Democrats, responding to the 100-day mark of President Donald Trump’s second term, argued that the American public’s opinion of the White House and Republicans in Congress — as well as concern of high prices — give them an opening to flip the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. Recent polls show approval ratings for Trump and congressional Republicans are underwater — although congressional Democrats have sometimes performed even worse.  Republicans have argued that the budget blueprint does not and will not threaten any benefits or entitlements and that Democrats are causing undue fear. Some also blame actions by the previous White House under Democratic President Joe Biden or factors outside of anyone’s control have caused higher prices.

Speeches include:

• Senator Bernie Sanders
• Senator Chuck Shumer
• representative Hakeem Jefferies
• Senator Raphael Warnock
• Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester
• Representative Pete Aquilar
• Senator Cory Booker
• Representative Maxine Waters
• Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
• Senator Elizabeth Warren