As President Trump pushes for major cuts to federal spending, including Medicaid, Democrats, particularly from the Bay Area, grapple with their limited ability to counteract his policies. Confronted with the reality that they lack the votes to stop Republicans, representatives like Zoe Lofgren have turned to a coordinated effort involving lawsuits, town halls, and protests to mobilize constituents and create a more unified resistance against Trump’s actions. The concern among constituents about potential cuts to social services is evident in their communications with lawmakers, as they strive to confront the rapid changes and uncertainty under the current administration.
While President Donald Trump and Republicans take drastic measures to curtail federal spending, local Democrats in Congress have no illusions about their limited power.
Democrats are trying three tactics to raise awareness and galvanize a new anti-Trump resistance: lawsuits, town halls and street protests.
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