"Trump’s latest power grab isn’t just unconstitutional—it’s cruel, chaotic, and catastrophic for millions of families. This is the most radical presidential action I've ever seen. By freezing billions in federal funds, Trump is ripping apart the very foundation of our democracy: check and balances, and Congress’s power of the purse."
“This was a really badly bungled first big piece of legislation for the Trump era. They need to change course. Democrats need to get back on track, otherwise the GOP will continue to bulldoze them -- and people will get hurt. ” said Ezra Levin, co-executive director of Indivisible.
“House Democrats will have one last shot to do the right thing and oppose this bill. They stood together against the Republicans' ‘Child Predator Empowerment Act,’ and they came out looking strong, purposeful, and serious. They will be making a huge mistake if they don’t take one more opportunity to take a stand.”
Trump fled from Project 2025 because he knew it was a parade of politically radioactive, extremist policies. Now, he’s putting the guy who authored it in charge of the entire federal budget.
Senate Democrats need to show us that they’re going to fight against the MAGA agenda, not preemptively concede to Republicans when the going gets rough. We’re counting on them to get it together.”
We’re looking for Democrats to remain clear-eyed in the face of Republican chaos and only lend votes to bills that are actually worthy of Democratic support.