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On the recordApril 30, 2025
Mr. President, 100 days ago, Donald Trump proclaimed ``the golden age of America begins now.'' But in 100 days, since Inauguration Day, ``King'' Donald has shown us that he sits on a throne of fool's gold--one built on empty votes, unfulfilled promises, and lie after lie after lie. In just over 3 months, ``King'' Donald's reign has rained down chaos and corruption and cuts and crisis on the American people. And he is counting on you not to pay attention. He is hoping you don't notice that, every day, costs are rising, retirement savings are sinking, and families are living paycheck to paycheck and they are bearing the burden of the Trump world. He is relying on all of us to roll over, accept his absolute rule, and let him and his caviar Cabinet enjoy the circus while they pass a massive tax break for their billionaire buddies out of all of the programs that would serve every family in our country. So to help us all keep track here on the 100th day of the Trump Presidency, here are the 100 damages from Trump's 100 days: In his first 100 days, Donald Trump, No. 1, propped up Big Tech billionaires at his inauguration, right here in this building. No. 2, withdrew the United States from the World Health Organization. No. 3, pulled the United States out of the Paris climate agreement to save our planet. No. 4, created DOGE. No. 5, called to end birthright citizenship through an Executive order, which is unlawful because it cannot override the Constitution of the United States. No.…
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Ed Markey
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