As Trump aims to dismantle large swaths of US government, growing outcry from Democrats appears to be having an effect

Summary

Democrats are ramping up opposition to Trump and Musk’s brazen assault on the federal government, which critics see as a constitutional crisis.

Protests erupted after Musk’s DOGE accessed taxpayer data, prompting Democratic lawmakers to pledge stronger resistance.

Senate Democrats staged an all-night protest against budget chief Russell Vought, while some senators vowed to block Trump’s nominees. Hakeem Jeffries introduced legislation to curb DOGE, as activists push for McConnell-style obstruction.

Nationwide protests and lawsuits signal a revived anti-Trump resistance.

Growing grassroots engagement and local officials taking steps to counter Trump’s agenda reflect intensifying opposition.

  • PowerCrazy@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    2 days ago

    If they had 60+ votes in the Senate and a strong majority in the house like they should, I would fully expect them to pass good legislation.

    Why did they need 60 votes? Could they have done something in the senate without 60? Think carefully.

      • PowerCrazy@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        1 day ago

        That’s extremely convenient. So the ones that didn’t want to pass legislation that would reflect the democratic party’s values and platform were not funded anymore and kicked from the party right? So they all had strong well-funded primary contender’s and couldn’t run as democrats anymore in the general election right?

        • MegaUltraChicken@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          1 day ago

          So you’re going to try and lecture people on Democratic party politics but aren’t aware that’s exactly what happened? Sinema and Manchin were ostracized and are not only no longer Democrats, they no longer hold office.

          Nice talking with you, but I’m not going to waste my time if you’re here in bad faith or completely uninformed. Have a nice day!

          • PowerCrazy@lemmy.mlEnglish
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            6 hours ago

            They weren’t primaried, they just didn’t run again. Manchin specifically got to serve multiple terms despite blowing up multiple democratic initiatives during Obama’s term. He had the full support of the DNC and absolutely wasn’t “ostracized” from the party. Similar to Fetterman, if he chooses to run again for senate, he will also have the full backing of the DNC and will be able to run as a democrat.