In response to Donald Trump’s visit to Southern California this week, Democratic National Committee spokesperson John Weber released the following statement:

“This is shameful. Just after proposing devastating cuts to California families’ Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, Donald Trump is spending time with the only Californians he’s ever cared about: ultra-wealthy donors. Californians deserve a president who prioritizes the needs of working families over the demands of a few powerful special interests, and this November, we’ll send one to the White House.”

BACKGROUND ON TRUMP’S BROKEN PROMISES TO CALIFORNIA

Promise: “I was the first & only potential GOP candidate to state there will be no cuts to Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid.” [Tweet, 5/7/2015]

Promise: “We will not be touching your Social Security or Medicare in Fiscal 2021 Budget.” [Tweet, 2/8/2020]

Reality: Trump’s FY 2021 budget proposed cutting hundreds of billions of dollars from Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. More than 3.7 million Californians rely on their hard-earned Medicare benefits, and three out of every seven California children receives their health care through Medicaid.