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Tammy Duckworth: “The simple act of parenting a child is challenging enough on its own, but our country—especially under the Trump…”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
The simple act of parenting a child is challenging enough on its own, but our country—especially under the Trump Administration—has made being a parent, particularly a mom, incredibly difficult.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing challenges faced by mothers under current policies.

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