WASHINGTON DC (KOLO) – Nevada lawmakers from across the political spectrum are reacting to President Trump’s address to Congress.
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto said:
“President Trump spent tonight’s address repeating falsehoods and attacking our allies without actually offering solutions to lower costs. From raising prices on families to threatening to gut Medicaid, Social Security, and public education funding – Donald Trump is focused on paying for tax breaks for his billionaire friends and seems happy to leave middle-class Americans with the bill. While the President offers empty words, my priority will continue to be delivering for Nevadans and lowering the cost of living.”
Fellow Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen said:
“Nevadans sent me to the U.S. Senate to work with anyone – no matter the political party – to deliver for our state. While I’ve been open to working with President Donald Trump when it’s right for Nevada, he has made it clear that he’s not interested in taking meaningful bipartisan action to lower costs for families,” said Senator Rosen. “Instead, Trump is looking to cut Medicaid to pay for more tax giveaways for billionaires, add new taxes on products from Mexico and Canada, and give Elon Musk unprecedented control over the federal government with no guardrails to prevent conflicts of interest. This is not what Nevadans voted for, and I’ll continue pushing back on actions that hurt our state.”
Finally, Governor Joe Lombardo had this to say:
“Tonight in his Joint Address to Congres, President Trump reaffirmed the importance of prioritizing America’s interests by securing our borders, strengthening our economy, bolstering public safety, and implementing no taxes on tips. In Nevada, we share these priorities, and we look forward to working with his administration to deliver continued results for our state. “
The Nevada GOP also released a statement of support for the President’s speech:
“Last night, President Trump delivered a powerful address to the joint session of Congress, outlining the tremendous success of his America First Agenda.
Under his leadership, illegal border crossings have plummeted, protecting American families and strengthening our nation’s security. He reaffirmed his commitment to hardworking Americans by pledging no federal tax on tips, Social Security, or overtime pay—ensuring that Nevadans and workers across the country keep more of what they earn. His agenda continues to prioritize economic prosperity, job creation, and putting Americans first.
“The contrast in the chamber couldn’t have been clearer,” said Nevada Republican Party Chairman Michael J. McDonald. “As President Trump laid out his vision for a stronger, more secure America, Republicans stood and cheered for the success of the American people, while Democrats sat in silence—even on nonpartisan issues like childhood cancer, supporting our workers, and securing our border. Their refusal to celebrate policies that help everyday Americans speaks volumes. Here in Nevada, we stand with President Trump and his fight to put Americans first.”
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