Let's Talk About Trump and the Republican Budget
MAGA Republicans in Congress are paving the way for more billionaire giveaways at the expense of middle class and working people.
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The latest scheme from Republicans in Congress is a stark reminder of their priorities: billionaires over the middle class, greed over need. Trump's tax plan is nothing short of a heist, designed to line the pockets of his wealthy friends at the expense of programs that millions of Americans rely on to survive. Medicaid and SNAP are not just numbers on a budget sheet - they're lifelines for families struggling to make ends meet. But to Trump and Republicans, they're mere pawns in a game of billionaire giveaways.
The American people see right through this charade. In poll after poll, they reject the idea of slashing essential programs to fund tax breaks for the rich. They know that these cuts won't just hurt some abstract "other" - they'll hurt their friends, family members, and neighbors who rely on Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital services. And they're not buying the Republican spin that these cuts are necessary to boost economic growth. Instead, they see them for what they are: a brazen attempt to further enrich the already wealthy at the expense of everyone else.
We need to SHARE the stories of who will be impacted by the cruel MAGA Republican budget cuts! Here are the do’s and don'ts from our friends at Navigator Polling.
Here is the good news: Republicans are already sweating because they know their plan is a total loser, but they'll still try to force it through for their boss. We need to make reconciliation so toxic, so painful, so slow and confusing and arduous that even the most loyal MAGA puppets will question whether it's worth it. We can break the stranglehold and protect our communities from this billionaire handout.