DeSaulnier Digest
President Trump has taken another step towards authoritarianism. Despite a marked decrease in violent crime in Washington, D.C., Trump claimed a crime emergency and placed the D.C. police under federal control. He also ordered more than 2,000 armed National Guard troops to patrol the streets of our nation's capital. President Trump continues to threaten a broader authoritarian power grab of other major cities including San Francisco, Chicago, and New York by trying to control their independent law enforcement agencies.
This Thursday, I am hosting a town hall in Lafayette with special guest Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), a prominent member of Democratic Leadership and the top Democrat on the House Committee on Rules, to provide updates on our work to stand up for American families and resist the Trump agenda.
AT A GLANCE
In this Digest, you will find more information on:
- Congressman DeSaulnier's town hall with California Attorney General Bonta;
- Recent community events; and
- Mark's efforts to support federal workers against attacks by the Trump Administration.
IN THE COMMUNITY
I'm looking forward to our virtual town hall with California Attorney General Rob Bonta tomorrow beginning at 5:45 p.m. on Zoom and YouTube. AG Bonta has been a leader in the legal fight against the Trump Administration's unconstitutional and harmful policies. We will provide updates on the latest from the courts and Congress and take your questions.
This week marks the beginning of a month-long district work period where I will be here in CA-10 hosting town halls, meeting with constituents, and attending community events. I'm excited to announce our first town hall of the month will be a virtual town hall with special guest California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday, August 5th at 5:45 p.m.
As you may have heard, Republicans recently passed a disastrous budget bill that cuts critical services for millions of Americans to give a tax break to the ultrawealthy. One piece that has largely been overlooked would undermine our efforts to address climate change by eliminating investments in clean energy infrastructure, which would also raise energy costs across the country and here in CA-10.
To discuss my efforts in Congress to fight back against Trump Administration policies that are undermining progress in the fight against climate change, like the recently passed Republican budget bill that includes provisions that will eliminate investments in clean energy infrastructure, I am hosting an outdoor Environmental Town Hall and Resource Fair on Saturday, July 26th in Oakley.
Last week, all but 2 House Republicans voted to pass a budget bill that strips health care and food assistance from millions of Americans in order to give a huge tax cut to millionaires and billionaires. It is hard to overstate how devastating this piece of legislation is for American families.
I’ll be candid – it has been a very dark week in our country. From the cruel and chaotic ICE raids in cities across our state to the Trump Administration’s militarization of our streets and violence against a U.S. Senator for simply doing his job, I know many of you are concerned about the safety of members of our community and the future of our nation and democracy. I share your concerns and want to take a moment to provide my perspective on these recent events and updates on my efforts to address them.
President Trump's illegal and unilateral attack this weekend against Iran without congressional approval follows a long line of antidemocratic actions by his Administration that challenge the stability and security of our nation and the future of our democracy.