Somos’ Melissa Morales on Trump’s Budget: “While families struggle with skyrocketing prices for groceries, rent, and healthcare, Trump’s solution is even more tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and higher prices for working people”
Trump’s Budget Delivers More Tax Breaks for Billionaires While Slashing Lifelines for Hardworking Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following news that President Trump’s proposed budget includes a record $163 billion in draconian cuts to vital programs for healthcare, child care, and housing and nutrition for young families, Melissa Morales, Founder and President of Somos Votantes, shared the following statement:
“Trump’s budget makes one thing clear: his promise to lower costs and make life more affordable for working people was a lie. From day one, he has catered to big corporations by pushing a budget that guts education, housing, and healthcare services millions of Latino families depend on to give the ultra wealthy a bigger tax cut. This is a deliberate attack on working families that will only increase costs and strip economic opportunities away”.
“While families struggle with skyrocketing prices for groceries, rent, and healthcare, Trump’s proposed solution is even more tax cuts for the ultra wealthy and higher prices for working people. His budget doesn’t just ignore hardworking people’s needs—it actively makes their lives harder. A strong economy isn’t built by enriching the 1% – it’s built by investing in the workers that power America.
“At Somos, we’re not waiting for change. Every day, we’re organizing, standing with workers, and fighting for every Latino family’s right to succeed. The American Dream was never meant to be a luxury only the wealthy can afford.”
In March, Somos Votantes released a poll reflecting deep economic anxieties felt by Latinos across the country. Economic issues are at the forefront of Latino voters’ minds, with 67% rating the U.S. economy as poor and only 14% saying they live comfortably. The poll also showed that Latino voters view Trump’s economic record as a significant liability: 63% believe he prioritizes the wealthy over working families, and his handling of the economy has resulted in a net -13 disapproval rating.
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About Somos Votantes
Somos Votantes is a Latino-led, Latino-focused organization that runs some of the largest independent Latino civic and voter engagement programs in the country. We envision a nation where hardworking Latinos have the opportunities and tools to fully participate in our democracy. Somos Votantes seeks to empower hardworking Latinos in shaping the future of our democracy, primarily through non-partisan civic engagement programs, by increasing our participation in elections and advocating for progressive policies.
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