EMILYs List Statement on 100 Days of Trump’s Chaos and Cruelty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With tomorrow marking the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term, American families are worse off than they were 100 days ago. In complete contrast to his campaign promises, Trump has sent the economy reeling, inflated costs for American families, and worsened unemployment. With his plans to cut Medicaid, Social Security, and other critical programs like Head Start, this is only the beginning of how he will make every day harder for the American people. 

EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“This administration wears economic recklessness like a badge of honor — and voters are seething. Trump won by promising he’d improve costs of living on day one, yet all he’s done is tank the stock market and skyrocket everyday expenses for American families. We’re going to put a stop to this chaos by ousting his Republican yes-men from their seats, and replacing them with EMILYs List women who are ready to fight back.”

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