Holding Trump Accountable One Year After the Big Ugly Bill
This month, Americans across the country joined together to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding. We hope you had a chance to reflect and honor our country’s history.
With the midterms quickly approaching, Democrats have been organizing and securing major victories at the local, state, and national levels. From fighting in Congress to winning in the courts, we are taking every opportunity to hold the Trump administration accountable, deliver real change for hard-working families, and unseat MAGA politicians at every level.
This week, let’s take a look at recent Supreme Court victories, spotlight our Democratic nominees, and expose the impact of Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill one year later.
Democrats are committed to delivering real change for American families and preserving the values that truly make this country great. When we stand together, we succeed. We’re grateful to have you stand by our side.
One Year Later: Trump’s Big Ugly Bill Continues To Wage War on Working Families
Last week marked one year since Donald Trump signed his Big Ugly Bill into law, the largest wealth transfer from low-income Americans to the top 1% in history.
One year after their bill, healthcare was stripped away from eight million Americans, 95% of families saw their taxes increase, and more than two million children are set to lose food assistance. The bill was the most unpopular bill signed in decades. Trump’s bill took $1,200 per year from the poorest households while giving the wealthiest Americans nearly $14,000. This billionaire-first legislation stripped necessities away from working families, all while giving massive tax breaks to big corporations.
Last week, Trump even admitted his allegiance to billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Hear what he has to say about his billionaire buddies:
It’s a policy of cruelty and corruption, and Democrats are fighting tooth and nail in Congress and at the state level to lower the costs that Trump is skyrocketing. Earlier this year, House Democrats forced Republicans to pass legislation that would restore Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to lower healthcare costs. Additionally, Democrats passed a war powers resolution in the House directing Trump to end his war with Iran and ease the sky-high cost of gas prices.
When we win back majorities in Congress, we’ll put an end to Trump’s agenda for good.
Supreme Court Protects Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed what we already knew, that the 14th Amendment contains a promise that anyone born on American soil is an American citizen, with only the smallest of exceptions.
Since taking office, the Trump administration has incessantly used anti-immigrant, racist arguments in various attempts to strip citizens of their constitutional rights. The White House argued that children who are born on American soil are not citizens according to the Constitution, despite over a century of precedent.
In Trump v. Barbara, the Supreme Court rejected his efforts to strip away these 14th Amendment protections of birthright citizenship, affirming a core American principle: Anyone born in the United States is a citizen of the United States.
The decision follows yet another failure for the GOP. In RNC v. Watson, our legal team just beat the RNC at the Supreme Court to protect mail-in voting. This major win will protect eligible voters from losing their rights because of postal delays, ensuring that every American can make their voice heard in elections.
Our team at the DNC is fighting every day to protect your rights in the face of Trump and his authoritarian allies.
We will continue to wage our battle in the courts, in Congress, and on the campaign trail to protect the constitutional rights of American citizens and fight back against a Republican Party hellbent on rolling them back.
Congratulating Our Democratic Nominees
Another Tuesday, another election day! Here are some of the newest candidates and information on how you can get involved in their campaigns.
Phil Weiser Wins the Gubernatorial Nomination in Colorado
Congratulations to Phil Weiser on winning the Democratic primary to be the next governor of Colorado!
Weiser is an experienced lawyer and the current attorney general who has dedicated his career to helping others. As governor, Weiser will work tirelessly to make housing and healthcare affordable for families across the state, support small businesses, and fight for the rights of every Coloradan. We’re so excited to support him through the general election and elect a governor who will fight for a better Colorado.
John Hickenlooper Secures Colorado Senate Nomination
Congratulations to John Hickenlooper on winning the Colorado Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate!
A former geologist and small business owner who rose to become the mayor of Denver and governor of Colorado, Hickenlooper has spent his time in politics expanding healthcare access, fighting to protect the environment, and enacting community safety legislation. Let’s protect this seat and send him back to Washington in November!
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Phone Bank For Democrats
Election season is in full swing, and Democrats need your support to win elections up and down the ballot.
Join us for a phone bank to ensure that voters nationwide are educated about their elections, candidates, and how to make their voices heard at the polls. We provide step-by-step training for callers to ensure that you have successful conversations and make genuine connections with voters.
Interested in volunteering? Sign up today!
Spread the Word on Social Media
You can take a stand right from your phone. Using social media to amplify our message is a great way to get involved and spread the word on what Democrats are fighting for. Check out our toolkits to celebrate the wins and hold Trump accountable on your own page.
Best,
Olivia
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