Minnesota DFL Chairman Ken Martin Reacts to Trump’s First Congressional Address

DFL Chairman Ken Martin Reacts to Trump’s First Congressional Address

“Tonight, Trump made his first address to Congress. After a month of his presidency, we saw exactly what we expected; more hate, more lies, and more fear-mongering.

“We’re less than a month into Trump’s presidency and he has abandoned all his promises to fight corruption or stand up for the regular guy. He said he would stand up for working people and on day one of his presidency he broke that promise.

“During the speech, we heard Trump try to justify his extreme agenda and rationalize his first month in office. We heard him say that his Muslim ban, immigration raids, ripping apart of families, attacks on the media, and dangerous cabinet picks were just the beginning of him delivering on his promise to make ‘America great again’.

“But what’s so great about Trump’s vision of America? Whether it is the Muslim ban, the immigration raids, attacks on civil and human rights, or demonizing the press—tonight’s speech reminded us that we’re in a critical time for our democracy. It reminded us that we must keep up the pressure and continue holding Trump accountable for his actions.”