Democrats Unleash ‘Storm of Outrage’ Over Trump Budget’s Attack on Working-Class Americans

Democrats are in a “storm of outrage” over the passage of Donald Trump’s budget bill, which they assert is a direct assault on the economic security and well-being of working-class Americans. Party leaders have delivered scathing critiques, signaling the core themes for their offensive in next year’s midterm elections.
The bill’s provisions, particularly the cuts to social benefits and healthcare programs, are drawing fire. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been particularly vocal, highlighting the stark contrast between permanent tax breaks for billionaires and the erosion of support for those earning less, including the sunsetting of a tax break for tipped workers.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin’s statement, “if you are not a billionaire, we don’t give a damn about you,” encapsulates the party’s central message. They accuse Republicans of prioritizing corporate greed over the fundamental needs of their constituents, predicting widespread hardship.
The narrow passage of the bill, with a near-unanimous Republican vote, has only intensified Democratic resolve. They are leveraging controversial remarks from Republican senators, such as Mitch McConnell’s “they’ll get over it” regarding Medicaid cuts, to underscore their argument that the GOP is out of touch and uncaring.