KOBI-TV's Five on 5, Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR) discussed securing F-35 jets for Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, citing $150 million annual economic impact and preservation of the 173rd Fighter Wing. He introduced the bipartisan IMD CARE Act to repeal the 16-bed Medicaid limit on psychiatric facilities, allowing more inpatient mental health treatment. Bentz defended his 2022 vote against the PACT Act as following House Veterans Affairs Chairman Bost's instructions to fix issues in the Senate, despite opponent criticism. He warned that Democratic control of Congress would trigger impeachment proceedings against Trump and others, repeal work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid, and increase improper benefit spending. On the economy and Iran war, Bentz praised Trump's actions for averting tax hikes via HR1 and preventing a nuclear Iran, while noting high fuel and grocery prices; he blamed 40 years of Democratic policies in Oregon for businesses fleeing and 42% Medicaid enrollment, endorsing Christine Drazan for governor. Sourcing relied on Bentz's statements and a physical list of 27 Democratic policy failures; no opposing experts or independent data graphics were featured.
Source: KOBI-TV NBC5