ICYMI: “Devastating” Trump Education Funding Cuts Could Hit Trump Voters Hardest
Key Point: “It’s the sort of place where President-elect Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ message resonated – but also where some of his proposed policies could hit hardest, especially his promise to eliminate the Department of Education and slash federal funds to public schools. … Even a slight reduction in those… Read More
NEW: Trump Doubles Down on Playing Politics With Disaster Relief
In response to Donald Trump and his MAGA minions threatening to play politics with disaster relief, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: “As wildfires still rage in California, Donald Trump is trying to use desperately needed disaster relief as a bargaining chip for his extreme political… Read More
Democrats Highlight Administration’s Accomplishments in the States as Biden Delivers Farewell Address
Yesterday, ahead of President Biden delivering his final address to the nation, the Democratic National Committee highlighted the accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration across the battlegrounds. Four years ago, President Biden inherited office during our winter of peril – a pandemic, an economic crisis, and an attack on our democracy. Read More
TODAY: Trump’s Billionaire Cabinet Picks Want to Give Themselves Another Round of Special Favors and Tax Handouts
In response to several of Donald Trump’s billionaire Cabinet nominees kicking off their hearings on Capitol Hill today, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s billionaire Cabinet picks aren’t focused on what’s best for the middle class – just what’s best for their own bottom… Read More
NEW REPORT: Trump’s Billionaire Interior Pick Doug Burgum Has a Long Record of Conflicts of Interest
Key Point: “Now, as Donald J. Trump’s pick for secretary of the interior, Mr. Burgum could face questions about how he plans to avoid conflicts in leading an agency with vast influence over the use of public lands in ways that reverberate for landholders, energy producers and others … During… Read More
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Statement on President Biden’s Historic Achievements
Following President Joe Biden’s address to the nation, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement: “Over the last four years, I have had the honor of serving as the Chair of the Democratic National Committee under the most effective President in my lifetime. I have watched President Biden and… Read More
Project 2025’s Chief Architect Russ Vought Won’t Answer for Putting Loyalty to Trump Over Americans’ Security
Today, Trump’s Project 2025 Cabinet nominees presented another disastrous showcase on Capitol Hill as they failed to defend their extreme records – including Project 2025’s “chief architect” Russ Vought. Vought left many questions unanswered today, from his views on slashing benefits for veterans to putting his loyalty to Trump… Read More
NEW: Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick “Stand[s] By” Dismissing Deadly Wildfires As “Hype”
In response to Chris Wright’s dismissal of deadly wildfires in California as “hype,” DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: “While ongoing wildfires continue to devastate California, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Energy Department, Chris Wright, is still standing by his appalling comments dismissing deadly wildfires… Read More
🚨 TODAY: Donald Trump’s Extreme Project 2025 Cabinet Picks Take Center Stage
Today, Donald Trump’s extreme Project 2025 Cabinet picks are on Capitol Hill for committee hearings, and Democrats stand ready to fight back against their dangerous and unpopular agenda. Trump spent his entire campaign lying to the American people and trying to distance himself from Project 2025. But now, the… Read More
Pete Hegseth Still Has A LOT to Answer for After Dodging and Flailing in Disastrous Hearing
In response to Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing today, DNC Communications Director Rosemary Boeglin released the following statement: “The confirmation hearings for Trump’s Cabinet kicked off today with an embarrassing showcase of the unfitness and incompetence of Trump’s nominees. Pete Hegseth dodged straightforward questions about the appalling allegations against him —… Read More