He’s tanking our economy – on purpose
Donald Trump is taking a wrecking ball to our economy with his tariffs. Meanwhile, most Republicans seem happy to stand by and let him do it. Republicans have the power to stop these tariffs in their tracks, but most are choosing to sit by and let the chips fall where they may.
Trump announced a sweeping set of tariffs last week. And even though he's paused some of them (after sending financial markets into turmoil), Trump's reckless acts are on track to drive up the price of everyday goods that Americans buy and have accelerated fears of a recession. He's treating the pocketbooks and livelihoods of the middle class like pawns in a political game, all while he pressures Congress to pass another round of tax cuts for billionaires.
So far, Republican leaders in Congress have little to say about containing the damage caused by the tariffs. But, when asked, they have plenty to say about passing billionaire tax cuts.
The American people see right through this misplaced set of priorities. They are showing up in record numbers – at town halls, at rallies, at the ballot box in special elections – to DEMAND that Republicans show a bit of spine and stop an out-of-control President from sabotaging our country further.
Congress has the power to pass legislation today that would roll back the President's authority to levy tariffs without oversight. I urge Republicans in the House and Senate to bring such a bill to a vote — we cannot let their cowardice continue.
More soon,
Ron
