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DNC: Trump Administration Announces Meager Farmer Bailout, After Donald Trump's Reckless Trade War Decimates American Farmers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025:
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Trump Administration Announces Meager Farmer Bailout, After Donald Trump's Reckless Trade War Decimates American Farmers
Donald Trump today announced a bailout for farmers who have been crushed by his devastating trade war -- after months of delays and excuses. Now, Trump is trying to soften the blow with taxpayer dollars for emergency payments that won't reach farmers until at least February, will fail to make farmers whole on their losses, and certainly won't address the underlying
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025:
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Trump Administration Announces Meager Farmer Bailout, After Donald Trump's Reckless Trade War Decimates American Farmers
Donald Trump today announced a bailout for farmers who have been crushed by his devastating trade war -- after months of delays and excuses. Now, Trump is trying to soften the blow with taxpayer dollars for emergency payments that won't reach farmers until at least February, will fail to make farmers whole on their losses, and certainly won't address the underlyingdamage Trump has done to the markets.
Experts warn that a bailout would simply be a Band-Aid, failing to remedy the long-term damage Trump's trade war has caused for American farmers and families. In the first half of 2025, farm bankruptcies climbed nearly 60% compared to 2024 -- and farm sector debt is expected to increase 5% and reach nearly $600 billion this year.
It's clear that Trump's agenda isn't farmers first or Americans first. As farmers have struggled to get by, Trump is trying to send $40 billion to Argentina to bail out their economy, even as Argentina undercut U.S. farmers in the global marketplace. The score stands at $40 billion for Argentina and its billionaire investors, but only $12 billion for American farmers and their families.
In response, DNC Deputy Executive Director Libby Schneider released the following statement:
"Donald Trump's presidency has been a constant barrage of billionaire-first, 'America Second' policies that have devastated American farmers and thrown our agricultural economy into freefall. Trump said he'll 'never do anything to hurt our farmers,' but his disastrous policies have left countless family farms on the brink of collapse, struggling to sell their crops and avoid bankruptcy. Trump has been clear that he cares more about helping his billionaire buddies than everyday Americans. Farmers don't want handouts -- they want their markets back -- and this bailout doesn't even come close to reversing the damage of Trump's trade war."
The White House repeatedly delayed the farm bailout, making this announcement over EIGHT MONTHS after they first teased it, and two months after the administration's first stated date for an announcement.
Experts warn that no short-term government bailout can make farmers whole for the loss of entire export markets. Even Trump's allies in Congress concede that the $12 billion bailout won't even come close to reversing the damage of Trump's trade war. Farmers and farm groups have been saying for months that they want their markets back, not a Band-Aid.
Reminder: During Trump's first term, his farm bailout failed to restore U.S. export markets, many of which never fully returned. Even with billions in emergency payments, farm debt and bankruptcies soared, and most of the money went to foreign companies and big farms, not family farms being hit hardest. Some farmers still have not recovered from Trump's first-term tariffs.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/trump-administration-announces-meager-farmer-bailout-after-donald-trumps-reckless-trade-war-decimates-american-farmers/
DNC: Donald Trump Can't Stop Calling Affordability a "Hoax"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025:
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Donald Trump Can't Stop Calling Affordability a "Hoax"
Today, Donald Trump is heading to Pennsylvania to attempt to assuage voters about their economic concerns -- but so far, he and his administration have dismissed the economic reality and repeatedly called affordability a "hoax." In an interview with POLITICO published this morning, Trump rated himself "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" on the economy, insisted "prices are all coming down," and told the reporter, "don't be dramatic"
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025:
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Donald Trump Can't Stop Calling Affordability a "Hoax"
Today, Donald Trump is heading to Pennsylvania to attempt to assuage voters about their economic concerns -- but so far, he and his administration have dismissed the economic reality and repeatedly called affordability a "hoax." In an interview with POLITICO published this morning, Trump rated himself "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" on the economy, insisted "prices are all coming down," and told the reporter, "don't be dramatic"when asked about holiday shopping concerns.
Nearly one year into Trump's second term, Americans feel that the cost of living is the worst that they can remember and blame Trump for high prices -- including 37% of his own supporters. This holiday season, working families are paying more for health care costs, grocery prices, and electricity bills as inflation continues to rise.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump has dropped the ball on the economy -- and now he's heading to Pennsylvania to try to convince voters that the economy is in good hands. But Americans aren't buying what he's selling. Trump and Republicans have repeatedly called affordability a 'hoax,' as Trump gives himself a pat on the back for his 'A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus economy.' The reality is that everyday Americans are struggling to get by because Trump's policies have caused surging prices and a hollowed-out job market -- and Trump has offered nothing but deflection and excuses."
