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DNC: Record-Breaking First Year - Donald Trump Has Wrecked the Economy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Record-Breaking First Year: Donald Trump Has Wrecked the Economy
Donald Trump's first year back in office has driven the economy to new lows, making it harder than ever for working families, farmers, and small businesses to get by while billionaires get ahead. Trump's reckless tariffs have fueled inflation and hollowed out the job market, and now Americans are facing one of the most expensive holiday seasons on record and sky-high costs for groceries, utility bills, health care, housing, and transportation.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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Record-Breaking First Year: Donald Trump Has Wrecked the Economy
Donald Trump's first year back in office has driven the economy to new lows, making it harder than ever for working families, farmers, and small businesses to get by while billionaires get ahead. Trump's reckless tariffs have fueled inflation and hollowed out the job market, and now Americans are facing one of the most expensive holiday seasons on record and sky-high costs for groceries, utility bills, health care, housing, and transportation.Instead of fixing the mess he's made, Trump is focused on building his gilded ballroom and lining his family's pockets.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Donald Trump's first year back in office has been nothing short of a disaster for the economy. He got elected on the promise to lower prices on 'Day One,' but one year later, working families are barely able to make ends meet amid soaring inflation and mass layoffs. While everyday Americans worry about paying their bills, Trump is handing out massive tax cuts to billionaires, and his family's wealth is exploding. Under Trump, the wealthy are cashing in while working families are left paying the price."
Here's a recap of the impact Trump's first year has had on the economy:
Trump's disastrous trade war has cost American families nearly $1,200 in tariff costs since Trump took office, and consumers are footing more than half of the bill for his tariffs. PCE inflation is rising at a faster pace than when Trump took office, despite promising to lower prices on "Day One." Experts predict even higher prices next year. Inflation-adjusted wages have only increased 0.3% in the three quarters since Trump took office, after increasing nearly 2% in the three quarters before Trump took office. And a staggering 1.2 MILLION jobs have been cut in 2025, and the unemployment rate is 4.6% -- the highest since September 2021.
Trump's so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" gave billionaires massive tax cuts while making the largest cuts to health care and food assistance in history -- including $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, putting over 300 rural hospitals at risk of shutting down. Trump bragged about the tax cuts in his Big, Ugly Bill. Here's the reality: The temporary "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime" provisions are limited and help only a tiny sliver of workers -- who will get hurt worst by the devastating health care and food assistance cuts in the bill. And the bill does not really eliminate taxes on Social Security, which two-thirds of seniors already don't pay taxes on.
When Trump says the price of gas is down, he's leaving out that gas prices are only down by less than 20 cents per gallon compared to a year ago. Yet Trump rolled back Biden-era fuel economy standards that would have saved drivers around $1,000 on gas. And adding fuel to the fire, residential electricity prices are up by over 13% since January, which wipes out any savings on gas.
It's no wonder Trump's approval rating on the economy just hit a new low of 36%. Two-thirds of Americans are concerned about Trump's tariffs, and more than 6 in 10 Americans say prices are rising faster than their incomes. Even Republicans are fed up with his handling of the economy.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/record-breaking-first-year-donald-trump-has-wrecked-the-economy/
While Ohioans Struggle This Holiday Season, Vivek Ramaswamy is Wealthier Than Ever
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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While Ohioans Struggle This Holiday Season, Vivek Ramaswamy is Wealthier Than Ever
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Columbus, Ohio- This holiday season, working families in Ohio are struggling with rising costs of everything from groceries to gifts but Vivek Ramaswamy is wealthier than ever. Forbes reported his net worth has increased by 80% in the nine months since he announced his campaign for governor to $1.8 billion dollars.
Ohioans already pay more for groceries, healthcare, and countless essentials. Now as the holidays approach,
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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While Ohioans Struggle This Holiday Season, Vivek Ramaswamy is Wealthier Than Ever
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Columbus, Ohio- This holiday season, working families in Ohio are struggling with rising costs of everything from groceries to gifts but Vivek Ramaswamy is wealthier than ever. Forbes reported his net worth has increased by 80% in the nine months since he announced his campaign for governor to $1.8 billion dollars.
Ohioans already pay more for groceries, healthcare, and countless essentials. Now as the holidays approach,Ohioans are paying 26% more than last year for some of the most popular holiday gifts. Electronics are 34% more expensive, clothing and accessories have jumped up to 20% and toys and games are 17% more expensive compared to last year.
"This holiday season, Ohioans aren't wishing for an out-of-touch billionaire who clearly doesn't understand what working families in Ohio are going through," said Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer. "As governor, Vivek Ramaswamy would only work to make billionaires like himself richer."
