As Trump and his House Republican cronies push forward their plot to rip health care away from millions, DNC Chair Ken Martin and Democrats across the country are fighting back against their toxic attack on working Americans. From the airwaves to press calls, Democrats slammed House Republicans for prioritizing a “billionaires first” budget that enriches the ultra-wealthy on the backs of hardworking Americans and highlighted the devastating impacts Trump’s disastrous budget bill will have on working families. 

Democrats are ensuring voters know Republicans are to blame for making their lives harder, while making clear to vulnerable House Republicans that this week’s deeply unpopular vote against Medicaid and food assistance will cost them their seat come the midterms.

Take a look at some of the coverage below: 

On MSNBC, DNC Chair Ken Martin: “The reality is these programs are a lifeline for so many and in a time when Donald Trump literally has destroyed the economy and made it even more hard for people to actually live their lives. This bill will make it even more difficult for millions of Americans. … We decided to do the jobs of the Republican congressional members for them, making sure we have town halls, making sure we actually lift up the voices of people, Democrats, Republicans, independents, anyone in this country who’s being impacted by this devastating policies from this Trump administration, and we’re going to continue to do that throughout the summer, throughout the fall, throughout next year.”

In Nebraska: 

KETV: ‘1 in 8 Nebraskans rely on nutrition assistance’: State democrats urge Rep. Don Bacon to vote ‘no’ on budget bill

[McKenzy Parsons, 5/21/25]

“Nebraska democrats called on Rep. Don Bacon to vote ‘no’ on President Donald Trump’s budget bill that intends to make cuts to SNAP and Medicaid.

“District 11 state Sen. Terrell McKinney and Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb held a press conference on Wednesday in an attempt to put the pressure on Bacon.

“McKinney and Kleeb emphasized the bill would impact Nebraskans and Americans across the who depend on these programs.

“‘One in eight Nebraskans rely on nutrition assistance and more than half are families with children,’ said McKinney.” 

In Pennsylvania: 

The Keystone: Chris Deluzio: GOP Budget Cuts are Fiscally Reckless

[Sean Kitchen, 5/20/25] 

“‘Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-Allegheny) slammed House Republicans’ budget during a press conference on Friday.

“Deluzio warned that the Republican plan could raise the national debt by $3 trillion and harm millions of Americans with cuts to Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in order to pay for President Donald Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.” 

Washington Examiner: Pennsylvania Democrats condemn House megabill

[Brady Knox, 5/16/25]

“State Sen. Sharif Street, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party chairman, along with Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA) and state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, the Democratic National Committee vice chairman, aired their grievances against the House spending bill in a Friday press call. …

“Deluzio, speaking first, denounced the bill as ‘fiscally reckless,’ and claimed that conservative hard-liners voted against the first bill, ‘because, I guess, they want to take healthcare away from even more Americans.’

“‘This Republican plan is fiscally reckless,’ he said. ‘It would add trillions, by some measures, around $3 trillion to the national debt that we all would pay for. It would funnel tax giveaways to the richest people on the planet, the biggest corporations, at the expense of cuts to healthcare, food assistance, and more. It’s not that complicated what they’re trying to do. It’s dangerous. Going to hurt a lot of folks who we represent in Pennsylvania.’

“Kenyatta gave an even more impassioned appeal, using profanity while trying to portray the bill as part of a sinister plot by the rich to harm the poor.

“‘And so you have to ask the question, what is enough for these guys, who are putting their interest and their need for tax breaks at the top of the list over everything else that we should be doing?’ he asked. ‘When is enough? How many jets do you need? How many planes do you need? How many private islands can you even spend time on?’ …

“‘He’s got thin margins,’ Street added. ‘There are a number of people who need to understand that their constituents are watching and they’re paying attention, and there will be a political price to pay. And while Donald Trump may not have to run for reelection again, congressional Republicans are up there, are on the ballot, and they need to understand, and they will understand that they could lose their seats.’”

Bucks County Beacon: Democrats Keep Pressure on Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick as Republican Budget Vote Looms

[Naomi Weiss, 5/18/25]

“The Pennsylvania Democratic Party with PA Congressman Chris Deluzio, DNC Vice Chair and State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta, and PA Dems Chair and State Senator Sharif Street held a press Zoom call Friday afternoon to make their case.

“‘Even if Brian Fitzpatrick … votes against this, we need to understand that Brian Fitzpatrick is the reason we’re here,’ Kenyatta said. ‘The Republicans continue to have a very tight majority in the House. And so people like him, had they stood up in January, had they stood up in February, had they stood up in March, we wouldn’t even be having this conversation with this particular budget framework.’ …

“The DNC, since launching their ‘Fight to Save Medicaid’ campaign, has insisted that Fitzpatrick’s actions do not reflect the ‘moderate’ Republican he has claimed to be.

“‘He puts up these signs during election time about how he’s the most bipartisan, moderate member of Congress,’ Kenyatta said. ‘A part of what we need to do at this moment is not allow Brian or Rob Bresnahan or Ryan McKenzie to continue to position themselves with a label that they have not earned.’”

In New York: 

On News 12, DNC Chair Ken Martin: “In his first TV interview in the tri-state since taking the reins, the new DNC Chair warned that the president’s proposed tax and immigration package could gut Medicaid, impacting more than a million families across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. ‘40% of all children in New York are actually going to lose coverage.’ Martin, who was raised by a single mother on public assistance, framed the fight in deeply personal terms, ‘If it wasn’t for programs like SNAP, I wouldn’t have had food, and that’s the story of so many people.’” 

In Michigan: 

On WNEM: “Michigan Democrats continue to sound the alarm about proposed $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid by the Trump administration. Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten and Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel held a press conference highlighting the possible impacts the cuts could have. Scholten highlighted a family with two blind daughters who rely on Medicaid, she said the cuts would leave many families like theirs without health care coverage. ‘Cuts to Medicaid mean pulling the rug out from families like Abby’s, forcing working moms to go without postpartum support, and shuttering community health centers that serve so many across the state.’”

On WZZM: “This morning, Michigan Democrats are responding to the proposal, saying the cuts are not about fiscal responsibility. ‘We have to remember these are real people. These are families and veterans and seniors and children. 40% of our Michigan kids are on Medicaid.’ ‘No parent should ever have to face the choice of whether to put food on the table or to pay for health insurance that would allow their children the opportunity to have sight.’” 

On Fox 2 Detroit: “Michigan Democrats are sounding the alarm over those potential cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, saying 1000s of Michiganders could be in jeopardy of losing lifesaving care. Lawmakers say they’re worried about the impact on providers, especially those living in rural areas. ‘Already, we are seeing rural hospitals really struggle to stay afloat. You know when, when Medicaid is covering 43% of births in the hospital, it is detrimental, they’re going to have to make cuts, and most often, those cuts are going to be to areas where they serve the least amount of patients, and that will be in rural areas.’ Representative Scholten says cuts are also being made to SNAP benefits, though the amount has not yet been finalized.”