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The Socialist Program with Brian Becker
Trump’s 2024 Announcement Speech Debunked — His Real Record Against Workers
Nov 17, 2022
Eugene Puryear, author and activist, joins Brian to debunk Trump's claim of being a champion of the working class. They discuss his anti-worker policies, the manipulation of the tax code, and the misconception of the Democratic Party. They also explore the corporate agenda, Trump's response to protests, and the need for an independent political movement.
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- Trump's administration opposed policies benefiting working families, such as affordable childcare and paid family leave.
- The failure of the Build Back Better plan highlights the Democratic Party's pro-capitalist agenda and inability to deliver on progressive policies.
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Trump's false portrayal as a friend of the working class
Despite presenting himself as a friend of the working class, Donald Trump's record and policies show otherwise. His administration opposed policies that would benefit working families, such as affordable childcare and paid family leave. Trump's National Labor Relations Board favored employers, making it harder for low-wage workers to demand fair wages and better working conditions. He also vetoed a law that would raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, affecting 32 million workers. Trump's tax cuts primarily benefited corporations and the wealthy, while the federal minimum wage remains at $7.25, unchanged since 2009.
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