Springfield, IL — Today marks the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s swearing-in and in response to a year marked by unconstitutional actions, a violent administration and threats to democracy, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez reminds Illinoisans that our state remains a Democratic stronghold that will fight against every far-right attempt to dismantle our fundamental rights and progress:
“For 12 months, Donald Trump and his administration have abused this country. The list is long: tariffs have left our state’s corn and soybean farmers struggling to make ends meet. MAGA health care policies threaten working families’ ability to visit the doctor. This White House targets the LGBTQ+ community, and has no qualms about terrorizing immigrants, as well as US citizens they assume to be immigrants. They withhold funding for violence prevention efforts and most recently, child care. This is, in no way, a better America.”
She continued: “However, what Illinoisans in every corner of our state need to know is that Democrats are not sitting by idly. From the General Assembly and Governor Pritzker to Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to our Congressional delegation and local county chairs and organizers, Illinois Democrats are passing legislation to safeguard the dignity of immigrants, lower daily expenses, protect our environment, and defend reproductive freedom. We are holding the GOP accountable, recruiting candidates, supporting our neighbors when we’re attacked, and protesting against wrongdoing. We are working to improve the quality of life for every Illinoisan.”
