LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Southern Nevada’s congressional delegation — all Democrats — congratulated and cautioned President Donald Trump as he started his second time period Monday.
Trump gained the election in November by 1.5% — or about 2 million votes. The president additionally turned the primary Republican candidate since 2004 to win Nevada’s six electoral votes, besting Vice President Kamala Harris by about 46,000 votes.
Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen voted to question Trump in each his impeachment trials.
“Today, we completed one of the most foundational principles of our democracy, which is the peaceful transfer of power,” Cortez Masto mentioned in an announcement. “I look forward to working with the incoming administration to lower prices, create jobs, and keep our communities safe. But make no mistake, if President Trump uses his position to hurt hardworking Nevadans, I will always stand strong to protect them.”
“Today, we witnessed yet another peaceful transfer of power,” Rosen posted on X. “I’m always willing to work across the aisle, including with the Trump-Vance Administration, to lower costs and deliver for Nevada families. But I’ll also push back on any extreme actions that would hurt our nation.”
“I will work with President Trump on any policy that achieves these goals for Nevadans and the American people,” Rep. Steven Horsford mentioned in an announcement. “And I will honor America’s long tradition of principled opposition when his policies fall short. I wish President Trump the best in office, and look forward to representing the people of Nevada’s 4th Congressional District in negotiations with him.”
“Today we witnessed the peaceful transfer of power which is essential to our democracy,” Rep. Dina Titus posted on X.
A number of distinguished Las Vegas-area enterprise figures attended the inauguration, together with Phil Ruffin and Dana White.
Rep. Susie Lee had not shared or posted an announcement as of Monday afternoon. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo additionally didn’t share a message.
