Padilla Statement on Trump’s First 100 Days
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement on President Trump’s disastrous first 100 days in office:
“Donald Trump has overseen the worst first 100 days of any president in modern history. In just 100 days, Trump has devastated federal programs and services that families in California and across the country rely on, tanked the stock market, pummeled Americans’ retirement funds, raised prices by waging an unnecessary trade war, terrorized immigrant communities, undermined due process, and has undone essential environmental protections that keep our air and water clean.
“Trump and Elon Musk’s indiscriminate cuts to federal programs have real consequences, threatening the health care, Social Security, veterans’ benefits, and other critical services Californians depend on. Trump promised to lower costs, but since taking office, his policies have driven prices up on everything from food, to utilities, to prescription drugs. And the cruel Billionaire-first Budget he and Republicans are trying to jam through Congress will only further raise costs for millions of Americans while adding a historic amount to the federal debt — all to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy.
“On everything from the economy to immigration, Californians are seeing the impacts of Trump’s disastrous policies. Costs, chaos, and corruption are up, while our economy, consumer confidence, and the livelihoods of the American people are down — that’s the legacy of Donald Trump’s first 100 days. California deserves better and I will keep fighting to protect our communities from Trump’s callous attacks on our economy, environment, and core values.”
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