Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement after Trump’s address marking his first 100 days in office:

“Tonight, we heard the President falsely claim that these 100 days represent the most successful start to a new administration in our nation’s history. The American people are smarter than he thinks. They can see and feel the reality – that Trump’s chaotic tariffs are raising prices across the board, and his administration is gutting the programs and benefits that millions of Americans rely on. Trump has empowered an unelected billionaire to take a chainsaw to the federal government, and the American people are now paying the price. 

“If the first 100 days of this term have shown us anything, it’s that Trump and his enablers will take whatever steps are necessary to enact his extreme agenda, including violating the rule of law. Through a series of reckless, lawless, and unprecedented actions, Trump has caused irreparable harm to our country, economy, and democracy.

“Democrats in Congress will not sit idly by in the face of this onslaught of attacks on our institutions and our way of life. We will stand up for our values and for the rights of every American citizen. We will continue to show up and speak out everywhere in this country. And we will continue to fight back when Trump threatens our livelihoods, our constitution, and the people we serve.”