Salaam John,

Last night, President Trump addressed a Joint Session of Congress. During his 100 minute speech, he claimed America is on the right track. The truth? A recent poll shows 54% of Americans believe we’re headed in the wrong direction. His speech was filled with empty words while his actions and policies continue to hurt working families, drive up costs, and benefit the wealthy at our expense.

Trump’s Policies Are Making Life Harder

Mass Layoffs: Teachers, factory workers, clean energy employees, and public service workers are losing jobs—not because of economic downturns, but because Trump is gutting funding and freezing essential programs. Trump’s attacks on clean energy have already terminated or threatened more than 42,000 jobs across America.
Skyrocketing Costs: Instead of making life more affordable, Trump’s policies are driving up prices on essential goods like electronics, clothing, and prescription drugs while wages remain stagnant.
Healthcare in Crisis: Medicaid cuts could strip millions of coverage, forcing families to pay out of pocket for life-saving medications and doctor visits. Seniors, disabled Americans, and low-income families are left uncertain, while billionaires pocket tax breaks.
Farmers Betrayed: His 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are crippling agricultural exports, raising costs, and leaving rural communities struggling to stay afloat.
Billionaires Cashing In: While working Americans suffer, billionaires like Elon Musk are profiting from Trump’s corporate giveaways. Taxpayer money is being funneled to the ultra-wealthy while essential services are gutted.
Attacks on Civil Rights: The administration's rollback on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs is reversing decades of progress, making it harder for marginalized communities to access opportunities.
Threats to Free Speech: Despite claiming to defend free speech, Trump is threatening to deport students and using executive power to punish dissent. Targeting students for expressing their views is a direct attack on free expression. Free speech should protect all voices—not just the ones he agrees with.
Global Health at Risk: His cuts to USAID may bring back preventable diseases like polio and malaria, leaving millions without access to clean water and medicine.

Prices are rising, wages are stagnant, and essential services are being dismantled. Working families are being squeezed while billionaires thrive.

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