Donald Trump is doing exactly the opposite of what he promised the American people.
He said he would lower costs and drain the swamp, instead he is raising costs and he's trying personally to drain the Treasury into his pocket.
Via @SenBooker
Senate Democrats forced votes on 20 measures to undo Trump rules that weakened consumer protections and raised costs
Republicans blocked every single one
You shouldn't be forced to pay debts you don't legally owe. But Trump's attack on the CFPB is taking away protections against this.
I joined Democrats on the Senate Floor last night to fight for a future where homeownership is part of the American Dream again.
When given the chance to protect American families from junk fees and overdraft fees, Senate Republicans sided with the big banks.
SHAMEFUL.
Via Senator @ChrisVanHollen
In December, Trump said Iran’s nuclear capabilities were “obliterated.”
Months later, he launched a “little excursion” to fix what was supposedly already finished.
Now, the only thing being “obliterated” is Americans’ budgets.
Via @senmarkeymemes
Senate Democrats led by @senwarren are on the floor today to fight back against Trump’s actions to raise the cost of living.
We will force 20 different votes to undo the ways that the Trump administration has abandoned consumers and is making life more expensive
Sen. DURBIN: As I retire from Congress, my dream is the Dream Act to become law before I go. My colleagues feel as strongly as I do about this issue, and they’ll continue to fight. I’m not going to give up on you. Don’t give up on me. Justice will prevail—the sooner the better.
President Trump is in Beijing, and the stakes couldn't be higher for Americans.
Maintaining stability and deterrence in this relationship requires strength and credibility — and President Trump lacks both.