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Colorado’s Polis backs Trump’s halt on penny production: ‘Great move’

Colorado Governor Jared Polis praised President Donald Trump's decision to stop penny production, calling it a 'great move' and highlighting fiscal and environmental benefits.
Trump stated that minting pennies costs more than their value, aiming to reduce waste in the federal budget.
Polis emphasized that eliminating the penny could save taxpayers over $300 million annually, as each penny costs over three cents to produce.
Despite his support for the penny halt, Polis criticized Trump's tariffs, stating they would harm Coloradans and increase living costs.

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🔔 The Liberty Daily

"Good Idea": Some Democrats Embrace President Trump's Plan to Eliminate the Penny - 🔔 The Liberty Daily

(American Political Report)—President Donald Trump’s recent directive to halt the production of new pennies has garnered bipartisan support, notably from Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada. Senator Rosen praised the move as a “common sense” decision, emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility. She stated, “I’m not afraid to embrace a good idea, regardless of its origin.” I’m not afraid to embrace a good idea when it comes from th…

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“Good Idea”: Some Democrats Embrace President Trump’s Plan to Eliminate the Penny

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Newsmax

Colorado Dem. Gov. Polis: 'Great Move' to Axe Penny

In response to Trump's announcement, Polis pointed out the benefits of eliminating the one-cent coin, which he said are both fiscal and environmental.

12 days ago·Washington, United States

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New York Post

Democratic governor applauds Trump for scrapping the penny: ‘Great move’

Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis praised President Trump on Monday for instructing the Treasury Department to halt production of pennies, which cost more than their value to mint.

12 days ago·New York, United States

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Newsweek

Democratic governor praises Trump's "great" penny decision

Colorado Governor Jared Polis cheered Trump's move for additional environmental benefits if the penny's production is haulted.

12 days ago·United States

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The Hill

Colorado’s Polis backs Trump’s halt on penny production: ‘Great move’

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) on Monday backed President Trump’s direction to halt penny production, calling it a “great move.” On Sunday, Trump announced that he had requested that the Treasury Department stop producing pennies. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is…

12 days ago·Washington, United States

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