Congressman DeSaulnier’s Statement on President Trump’s Reckless Budget Proposal

Washington, DC – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's reckless 2018 Proposed Budget.

"President Trump's budget would make draconian cuts to investments in lifesaving medical research, environmental protections, and workforce training; and proposes slashing $1 trillion from critical programs that provide health care, student loan protections, and nutrition assistance to millions of low-income Americans. By valuing massive tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy and moving an additional $52 billion to defense spending, the priorities outlined in this budget demonstrate just how out of touch the President is with the American people. The Trump budget is already drawing criticism from many of my Republican colleagues, and I urge them to reject this reckless proposal and work with Democrats to craft a responsible plan that strengthens America at home and abroad," said Congressman DeSaulnier.

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