Congressional Democrats are balancing efforts to strongly oppose it President Trump while also promising to work with him where possible once the Republican commander-in-chief takes office.
It comes as moderate Democrats and Democrats in vulnerable seats have moved toward Republicans in areas such as border security and transgender youth following landslide GOP victories in the 2024 elections – widely interpreted by the right as a mandate for a more conservative America.
“My job is to fight to make life better for Texas families and I will work with anyone, Democrat or Republican, who is interested in reducing costs, securing our border, and keeping our communities safe,” Freshman Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, who attended the inauguration, said in a statement.
“But make no mistake, I will always stand up to President Trump, his administration, divisiveness and far-right extremism when any of these individuals or entities threaten our way of life.”
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Democrats in purple and red states, such as Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Rep. Julie Johnson, said they would work with President Trump whenever possible, but also oppose him. (Getty Images)
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., who ran close races in 2016 and 2022 and is expected to do so again in 2028, said in a statement: “I look forward to working with the new administration to lower prices, create jobs , and keep our communities safe, but make no mistake, if President Trump uses his position to hurt hard-working Nevadans, I will always be strong to protect them.”
Tail. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., took a similarly conciliatory tone.
“There is progress to be made on housing, environmental protection, public safety, immigration reform, national security and more. I will work with anyone and any administration to pursue areas of agreement and aggressively deliver results for the people I serve,” he said. is. .
Trump was sworn in on Monday. (Kevin Lamarque/AFP via Getty Images)
“I also firmly believe that our diversity is our strength and our unity is our power to endure and succeed regardless of the many challenges we face. Law-abiding immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, women and families recovering from the devastating natural disasters they are understandably concerned about the rhetoric from the campaign and the potential policies of the Trump administration.”
Other Democrats were more cautious in their statements, such as Rep. Chris Deluzi, state Rep., who said on X, “Today and always I’m rooting hard for this country of ours and I want [President Trump] as well as to assume the responsibility of leading America.”
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Progressive MP Becca Balint said: ‘We must face these challenges boldly and clearly.’ (AP/Lisa Rathke)
Progressive Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., however, made it clear she will take a tougher line against Trump.
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“Day 1 under Trump. We must face these challenges and attacks with courage and clarity. I am ready for the work ahead of us in defense of our Constitution and will work tirelessly to address the pressing needs of Vermonters and working people across America,” she said. . wrote on X.
Trump was sworn into office for his second term at the inauguration ceremony inside the US Capitol.
