LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Monday, blamed President Donald Trump's policies on tariffs and tourism visas for the decline in Las Vegas visitation.

Speaking at a news conference at the headquarters of Las Vegas's largest union, the Culinary Local 226, Cortez Masto said she would keep fighting to reverse Trump policies, even though Republicans control the House and Senate.

VIDEO: Steve Sebelius talks to a local food server about the situation in Las Vegas Senator Cortez Masto and Culinary Union blame Trump for tourism slowdown

But a representative of the Trump administration countered that the economy is growing faster than it did under former President Joe Biden, and predicted that things would be better in 2026.

Said Cortez Masto: "Right now, what we're

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