WATCH: Mike Johnson Follows Trump’s Lead and REFUSES to Rule Out Playing Politics With Disaster Relief
In response to Mike Johnson refusing to rule out playing politics with disaster relief, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: “Mike Johnson is following Donald Trump’s lead to put tax handouts for billionaires ahead of desperately needed disaster relief for Californians. Americans recovering from a disaster… Read More
Trump’s Day 1 Priority: Scamming His Own Supporters to Enrich Himself – Not the American People
In response to Donald Trump launching a new cryptocurrency product days before his inauguration, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: “On the eve of his inauguration, Donald Trump is once again focused on the only thing that matters to him: himself. Trump’s newest grift is just… Read More
IN THE STATES: Democrats Lead The Charge Against Republicans’ Attacks on Democracy and Freedoms
On Monday, the DNC hosted a press call featuring North Carolina Democratic leaders – former North Carolina Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party Anderson Clayton – to denounce North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin and Republicans’ efforts to throw out more than 60,000… Read More
This Week: Donald Trump’s Cabinet Picks Showcased Their Dangerous and Out-of-Touch Extremism
Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees kicked off their Senate hearings this week, and their incompetence, corruption, and unfitness to lead were on full display. From dodging straightforward questions about sexual assault allegations to doubling down on Trump’s tax handouts for the ultra-wealthy and playing politics with disaster relief, it is clear… Read More
NEW: Kristi Noem REFUSES to Rule Out Playing Politics With Disaster Relief – Just Like Donald Trump
In response to Kristi Noem refusing to commit to standing up to Donald Trump’s attempts to play politics with disaster relief, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: “Donald Trump already told us he is ready to use desperately needed disaster relief as a bargaining chip for… Read More
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
Trump’s DHS Pick Kristi Noem Bungled Disaster Relief and Played Politics With Border Security
As Donald Trump’s DHS pick Kristi Noem is on Capitol Hill for her confirmation hearing, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: “Just like Donald Trump, Kristi Noem has spent her career playing politics with Americans’ security. As governor, her failed handling of natural disasters left families… 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
Wall Street Billionaire Scott Bessent Lays Out Trump’s Agenda of Higher Costs, Health Care Cuts, and Tax Handouts to the Ultra-Wealthy
Today, Scott Bessent confirmed that Donald Trump’s billionaire Cabinet is dead set on an agenda of tax handouts for the ultra-wealthy, higher costs and lower wages for American workers, and cuts to health care access that could be devastating for millions of Americans. Just like the rest of the billionaire… Read More