Chris Trakel

Being elected to office — any office — does not entitle a person to use their position to attack other elected officials. On the contrary, it requires the person to be mindful and respectful of their oath of office. Trakel did not have the right to use his title of senator to imply a level of authority that he cannot claim.

During Monday's debate on HB-71, the 'Vulnerable Child Protection Act,' Senator Chris Trakel from Caldwell a small, politically motivated pediatric group.

Trakel went on to say that the board should throw out the policy and “not even consider it.” While he was speaking, Board Chair Marisela Pesina turned to briefly speak to another board member, and Trakel chastised her to listen. She gave him her attention, and he began raising his voice and accusing the board of breaking rules.

Sen. Chris Trakel, R-Caldwell, and Rep. Judy Boyle, R-Midvale, sponsored the bill, saying it is a security measure.

“This is an issue that deals with not only national security, but more importantly, Idaho security,” Trakel told legislators Thursday.

Sen. Chris Trakel, R-Caldwell said he supported the bill and would be excited to see an option for six months of supply for all medications. Trakel, who retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, said he appreciates his access to six-month supplies of medication through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.