Vermont’s federal delegation, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Peter Welch, and Rep. Becca Balint, held a telephone town hall meeting to address concerns about President Trump’s agenda. With 34,000 participants, they reassured Vermonters that they are fighting against threats to democracy and cuts to federal programs. Sanders warned of the country moving towards authoritarianism and oligarchy, with billionaires controlling the government. The delegation criticized Trump’s budget proposal, which prioritizes tax cuts for the wealthy over programs like Medicaid.
Sanders emphasized the importance of upholding democracy and criticized Trump for turning his back on American leadership internationally. The delegation also condemned Trump’s actions as a “lawless rampage” to undermine Congress and the courts. They called on citizens to stay engaged and fight against these threats to democracy.
The trio also addressed concerns about cuts to social programs like Medicaid and the impact on transgender individuals. Despite receiving overwhelming support from callers, they acknowledged the need to make government more efficient but rejected Trump’s approach as reckless. Sanders plans to continue his “Fight Oligarchy” message in Michigan and Wisconsin.
Overall, Vermont’s federal delegation is working to protect residents regardless of party affiliation, using a strategy of “legislation, litigation, and agitation” to push back against Trump’s agenda. They are committed to standing up for democracy and ensuring that the voices of Vermonters are heard in Washington.
————————————————————————
Note: The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not the original image associated with the presented article. Due to copyright reasons, we are unable to use the original images. However, you can still enjoy the accurate and up-to-date content and information provided.
————————————————————————