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Original text here: https://ohiodems.org/while-ohioans-struggle-this-holiday-season-vivek-ramaswamy-is-wealthier-than-ever/
DCCC Statement on Jen Kiggans and Donald Trump Halting Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Jen Kiggans and Donald Trump Halting Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW)
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In response to the Trump Administration announcing today that it will halt the lease for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind - the largest offshore wind project in the entire country - which is represented by vulnerable Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, who voted earlier this year to roll back commonsense energy tax credits, DCCC spokesperson Eli Cousin issued the following statement:
"Jen
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Jen Kiggans and Donald Trump Halting Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW)
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In response to the Trump Administration announcing today that it will halt the lease for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind - the largest offshore wind project in the entire country - which is represented by vulnerable Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, who voted earlier this year to roll back commonsense energy tax credits, DCCC spokesperson Eli Cousin issued the following statement:
"JenKiggans and Donald Trump continue to take a wrecking ball to Coastal Virginia's economy. Kiggans cast a decisive vote earlier this year to roll back commonsense energy tax credits, and now Trump is finishing what Kiggans started by officially halting Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind. Kiggans and Trump's reckless actions will jack up electricity bills, eliminate good-paying jobs and economic investment, and undermine energy security in Hampton Roads. Kiggans has put Trump ahead of her own community, and she will be held responsible at the ballot box next November."
Bloomberg News reported in June that Kiggans " flip-flopped on energy credits " after she " cast the deciding vote in favor of the bill despite its blow to wind and solar."
Kiggans has voted with Trump 100% of the time this Congress and has fully enabled the Administration's assault on Virginia's clean energy economy.
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-statement-on-jen-kiggans-and-donald-trump-halting-coastal-virginia-offshore-wind-cvow/
Idaho Democratic Party Chair Necochea: When it Comes to Protecting Public Lands, Democrats Have the Strong Track Record
BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 20 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea:
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When it Comes to Protecting Public Lands, Democrats Have the Strong Track Record
For generations, Idaho Democrats have protected the places that make this state what it is. We believe our public lands belong to all of us, not just the highest-bidding billionaires.
Sen. Frank Church led the fight to pass the Wilderness Act and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. As Interior Secretary, Cecil Andrus drove the effort that secured passage of the Alaska National Interest
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BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 20 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2025, by Chair Lauren Necochea:
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When it Comes to Protecting Public Lands, Democrats Have the Strong Track Record
For generations, Idaho Democrats have protected the places that make this state what it is. We believe our public lands belong to all of us, not just the highest-bidding billionaires.
Sen. Frank Church led the fight to pass the Wilderness Act and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. As Interior Secretary, Cecil Andrus drove the effort that secured passage of the Alaska National InterestLands Conservation Act, the largest conservation law in U.S. history. Today, Democrats like Rep. Ilana Rubel are pushing to keep access from shrinking when state land is sold. Idaho voters back this work.
In contrast, Rep. Russ Fulcher is trying to end that tradition with his move to put federally managed public lands into state control. Let's call it what it is: a hoax. An outright sell-off can't survive public scrutiny, so he's rebranding the same years-old scheme.
But Idaho can't afford to take on millions of additional acres. Managing federal public lands in Idaho costs more than $500 million a year, and a severe fire season can drive costs even higher. That includes suppression, roads, enforcement, and recreation sites. Without a dedicated, permanent funding stream, pressure mounts to sell land to close the gap.
This is where Idaho's own history matters. State-owned land is not run like federal public lands. Endowment lands must maximize financial return for specific beneficiaries. That revenue-first mandate puts access at risk.
Since statehood, Idaho has sold off more than 1.7 million acres. Much of that land moved into private ownership, where access becomes optional and the public has little leverage. Look at what happened in Teton County this year. A fifth-generation ranching family had leased and cared for a parcel. The Republican-controlled Land Board decided to sell it after a wealthy newcomer set his sights on it.
An overwhelming majority of Idahoans oppose selling public lands, but there are dissenters. A decade ago, I gave a budget presentation where a man with a far-right outlook asked why Idaho didn't just sell land to fund basic services. He had just moved here. He didn't value our access for hunting, fishing, and recreation. He was willing to trade permanent loss for one-time dollars.
Fulcher's congressional record lines up with that fringe view. He supported Sen. Mike Lee's amendment tied to selling off thousands of acres of federal public land earlier this year. He refuses to join bipartisan efforts that block major federal land sales or transfers.
Public lands power rural communities, keep agriculture working, provide grazing space for ranches, and protect our water. Idaho Democrats will keep fighting for better management without surrendering access. Fulcher's takeover is a backdoor sell-off. Idaho should demand better stewardship and stronger leadership.
Onward,
Lauren Necochea
Idaho Democratic Party Chair
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Original text here: https://idahodems.org/when-it-comes-to-protecting-public-lands-democrats-have-the-strong-track-record/
Donald Trump Gets His Facts Wrong During Meltdown in North Carolina As He Sees His House Majority Slipping Away
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Donald Trump Gets His Facts Wrong During Meltdown in North Carolina As He Sees His House Majority Slipping Away
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In the latest of a series of unhinged ramblings, Donald Trump demonstrated that his memory is still consistently escaping him, forgetting Congressman Don Davis' proven record of showing up and delivering real results for eastern North Carolina at every turn.