Here are some highlights of Trump and his mouthpieces, including J.D. Vance and Mike Johnson, dismissing the affordability crisis:
Donald Trump
Politico: Trump rated himself "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" on the economy and insists "prices are all coming down." When asked about holiday shopping concerns, Trump shot back: "Don't be dramatic. Don't be dramatic." When asked about supporting a temporary extension of Obamacare subsidies, Trump said, "I don't know. I'm gonna have to see."
Truth Social: "Cost, and INFLATION, were far higher under the Sleepy Joe Biden Administration, than they are now. In fact, costs under the TRUMP ADMINISTRATION are tumbling down, helped greatly by gasoline and ENERGY. Affordability is a lie when used by the Dems. It is a complete CON JOB. Thanksgiving costs are 25% lower this year than last, under Crooked Joe! We are the Party of Affordability!"
Remarks at Cabinet Meeting: "Look, affordability is a hoax that was started by Democrats who caused the problem of pricing, and they didn't end it when -- look, they lost in a landslide. [...] But the word affordability is a con job by the Democrats, they say affordable. I watched the other day where some very low IQ Congresswoman talked about affordability, affordability, affordability. She had no idea. Their prices were much higher. As an example, energy, gasoline, we're now at about $2.50 a gallon."
Remarks During Announcement On CAFE Standards: "Just about everything is down. You know, this whole thing is, they use the word affordability. It's a Democrat hoax. They're the ones that drove the prices up. And all they do is say, affordability and you're supposed to say, oh, that means they had low prices. No, we inherited the worst inflation in the history of our country. They say 48 years, but let's say that's history. I don't believe that."
JD Vance
Remarks at Brietbart Event: "The thing that I'd ask for the American people is a little bit of patience."
NBC News: "I think I would certainly say voters are impatient...you've got to give a little bit of time for this stuff to work."
NBC News: "I think what [Trump's] saying is the idea that, 11 months into the administration, that we could solve all of the affordability problems created by Democrats--I mean, that's the hoax. The hoax is the idea that it's our fault and not the Democrats' fault. And I do think that's a totally bullshit narrative."
Mike Johnson
@MZanona on X: "Relax...We are exactly on the trajectory of where we've always planned to be. Steady at the wheel, everybody. It's gonna be fine. Our best days are ahead of us."
White House Officials
Question: "46% of the people they surveyed believe the current cost of living crisis is 'the worst they can remember.' So yes, it takes time. When will they start to see relief?"
Russ Vought: "They're already seeing relief and I think that has been evident."
James Blair: "The president has halted inflation and price hikes have halted and now they're going in the other direction."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/donald-trump-cant-stop-calling-affordability-a-hoax/
DNC: Democrat Eric Gisler Flips Trump +12 Georgia House Seat
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025:
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Democrat Eric Gisler Flips Trump +12 Georgia House Seat
Tonight, Democratic candidate Eric Gisler clinched victory in the race to represent District 121 in the Georgia state assembly. By running a strong campaign focused on lowering costs, Gisler flipped a Trump +12 district in yet another Democratic overperformance this year. With tonight's results, Democrats have now won or overperformed in 225 out of 253 key and special elections this year -- nearly 90%.
Democrats also made history
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025:
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Democrat Eric Gisler Flips Trump +12 Georgia House Seat
Tonight, Democratic candidate Eric Gisler clinched victory in the race to represent District 121 in the Georgia state assembly. By running a strong campaign focused on lowering costs, Gisler flipped a Trump +12 district in yet another Democratic overperformance this year. With tonight's results, Democrats have now won or overperformed in 225 out of 253 key and special elections this year -- nearly 90%.
Democrats also made historyin last month's Georgia Public Service Commissioner race, when Dr. Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard became the first Democrats in Georgia to win a non-federal statewide election in nearly twenty years.
In the lead-up to Election Day, the DNC supported Gisler's campaign, including a GOTV organizing blitz to urge Georgia voters to cast their ballots for Gisler. This is on top of the DNC's historic monthly investments into state parties, totaling over $1 million per month, as part of our mission to organize everywhere to win anywhere -- including Georgia. The Democratic Party of Georgia also invested in paid media and heavily recruited volunteers for phone banks and canvassing.
Democrats continue to run and win on a message of affordability, while Republicans like Mark Guest IV continue to back Trump's toxic agenda that kicks half a million Georgians off their health insurance and puts four rural hospitals on the brink of closure.
