Democratic boycott builds against Trump speech to Congress
- Congresswomen Maxine Dexter and Andrea Salinas from Oregon walked out during President Donald Trump's address to Congress as a sign of protest against his policies.
- During President Donald Trump's address, Congresswomen Maxine Dexter and Andrea Salinas from Oregon walked out, reflecting strong division among lawmakers present in the chamber.
- Oregon Senator Ron Wyden opted to hold a virtual town hall, where he expressed his commitment to listening to constituents instead of attending Trump's speech.
- Critics, including Senator Jeff Merkley, warned that Trump's tariffs would increase prices for families, contradicting his promises to lower costs.
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Warner Rails, Beyer Heads Boycott of Trump Talk - Falls Church News
Tuesday night’s speech to a joint session of Congress by President Donald Trump was characterized as “the worst State of the Union speech I’ve ever heard” by Virginia U.S. Senator Mark Warner, recording a statement from his car that was posted on social media in the hour after the address. He cited “no empathy” for
Democrats Under Harris' Influence Plan Disruptions During Trump's Congress Speech
A previous senior advisor of Kamala Harris’ ill-fated presidential bid has cautioned his Democratic peers against causing unneeded commotion during President Trump’s address to the joint congressional session. The ex-Harris aide issued this plea, ‘Democrats: Avoid unintelligent actions during Trump’s address.’ This was his reaction to a development suggesting that Democrats were entertaining the thought of employing props as silent protests duri…
Here's how Oregon lawmakers responded to President Trump's joint address
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As President Donald Trump delivered his first congressional address of his second term Tuesday, several Oregon lawmakers were absent from the floor in protest. During his Joint Address to Congress, the president spoke of “swift and unrelenting action” to cut down on government spending, place restrictions on illegal immigration — all while decrying the “wokeness” of the preceding Biden administration. Close …
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