While Congressman Davis is focused on real solutions to the problems facing the people of NC-01, Trump has chosen
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Donald Trump Gets His Facts Wrong During Meltdown in North Carolina As He Sees His House Majority Slipping Away
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In the latest of a series of unhinged ramblings, Donald Trump demonstrated that his memory is still consistently escaping him, forgetting Congressman Don Davis' proven record of showing up and delivering real results for eastern North Carolina at every turn.
While Congressman Davis is focused on real solutions to the problems facing the people of NC-01, Trump has chosento lie to North Carolina's working families about Davis' record because he knows that no one can beat Davis on the merits.
Let's take a trip down memory lane...
Claim #1 : "Don Davis voted against no tax on overtime" / "voted against no tax on tips"
Reality : Congressman Davis has actively supported tax relief for working people - not tax increases. He introduced H.R. 6295, a bill that would permanently end taxes on tips unlike House Republicans' temporary bandaid solution.
Claim #2: "He voted for the largest tax increase in American history"
Reality: The "Big, Ugly Bill" that House Republicans championed would raise costs for working families across the board. Congressman Davis voted against devastating cuts to Medicaid and against closing North Carolina's rural hospitals. Congressman Davis would never support a bill that would strip hundreds of billions of dollars from rural health care and local economies over the next decade.
Claim #3: "He voted yes on every single Biden disasterinflation, open borders, sanctuary cities, Green New Scam"
Reality: Since taking office in January 2023, Congressman Davis has consistently been one of the most bipartisan members of Congress, voting with Republicans on border security and immigration policy 90 percent of the time (28 out of 31 floor votes under a special rule). Congressman Davis was awarded the 2025 Democracy Award for the "Best of Bipartisan Engagement and Collaboration."
Claim #4: "Don Davis did nothing about the flood. He did nothing about the hurricane."
Reality: While House Republicans have dragged their feet and abandoned hurricane victims, Congressman Davis has been committed to helping North Carolina rebuild after Hurricane Helene. The Congressman introduced the FEMA Administrative Reform Act which would speed up the flow of federal aid to the state by cutting through the bureaucratic red-tape that Donald Trump and Kristi Noem imposed on survivors.
Claim #5: "I did it all... with a couple of Republicans from your state."
Reality: Congressman Davis has been a key part of the bipartisan disaster recovery efforts. He introduced the bipartisan Restoring Access to Mountain Homes Act, which allows FEMA to reimburse repairs to private roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Helene, critical in a region where nearly half of all roads are private and more than 7,000 were damaged. He also co-led bipartisan legislation with Republican Congressman Tim Moore to fix failures in the SBA disaster loan program that delayed aid to Helene-impacted communities. These bills rebuild infrastructure, support small businesses, and hold federal agencies accountable, clear evidence of real, bipartisan action.
Claim #6: "I never even heard of this guy... he hasn't made a big impact."
Reality: Congressman Don Davis has consistently delivered measurable, concrete results for eastern North Carolina. He voted for the National Defense Authorization Act, securing a 3.8% pay raise for servicemembers and major authorizations supporting Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, installations central to the region's economy, military readiness, and national security. He also supported the Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, a bill that extends the National Flood Insurance Program, Community Health Centers, and delivers more than $48 million for projects directly benefiting eastern North Carolina. That is real impact regardless of who claims they've never heard of him.
DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus :
"Donald Trump is incredibly nervous. Despite his demands that North Carolina undergo a blatantly political gerrymander to subvert the will of voters, he still knows that Congressman Don Davis is a force to be reckoned with. No amount of lying will change what eastern North Carolina voters know to be true - Congressman Don Davis is a fighter and he's fighting for them."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/donald-trump-gets-his-facts-wrong-during-meltdown-in-north-carolina-as-he-sees-his-house-majority-slipping-away/
DGA Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement of Bruce Blakeman
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement of Bruce Blakeman
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Today, DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on Donald Trump's endorsement of Bruce Blakeman for governor of New York:
"Bruce Blakeman won this endorsement because he is a Trump sycophant who literally promised never to embarrass the president and proudly backs his policies that are hurting New Yorkers. Blakeman is the Donald Trump of Long Island - and he is running with the President's blessing to bring the
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement of Bruce Blakeman
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Today, DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on Donald Trump's endorsement of Bruce Blakeman for governor of New York:
"Bruce Blakeman won this endorsement because he is a Trump sycophant who literally promised never to embarrass the president and proudly backs his policies that are hurting New Yorkers. Blakeman is the Donald Trump of Long Island - and he is running with the President's blessing to bring thedeeply unpopular, cost-raising MAGA agenda to Albany. As Donald Trump says, Blakeman is 'MAGA all the way' - and that is why he will never be governor of New York."
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Original text here: https://democraticgovernors.org/updates/dga-statement-on-donald-trumps-endorsement-of-bruce-blakeman/
