Today marks the 1 year anniversary of Donald Trump’s swearing-in. For 12 months, Donald Trump and his administration have abused this country with unconstitutional actions, violence against our communities, and threats to democracy.
Illinois Democrats will keep fighting against every far-right attempt to dismantle our fundamental rights and progress and continue working to improve the quality of life for every Illinoisan.
How To Talk About Trump 2.0
In no way, shape or form has Donald Trump 2.0 made Illinois or America greater.
Things Trump has done instead of lowering costs:
- Demolished the East Wing
- Flipped off an autoworker in Michigan
- Defunded Planned Parenthood
- Attacked birthright citizenship
- Dismantled Department of Education
- Erected a 12-foot golden statue of himself holding a Bitcoin in D.C.
- Cut childhood cancer research
- Cut public safety programs
- Gave Argentina a $20 billion bailout and undercut Illinois farmers
- Caused a government shutdown
- Paused SNAP
- Cut health care
- Laid off federal Illinois workers via DOGE
On Immigration
- Key idea: Immigrants are not the people taking away your health care, making costs rise, or preventing you from getting the help you need. Republicans are. Also, crime is declining in Illinois.
On Farmers
- Key idea: He’s done worse than nothing. His trade wars are putting farmers through the ringer.
On Foreign Policy
- Key idea: Trump campaigned on being the peace president. Now, he’s too busy leading costly military missions, invading Latin America without congressional approval, and threatening war on Chicago to keep his campaign promise of being a “peacemaker and unifier.”
On Crime
- Key idea: Trump declared war on American cities, wasted millions of dollars on deploying the National Guard, and defunded public safety programs.
On the Economy
- Key idea: Trump lied about “lowering costs on Day One.” Inflation is still squeezing Illinoisans and lowering costs is not a priority for this administration.
If Trump is this bad, what are Illinois Democrats doing about it?
- Key idea: This past year, Democrats from Illinois to Washington DC remained committed to uplifting working families and moving our state and nation forward. Despite a vindictive and destructive White House, Illinois Democrats have made one thing clear at every level of government: we will always fight for all of the progress we’ve made.
One Year of Trump Headlines that Hit Illinois
