Democrats are asserting that Donald Trump’s newly passed budget bill marks a “worst budget in our nation’s history,” delivering scathing critiques that reflect their profound outrage and commitment to fighting its provisions. The legislation’s passage has galvanized the party into action.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin explicitly stated the party’s intention to “make sure everybody knows exactly who is responsible” for this “worst bill.” This signals a concerted effort to link Republican lawmakers directly to the bill’s cuts to social benefits and healthcare.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democratic leaders are highlighting the bill’s “contradictions,” particularly its generosity to billionaires contrasted with its austerity for working-class families. The expansion of immigration enforcement is also a key point of contention.
Democrats are preparing for a robust campaign leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, where they plan to relentlessly attack the bill’s provisions and the Republican Party’s role in its passage, aiming to reverse its perceived harmful impacts.