Katie Porter: “When Donald Trump was running for President, he promised that he would balance the budget, eliminate the national debt…”

“When Donald Trump was running for President, he promised that he would balance the budget, eliminate the national debt, and protect programs that support American families. He continues to promise to balance the budget, but his latest math is based on fantasy. The President's budget cuts the programs that Americans rely on and those that Americans have invested in in order to fund more tax cuts for the wealthy, a bigger defense budget, and an ineffective border wall. If it isn't clear yet, the President failed to be truthful. He is putting special interests above the health and safety of hardworking American families. Our national debt is bigger than ever, and taxpayer dollars have been wasted paying for tax cuts that benefit the rich and powerful. Here is the stone-cold truth: President Trump is reneging on his promise to protect older Americans and those with disabilities. His proposed budget cuts billions from Social Security and Medicare. These drastic cuts and his failure to keep his word will devastate millions of Americans. Social Security has lifted millions of older Americans out of poverty, but the President doesn't think it is necessary to continue supporting our most vulnerable older Americans. The President would also slash the budget for the Administration for Community Living.…”