LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Democrats who symbolize Nevada in Washington, D.C., condemned what they see as a failure by President Donald Trump to decrease costs for Nevada households, whereas state Republicans applauded his management the morning after his tackle to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night time.
“President Trump spent tonight’s address repeating falsehoods and attacking our allies without actually offering solutions to lower costs,” Catherine Cortez Masto, Nevada’s senior U.S. senator, mentioned in a Wednesday assertion. “From raising prices on families to threatening to gut Medicaid, Social Security, and public education funding — Donald Trump is focused on paying for tax breaks for his billionaire friends and seems happy to leave middle-class Americans with the bill. While the President offers empty words, my priority will continue to be delivering for Nevadans and lowering the cost of living.”
Nevada Republican Occasion Chairman Michael J. McDonald countered, “The contrast in the chamber couldn’t have been clearer.”
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“As President Trump laid out his vision for a stronger, more secure America, Republicans stood and cheered for the success of the American people, while Democrats sat in silence — even on nonpartisan issues like childhood cancer, supporting our workers, and securing our border. Their refusal to celebrate policies that help everyday Americans speaks volumes. Here in Nevada, we stand with President Trump and his fight to put Americans first,” McDonald mentioned.
Statements additionally got here in from Democratic Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen, and Democratic congressional Reps. Dina Titus and Susie Lee. Their statements are under:
U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen: “Nevadans sent me to the U.S. Senate to work with anyone — no matter the political party — to deliver for our state. While I’ve been open to working with President Donald Trump when it’s right for Nevada, he has made it clear that he’s not interested in taking meaningful bipartisan action to lower costs for families.”As an alternative, Trump is trying to lower Medicaid to pay for extra tax giveaways for billionaires, add new taxes on merchandise from Mexico and Canada, and provides Elon Musk unprecedented management over the federal authorities with no guardrails to forestall conflicts of curiosity. This isn’t what Nevadans voted for, and I will proceed pushing again on actions that harm our state.”
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U.S. Rep. Dina Titus: “President Trump wants us to believe our lives are getting better under his new Administration, but we are not fooled. Nevadans are already feeling the pain of higher prices because of Trump’s disastrous policies. One estimate says prices will rise by $1,250 per family as Trump’s tariffs spark a trade war and choke off the supply chain. Gas prices, for example, are set to rise because of the tariffs on Canadian oil, and housing prices will skyrocket as construction materials get more expensive. Meanwhile as we impose tariffs on our neighbors, Trump is directing the Treasury Department to ease sanctions on Russia. This Administration is making us less secure while making everything more expensive.”Nevadans are paying greater costs and seeing the lack of providers due to Trump’s cuts to the federal workforce, together with those that present essential providers like defending Lake Mead, caring for our veterans, and ensuring Social Safety checks exit on time.”This is just the beginning. Thousands of Nevadans will lose their health care coverage because of massive cuts to Medicaid. Seniors living in nursing homes will not be able to pay for their care. Children relying on food assistance will go hungry. Students will go to schools with fewer teachers. Immigrants will live in fear of mass deportations.”In simply 43 days, Donald Trump has made one factor clear. He does not care. Trump does not care concerning the important providers Nevadans depend on; he does not care about our nationwide safety; he does not care about grocery costs; he does not care concerning the Structure; and he does not care about defending marginalized communities. He does care about making more cash, punishing those that disagree with him, rewarding his pals like Elon Musk, and cozying as much as Putin. Relaxation assured, I’ll proceed to talk out towards this Administration’s dereliction of responsibility and cease its gutting of the federal assets my constituents rely on.”
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U.S. Rep. Susie Lee: “I listened to the President for two hours and not once did I hear a plan to lower the cost of living for Nevada families.”His new tariffs are rising prices throughout the board and his price range proposal will take away well being look after thousands and thousands to supply tax breaks for billionaires and large companies. When he says, ‘There can be a bit of disturbance,’ be clear, the ache can be felt by the center class.”I support his strong border policies. I support the pressure he has placed on Europe to increase investment in their own defense. I support making government more efficient. So, I’m willing to work with Republicans.”I am able to work with them to really make life extra inexpensive for Nevadans.”
State Republicans applauded Trump’s America First Agenda, saying below his management, unlawful border crossings have plummeted, defending American households and strengthening the nation’s safety. “He reaffirmed his commitment to hardworking Americans by pledging no federal tax on tips, Social Security, or overtime pay—ensuring that Nevadans and workers across the country keep more of what they earn. His agenda continues to prioritize economic prosperity, job creation, and putting Americans first.”
And nationally, the marketing campaign arm of Republicans within the U.S. Home of Representatives chided Nevada’s congressional delegation: “Susie Lee, Dina Titus, Steven Horsford and their entire party’s behavior last night made one thing crystal clear: Democrats have abandoned leadership, policy and even basic political instincts, reducing themselves to a singular emotion: outrage. This full-blown meltdown was a massive middle finger to the American people and only solidified voters’ support of the Republican Party,” NRCC spokesperson Ben Petersen mentioned.
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Horsford has posted a thread on X criticizing Trump’s actions since taking workplace. Final night time, he posted, “Donald Trump claims he’ll lower costs, but his actions say otherwise. Egg prices are up, gas is up—he promised to ease the burden on Americans, yet he hasn’t kept his word.” On Wednesday morning, he referred to as out Elon Musk. “Elon Musk needs to keep his hands off Social Security. If he has a problem, then he can call me. 140,000 people in NV-04 rely on their Social Security benefits. If he’s coming for them, he’s going to have to go through me.”
Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei of Northern Nevada hasn’t made a remark since Tuesday night time’s tackle.
