Pelosi Statement on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Trump delivered his address to a Joint Session of Congress:

“Just like the last time he addressed the Congress, President Trump’s speech tonight was another manifesto of mistruths.

“President Trump promised to reduce inflation.  He didn’t.  President Trump promised to lower the cost of living.  He didn’t.  Instead, President Trump's budget plan raises costs for millions of Americans by making huge cuts to Medicaid — while giving tax breaks to billionaires.  Curiously, the President did not mention his cuts to Medicaid or repeat the charges from him and Elon Musk that Social Security is a ‘scam’ and a ‘Ponzi scheme.’

"All across America, people are feeling the pain of President Trump’s policies at their kitchen tables.  It is clear that President Trump does not care about the pain of the American people – but he should fear their power. 

“As Americans show up and speak out about how the President’s policies are wreaking havoc on their lives, Democrats will continue to lead the fight against President Trump's bait-and-switch assault on America — while Republicans stand and applaud it.”