In response to Gisler's stunning victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Georgians deserve strong, commonsense leaders like Representative-Elect Gisler who will lower their costs and fight for them, not representatives who bend the knee to Donald Trump and rubber-stamp his inflationary agenda. Tonight's results prove once again that Democrats have the momentum across the country as we organize and compete everywhere, including in districts that Trump won by double-digits. Fresh off the resounding victories in the Georgia Public Service Commissioner races and now this historic flip, the DNC will continue to invest, organize, and compete in every corner of Georgia as we rebuild long-standing Democratic power in the Sun Belt."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/democrat-eric-gisler-flips-trump-12-georgia-house-seat/
DNC, DSCC, and DCCC Statement Following Oral Arguments in SCOTUS Case Fighting GOP Attempts to Weaken Campaign Finance Law for Their Own Benefit
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025:
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DNC, DSCC, and DCCC Statement Following Oral Arguments in SCOTUS Case Fighting GOP Attempts to Weaken Campaign Finance Law for their Own Benefit
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments inNational Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, an effort by Republicans to overturn decades of precedent and rewrite longstanding campaign finance laws for their own benefit.
The FEC and the Department of Justice under Presidents from both parties have faithfully
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025:
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DNC, DSCC, and DCCC Statement Following Oral Arguments in SCOTUS Case Fighting GOP Attempts to Weaken Campaign Finance Law for their Own Benefit
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments inNational Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, an effort by Republicans to overturn decades of precedent and rewrite longstanding campaign finance laws for their own benefit.
The FEC and the Department of Justice under Presidents from both parties have faithfullydefended federal campaign finance law - including the coordinated party expenditure limits at issue in this case - for decades. But earlier this year, the DNC, DCCC, and DSCC were forced to take action after the Trump administration's stunning refusal to defend federal law, following the NRSC's lawsuit to overturn it. The three committees filed a motion to intervene, which the Supreme Court granted, allowing them to defend federal election law against the Republican Party's challenge.
DNC Chair Ken Martin, DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand, and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement:
"Donald Trump and the Republican Party are trying to dismantle longstanding campaign finance protections - which are the bedrocks of transparent and fair elections - to further empower billionaire donors and drown out the voices of voters. Today, the DNC, DSCC, and DCCC took the fight to the Supreme Court to stand up against Republicans' attempt to erode these protections and weaken our democracy. We will continue standing strong against this blatant effort by Republicans to rig our elections. Free and fair elections are at stake, and Democrats will never stop fighting for the American people."
To view the Democratic committees' full brief, click here.
Key Points:
* The Republican Party has spent decades trying to eliminate reasonable limits on political party expenditures that are coordinated with candidates -- in effect, an attempt to eliminate an important contribution limit.
* To date, those efforts have failed at every turn, ensuring a stable campaign finance system for party committees and political candidates across the country.
* These campaign finance limits have been in place for more than 50 years and have been successfully defended at the U.S. Supreme Court multiple times.
* Taking advantage of the FEC's lack of quorum, Trump's DOJ abandoned the U.S. Government's long-held defense of the challenged statute and took the side of the NRSC and NRCC in an attempt to double down on the rampant corruption of MAGA Inc.
* The DNC, DSCC, and DCCC are stepping in and urging the Supreme Court to stop this blatant attempt to rewrite longstanding campaign finance law for the benefit of wealthy Republican donors.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/dnc-dscc-and-dccc-statement-following-oral-arguments-in-scotus-case-fighting-gop-attempts-to-weaken-campaign-finance-law-for-their-own-benefit/
DNC Chair Congratulates Miami Mayor-Elect Eileen Higgins on Historic Win
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025:
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DNC Chair Congratulates Miami Mayor-Elect Eileen Higgins on Historic Win
A Democratically-aligned candidate has not been elected Miami mayor in nearly 30 years
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Tonight, Eileen Higgins won her race to become Miami's next mayor, beating out her MAGA opponent. Higgins is the first Democratic-aligned candidate to win Miami's mayoral seat in nearly 30 years.
Throughout her campaign, Higgins made it clear that she was fighting for Miami families on the issues they care most about
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025:
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DNC Chair Congratulates Miami Mayor-Elect Eileen Higgins on Historic Win
A Democratically-aligned candidate has not been elected Miami mayor in nearly 30 years
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Tonight, Eileen Higgins won her race to become Miami's next mayor, beating out her MAGA opponent. Higgins is the first Democratic-aligned candidate to win Miami's mayoral seat in nearly 30 years.
Throughout her campaign, Higgins made it clear that she was fighting for Miami families on the issues they care most about-- lower costs, reliable transportation, and safe and healthy communities. While her opponent defended Donald Trump, Higgins offered a bright vision to make Miami more affordable that resonated with voters.
