WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Headlines from Trump’s America and the Cost of Chaos
Note from New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Communications Marc Veasey (TX-33):
“Earlier this week, President Trump claimed the first month of his presidency was the most successful in U.S. history – even ahead of George Washington’s. This couldn’t be further from reality. In less than two months, he and Elon Musk are raising costs on hardworking Americans, firing record-high numbers of veterans, and threatening our National Security so that they can please a dictator. The American people deserve so much better.”
A SLOWING ECONOMY & RISING COSTS
Trump Has Glossed Over High Prices. Republicans Worry It Will Cost Them.
President Trump promised during the campaign to lower prices on day one of his presidency. But with costs still high, Republicans are worried the same economic factors that helped Trump win the election could come back to bite him if inflation remains stubborn.
Consumers are already tired of inflation. Tariffs are sending prices higher.
If tariffs continue, Americans can expect to pay an extra 20 cents per gallon of gas, an additional 50 cents for each avocado, and thousands more on new vehicles, almost immediately.
America is at risk of a Trumpian economic slowdown
“The golden age of America begins right now.” So declared Donald Trump on January 20th in his inaugural address. In the six weeks since that chilly day, investors and economists have started to grapple with a less upbeat possibility: that his arrival in the White House is both causing and coinciding with a period of weakness for America’s economy.
U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Strain From Trump’s Tariffs and Spending Cuts
The United States economy is starting to show signs of strain as President Trump’s abrupt moves to shrink federal spending, lay off government workers and impose tariffs on America’s largest trading partners rattle businesses and reverberate across states and cities.
Trump’s tariff chaos threatens an economy already flashing yellow lights
Layoffs are rising. Consumer spending — the backbone of the economy — unexpectedly dropped in January. Consumer confidence has plunged. A key GDP forecast suddenly turned negative. And extreme fear is back on Wall Street, with stocks sliding last month.
Egg prices to increase by more than 40% in 2025, according to USDA report
If you're a consumer who hoped the price of eggs would come back down to Earth soon, you may want to avert your eyes.
Alcoa warns Trump's aluminum tariff could cost 100,000 US jobs
Aluminum producer Alcoa said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to impose a tariff on aluminum imports, could cost about 100,000 U.S. jobs and would itself not be enough to entice it to boost production in the country.
Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rises to 242,000, highest level in 3 months
¸Applications for U.S. jobless benefits rose to a three-month high last week but remained within the same healthy range of the past three years.
Americans Want Trump to Do More for the Economy, Two Polls Say
Two polls signaled that President Donald Trump risks putting off Americans worried about the economy and inflation with the broad flurry of measures during his first weeks in office.
GOP BUDGET HARMS AMERICAN PEOPLE
Trump’s lies on tax cuts are another gut punch to America’s working-class
Trump made a lot of promises about a new “golden age” for America. But in reality, he and congressional Republicans are getting ready to sell out Americans and our future so he can deliver massive tax cuts to billionaires like Elon Musk.
The GOP’s budget plan makes it hard to conceal its lies about Medicaid and SNAP
Last week, House Republicans adopted their budget resolution, the first step toward enacting a bill that would kick millions off Medicaid and cut food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to a meager $1.67 per meal for the typical recipient on average — all while providing an average tax cut of $278,000 to the top 0.1% and adding trillions of dollars to the national deficit.
GOP Budget Cuts Stand to Deal Tremendous Damage to Rural Economies
As congressional Republicans mull slashing federal spending, a key nutrition program is on the chopping block—and everyone on our food supply chains could take a hit.
New Dem Floor Speeches
Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08) spoke on the floor to share stories from federal workers who have lost their jobs due to Trump and Musk, including one from his constituent at the National Science Foundation.
Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) spoke on the floor to discuss how cutting the Bonneville Power workforce does not improve government efficiency or save taxpayers money and instead makes our grid less reliable.
Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04) spoke on the floor to discuss the House GOP budget, which will gut funding for Medicaid risks medical care for 45,000 children and 14,000 seniors in her district.
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) spoke on the floor to discuss the harmful effects of the House GOP budget, which will raise prices and cut programs that feed kids and deliver critical care to families.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) spoke on the floor to explain how the House GOP budget will gut Medicaid, schools & affordable housing – all so billionaires can get more big tax breaks.
Rep. George Latimer (NY-16) spoke on the floor to discuss the reports that the Social Security Admin may cut more than 50% of its staff. With 10,000 baby boomers a day becoming eligible for Social Security, he emphasized that the SSA will be unable to keep up with demands if these cuts go through.
New Dems on National TV
Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joined MSNBC to discuss Ukrainian President Zelensky’s recent visit to the White House, and how Trump’s actions threaten U.S. National Security and our democratic values.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined CNN to discuss the importance of standing with Ukraine and how Trump’s actions are anti-American, appeasing dictators at the expense of democracy.
Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined News Nation to discuss the GOP budget, DOGE cuts, the war in Ukraine, and more.
Rep. Brendan Boyle (PA-02) joined MSNBC to explain how Republicans–who are in the majority–are the ones who will control if the government shuts down.
Rep. Tom Suozzi (NY-03) joined CNBC’S Squawk Box to discuss the need to cut waste, fraud and abuse, versus DOGE’s reckless approach, the need for the return of the SALT deduction, Ukraine and more.
Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) joined News Nation to discuss how Republicans aren’t lowering costs, and instead are laying off people in charge of keeping our country safe and attempting to give tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans.
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