What A Day How Democrats Will Make Trump Own His Disastrous Spending Bill
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Jul 8, 2025 
Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader, dives deep into the fallout from Trump's controversial spending bill. He discusses how Democrats plan to leverage its unpopularity to reclaim power in Congress. Jeffries emphasizes the urgency of engaging with constituents on the impacts of healthcare and immigration policies. He also highlights the significant shift among independent voters and the need for innovative outreach strategies to counter misinformation, particularly about climate change and its repercussions.
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Bill's Unpopularity and Danger
- The new spending bill is deeply unpopular and projected to hurt millions by cutting health care and nutrition assistance.
- Democrats plan to link Republicans to this legislation's worst effects in upcoming elections.
Democrats' Engagement Strategy
- Democrats will increase public engagement through town halls, rallies, and direct outreach in Republican districts.
- They aim to expose all Republicans who support the bill to voter backlash, even those who claim to be moderate.
Truth About Work Requirements
- Work requirements for safety net programs are often just bureaucratic hurdles to deny benefits.
- Most recipients who can work already do, so these requirements do not reflect actual work participation.