The DNC supported Higgins' victory through Election Day, including a bilingual organizing blitz to support GOTV efforts and turn out Miami voters for Higgins. In total, the DNC organizing team contacted nearly 15,000 voters and recruited and trained bilingual volunteers to take action on the ground during GOTV. This is on top of the DNC's historic monthly investments into state parties, totaling over $1 million per month, as part of our mission to organize everywhere to win anywhere -- including in Florida.
With tonight's results, Democrats have now won or overperformed in 221 out of 249 key and special elections this year -- nearly 90%.
In response to Higgins' stunning victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins' win is a testament to what Democrats can accomplish when we organize and compete everywhere, including in Miami, where Democrats have now flipped a seat that was in Republicans' hands for nearly 30 years. While her opponent was ready to rubber-stamp Donald Trump's inflationary agenda, Higgins remained laser-focused on lowering costs and improving the lives of Miami families. Tonight's result is yet another warning sign to Republicans that voters are fed up with their out-of-touch agenda that is raising costs for working families across the country."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/dnc-chair-congratulates-miami-mayor-elect-eileen-higgins-on-historic-win/
DCCC Statement on Missourians Submitting Nearly 3x the Needed Signatures to Halt Republicans' Gerrymandered Congressional Map
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Missourians Submitting Nearly 3x the Needed Signatures to Halt Republicans' Gerrymandered Congressional Map
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Following Missourians' submission of nearly three times the needed signatures to pause Jefferson City Republicans' gerrymandered congressional map, DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz released the following statement:
" Missourians hate Jefferson City Republicans' desperate attempts to cling to power. Rather than focusing on what people need - lower costs,
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Missourians Submitting Nearly 3x the Needed Signatures to Halt Republicans' Gerrymandered Congressional Map
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Following Missourians' submission of nearly three times the needed signatures to pause Jefferson City Republicans' gerrymandered congressional map, DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz released the following statement:
" Missourians hate Jefferson City Republicans' desperate attempts to cling to power. Rather than focusing on what people need - lower costs,better economic opportunities, and safer communities - Jefferson City Republicans are trying to split communities, decide future elections, and put their own ambitions ahead of the will of the people.
"With today's massive signature submission, the map will be paused pending certification of signatures, allowing Missourians to exercise their constitutional right to have the final say over their representatives.
"I'm deeply grateful to the thousands of Missourians who are making their voices heard and the countless advocates who are ensuring voters, not politicians, decide who their leaders are. Missourians have a track record of pushing back against political power grabs. Efforts to stop this blatantly gerrymandered map will be no exception."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-statement-on-missourians-submitting-nearly-3x-the-needed-signatures-to-halt-republicans-gerrymandered-congressional-map/
As Trump Heads to PA-08, DNC Chair Slams Trump's Big Ugly Bill for Raising Costs for Pennsylvania Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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As Trump Heads to PA-08, DNC Chair Slams Trump's Big Ugly Bill for Raising Costs for Pennsylvania Families
As Donald Trump travels to Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District today to try to stem the bleeding on his all-time low approval rating, he won't be able hide from the fact that his Big Ugly Bill raises costs for thousands of hardworking Pennsylvania families. Donald Trump's Big Ugly Bill costs the median household in Pennsylvania's Eighth District $390 and his chaotic trade war costs them
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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As Trump Heads to PA-08, DNC Chair Slams Trump's Big Ugly Bill for Raising Costs for Pennsylvania Families
As Donald Trump travels to Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District today to try to stem the bleeding on his all-time low approval rating, he won't be able hide from the fact that his Big Ugly Bill raises costs for thousands of hardworking Pennsylvania families. Donald Trump's Big Ugly Bill costs the median household in Pennsylvania's Eighth District $390 and his chaotic trade war costs theman additional $930. The Big Ugly Bill also cuts SNAP benefits for over 10,000 families in PA-08 alone, where nearly 20% of households rely on SNAP. It also kicks over 20,000 families in PA-08 off their health insurance.
Trump's trip comes the same day that he rated his handling of the economy "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus," despite polling showing 64% of Americans disapprove of his economic policies and 60% disapprove of his job performance overall.
In response to Trump's trip to Pennsylvania, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Despite his delusions that he is doing an 'A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus' job on the economy in the face of skyrocketing costs and inflation, the reality is that Donald Trump has no plans to address the affordability crisis he created. While Trump gave billionaires a massive tax giveaway, families in Northeastern Pennsylvania are facing health care premiums that are about to double or triple, if they don't lose their health care entirely. The last thing families in Pennsylvania want to see is the man who's responsible for pricing them out of their health care, winter heating bills, and food."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/as-trump-heads-to-pa-08-dnc-chair-slams-trumps-big-ugly-bill-for-raising-costs-for-pennsylvania-families/
