The DPOC issued this collection of comments from OC’s Congressional delegation on their reaction to the State of the Union address:
Rep. Linda Sanchez:
“…While households stretch every dollar [Trump] offered no serious plan to lower costs… instead he doubled down on the same failed trade policies that are driving up prices and costing American households an extra $1,700 a year… there was no plan to make healthcare more affordable..”
Full Video here: https://tinyurl.com/mwvn7x3k
Rep. Dave Min:
“…Trump is following a well worn authoritarian playbook to undermine and destroy our democracy and rule of law. He has repeatedly violated the constitution of the United States and ignored the separation of powers that is at the heart of our Republic…”
Full Statement Here: https://tinyurl.com/2nye7z4p
Rep. Mike Levin brought as his guest Stephanie Quintino, whose parents Gladys and Nelson Gonzalez were detained and deported by ICE after going in for their routine check-in as lawful immigrants, after living in this country for 35 years, they’ve committed no crimes.
Full Video Here: https://tinyurl.com/ykprmus
Rep. Lou Correa spoke to an Epstein survivor on the steps of the capitol.
“America needs to release all of the files and follows Europe’s lead in holding Epsteins associates accountable.”
Full Video Here: https://tinyurl.com/mrkfc5pu
Rep. Robert Garcia, who is spearheading the release of the Epstein files as Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, gave a speech at the “People’s State of the Union” and brought Epstein survivor Annie Farmer as his guest.
“The single most powerful moment tonight is going to be when Donald Trump has to look up at the gallery of the US House and see the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein looking straight back at him demanding justice, demanding truth, and demanding accountability!”
Full video here: https://tinyurl.com/ymj486te
In case you missed it, California’s Senator Alex Padilla gave the official response in Spanish:
Full video here: https://tinyurl.com/ynhu5vek
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