Political Quotes

“In his inauguration address, President Trump declared that America was entering a golden age, a new chapter of economic prosperity. For Virginians, and millions across the country, that promise remains unfulfilled. Instead of prosperity, Americans are facing economic hardship and uncertainty. This administration's steep tariffs are taking a real toll here in Virginia. I heard from a constituent, like the one who started his own small business selling action figures. After a lot of success selling preorders of the action figures, his business is now facing budget shortfalls because they don't know what the tariffs on China will be from month to month. They don't want to raise prices on customers, but the tariffs have made it impossible to plan for his business and for his future. They are not alone. Businesses, small and large, are feeling the pain all across the Commonwealth. They are unable to plan, unable to predict what this administration is going to do, and in many cases unable to keep their employees, or keep their doors open in some cases. This uncertainty is weighing on a lot of families as well. According to one poll, 59 percent of Virginians expect to face financial difficulty in the years ahead. This doesn't sound like the golden age. It sounds like fool's gold.”