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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joaquin Castro (20th District of Texas)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Paul Tonko (Capital Region New York)

Tonko Reacts to Trump’s State of the Union

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Statement on Trump’s State of the Union Address

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04)

Congressman Baird Commends President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (38th District of CA)

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union:

“I didn’t attend President Trump’s State of the Union. Instead, I watched from my office because I already knew what he would deliver: a long, rambling, self-congratulatory speech with no real solutions for the challenges Americans are facing. 

“While households stretch every dollar, he offered no serious plan to lower costs. No explanation of how he’ll refund working families and small businesses hurt by his illegal tariffs. Instead, he doubled down on the same failed trade policies that are driving up prices, costing families an estimated $1,700 more a year for groceries, housing and energy.

“No plan to make health care more affordable or restore coverage for the millions who lost it to pay for his tax cuts for billionaires and cruel deportation agenda that is tearing families apart.

“And no plan to work with Democrats on comprehensive immigration reform or to rein in ICE, just lavish praise for his agents’ abuses and the terror we’re seeing in our streets.

“No plan or accountability. Just more chaos and worn-out excuses while Americans continue to pay the price.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Rutherford (4th District of Florida)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress and the American people:

“Over the last year of his presidency, President Trump has done more to renew the American Dream than any other president by bolstering our economy, stopping the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs over our borders, restoring American strength on the global stage, brokering peace around the world, bringing manufacturing home, and putting America First.

“The Trump administration has removed more than 2.6 million illegal aliens from the United States through deportations and voluntary self-departures. They have arrested and deported over 400,000 illegal aliens charged with, or convicted of, crimes, including the worst of the worst criminals, killers, rapists, gang members, and repeat offenders. The Trump administration has also paused visa processing for 75 high-risk countries pending enhanced security vetting to help keep our communities safe.

“President Trump, along with Congressional Republicans, delivered the largest middle-class tax relief package in modern U.S. history, saving 5.9 million jobs, by signing the Working Families Tax Cut into law and saved our country an estimated $215 billion — equivalent to $1,335 per U.S. taxpayer —through the Trump Administration’s government efficiency efforts. Promises made, promises kept.

“The Trump administration ended the Israel–Hamas war by imposing a ceasefire framework, securing the release of hostages, and enacting a landmark Gaza Peace Plan to unleash total security and prosperity for all in the region. President Trump also brokered peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Israel and Iran, India and Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, and Egypt and Ethiopia. He truly is the President of Peace.

“President Trump also secured the capture of long-wanted narcoterrorist Nicolás Maduro, paving the way for his prosecution in the U.S., and achieved a ceasefire with Houthi terrorists in Yemen, restoring freedom of navigation in the Red Sea for U.S.-flagged ships.

“Finally, as Commander in Chief, President Trump made the largest investment in our military in decades, modernizing our forces with cutting-edge technology, rebuilding depleted stockpiles, and ensuring our troops are the best equipped in history as threats from our adversaries around the world continue to grow.

“If that’s what the Trump administration can accomplish in one year, imagine what can be done in three more. I can’t wait to continue to work with President Trump to deliver even more wins for the American people. God bless President Trump and our country.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (1st District of Washington)

Trump’s State of the Union: ‘Untethered from the Reality Facing American Families’

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) released the following statement following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address: 

“Coloradans are worse off because of President Trump’s policies and the chaos under his administration. 

“Trump said he would lower prices. Instead, he cut health care for millions of Americans, enacted tariffs that raised housing and food costs, and passed a massive tax cut for the rich. 

“As Coloradans struggle to get by, the President has used his office to enrich his own family through corrupt deals. He’s protected the elite by covering up a massive sex abuse scandal he himself is implicated in.

“Trump has unfairly attacked Colorado and Coloradans’ rights. He’s sought to silence any dissent, weaponizing the federal government against his perceived opponents, including me. He’s enabled ICE to become a rogue and lawless agency that murders U.S. citizens.

“Trump has damaged our relationship with our allies, cozied up to dictators, and somehow managed to bomb seven countries in a year. Under his failed leadership abroad, America stands alone, and Americans are less safe as a result.

“Americans are sick and tired of the chaos, lies, and corruption under this President. In Congress, I will continue to fight back and lead the charge to hold Trump, J.D. Vance, and Republicans accountable for their failed policies.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mike Thompson Representing the 5th District of CALIFORNIA

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address tonight:  

“Tonight’s address was an insult to hardworking Americans. Since taking office, this president has waged an illegal tariff war that cost the average family $1,700, unleashed rogue immigration agents to terrorize people in our streets, and carried out dangerous military actions for oil without Congressional approval. 

“And when he stood in front of our nation tonight, he lied about all of it.

“Hardworking families want a real plan to lower costs, they want to feel safe in their communities, and they do not want a new forever war that risks American lives. Instead of solutions, the President lied about the integrity of our elections and threatened to make it harder for citizens to vote. I will keep fighting to hold him accountable in the Congress, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion,” said Thompson. 

Rep. Thompson was selected by Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve as the designated survivor for the State of the Union. He watched the speech from a secure, undisclosed location off campus. Rep. Thompson’s guest, Napa veteran and small business owner Bernie Narvaez, attended in person. Read more about Mr. Narvaez here. 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union Address. 

“Tonight’s State of the Union was exactly what Americans have come to expect from President Trump: a performance built on distortion, grievance, and fantasy,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “For hours, the American people were subjected to Donald Trump’s unintelligible vision of America—completely blind to the cold, cruel reality his policies have created. Here is the truth: we are sicker, less safe, poorer, and more divided. Families are struggling to afford groceries and rent. Millions have lost access to health care. Communities are living in fear. Instead of offering real solutions, the President delivered self-praise and empty rhetoric.”

“After a year of chipping away at our institutions and unleashing authoritarian ICE operations in our cities, Trump is now setting his sights on voting rights, unchecked control of our armed forces, and doubling down on his reckless, illegal tariffs,” Matsui continued. “This was not a State of the Union. It was a State of the Scam. I will fight this administration at every turn. And when Democrats retake the House, accountability and corrective action will be swift. The American people deserve leadership rooted in truth, compassion, and competence. Tonight, they got none of it.”

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