Trump’s Billionaires-First Budget
Here’s the low-down on what is in this budget, and what you can do to take action.

Cuts to Health Care and Food Assistance
- Trump wants to rip away food and health care from millions of children and families, gut billions from programs that keep our communities safe, and cut rental assistance nearly in half for millions of Americans — all to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. The bill will cut Medicaid by at least $600 billion over a decade.
- Nearly 14 million Americans will lose health care, and food assistance that nearly 42 million Americans rely on to put food on the table is on the chopping block.
- This billionaire-first budget could also pave the way for nearly $500 billion in cuts to Medicare, a devastating blow to millions of seniors. Hospitals will close, seniors won’t get the care they need, and premiums will skyrocket.
Spikes to Prices and Interest Rates
- Despite Trump’s promises to lower costs, six Nobel laureate economists warn that the bill would add trillions to the national debt, and lead to higher inflation and interest rates — making the rich richer while everyone else struggles to make ends meet.
Guts Resources for Students and Educators
- Trump’s budget guts essential resources for students and educators, including Pell Grants and nearly $400 million for grants that fund preschool and teacher development.
Slashes Jobs and Manufacturing Investments
- The bill would repeal clean energy investments to fund tax cuts for billionaires — weakening American manufacturing and American-made energy, jeopardizing our energy independence, and incentivizing offshoring.
What You Can Do
To stop this bill and protect these vital programs, we want to hit Republicans from all angles.

Direct Pressure: Call Your Republican Senator
Since House Republicans forced through their disastrous budget bill, call your Republican Senator and remind them what’s at stake — and that a “yes” vote will hurt them at the ballot box. Use our link below to get the phone number and script!
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Local Pressure: Host a Visibility Event
House Republicans want to dodge their constituents after passing these cruel cuts, so make it known that you are fired up and paying attention. Host an event in your GOP held district that makes the most sense for your community. Visit our Event Host Guide to learn more!
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Digital Pressure: Post about the Bill
More and more Americans receive news from digital spaces year over year, and they look to folks in their life to validate what they are hearing. Spread the word by engaging your digital communities in the conversation. Post in your digital communities (Reddit threads, Discord Servers, sports forums, group chats, etc) about the impacts the bill will have on your community.
Need help? Attend our The Network Strategy Training to learn more about how to be impactful, or share video clips or graphics from below.
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