CHICAGO (WLS) — President Donald Trump’s handle to Congress elicited sturdy reactions throughout the political spectrum on Tuesday night time.
Some native Republicans praised his management whereas Democrats say he continues to additional a “billionaire agenda.”
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As Trump delivered his handle, individuals in Federal Plaza stood in silence within the glow of candlelight.
“We’re shining a lightweight as a result of it is robust on the market. We all know that the federal government is just not standing up for our pursuits as individuals,” stated Widespread Trigger Illinois Government Director Elizabeth Grossman.
“You can’t simply fireplace federal workers willy-nilly. You may’t simply fireplace the air site visitors controllers,” stated League of Ladies Voters of Chicago Government Vice President Betty Magness.
The gathering was one among a number of within the metropolis and suburbs on Tuesday.
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Earlier, in Daley Plaza, dozens rallied within the rain, accusing the Trump administration of pursuing an excessive agenda.
“Our democracy is beneath menace,” stated fortieth Ward Committeeperson Maggie O’Keefe. “So long as I’ve a platform, so long as I’ve this group standing with me, we’ll struggle collectively for our democracy.”
However the president’s handle garnered a special response from native Republicans, together with GOP Congressman Darin LaHood, who was within the Home chamber.
LaHood issued as assertion, saying, “Tonight, President Trump laid out an inspiring imaginative and prescient to capitalize on the speedy begin of his Administration and work in the direction of renewing the American dream. It’s due to Republican management in Congress and this Administration that our nation is in a a lot stronger place as we speak than we had been a 12 months in the past President Trump and Home and Senate Republicans are creating alternatives for all People. Below Republican management, we’ve seen great funding in our nation, bringing high-paying American jobs to our communities. Border crossings have plummeted to document lows. Congressional Republicans are dedicated to working alongside this administration to safe our border, defend our communities, and decrease violent crime charges. Whereas there may be nonetheless work to be finished, I’m assured that beneath President Trump, Republicans will proceed to ship a extra affluent and safe future for our nation.”
Palatine Township Republican Committeeman Aaron Del Mar stated the president faces headwinds in his protection of tariffs however supplied different financial proposals with broader enchantment.
“When he began speaking about his tax coverage, began speaking about no tax on suggestions, no tax on extra time, no tax on Social Safety. I feel that is actually a bipartisan difficulty,” Del Mar stated.
On the opposite aspect of the aisle, Illinois Democratic Social gathering Chair Lisa Hernandez blasted the president’s tariff and tax coverage, saying he “continues to depart work Illinoisans within the mud, whereas carrying water for corrupt billionaires.”
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