Leader Schumer Denounces Trump Administration’s Illegal Pocket Recissions

New York, N.Y. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after the Trump administration released an illegal recissions package that would strip nearly $1 billion in funds meant to support American families:

“Trump is gleefully eviscerating programs and protections that help hardworking American families live a safe and healthy life, all while he continues to punish them with skyrocketing gas and grocery prices.

“With this rescissions package, the Trump administration is illegally stripping nearly $1 billion in critical funding that supports kids, K-12 students, small businesses, and health and clean air research.

“Americans are crying out for relief. Instead of ending his Iran war and tariff chaos that are driving up costs, Trump is rolling out the red carpet for our adversaries while stealing funds meant to help American families.

“Senate Democrats will challenge Trump’s illegal cuts at every turn and continue the fight to help American families, lower health care costs and secure our communities.”

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