Trump’s Speech was a Masterclass in Lies, Fear, and Selling Out America
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress:
“Tonight, Donald Trump did what he always does—he lied, blamed, and boasted about his failures. Instead of offering solutions, he pitted Americans against each other as cover for stealing from government programs to benefit his billionaire friends.
“This was not about fixing anything, lowering costs, creating jobs, or helping families. It was about power—his power, and the power of the oligarchs whose interests he protects.
“Trump wants people to believe the economy is booming. But wages are stuck, prices are rising, and people are working longer hours for less. Trump and Musk are responsible for the firing of thousands of public servants including veterans, shutting down Social Security offices, and advancing a budget that slashes Medicaid and healthcare to give billionaires even bigger tax breaks.
“We knew he would attack immigrants. He bragged about tearing families apart and sending immigrants to Guantanamo Bay—a military prison known for torture.
“Here is the truth: immigrants aren’t the problem. They never have been. They helped build and rebuild this country—they work in hospitals, at schools, on farms, and in all types of sectors. They are small business owners, teachers, caretakers, and taxpayers. Under the guise of public safety and efficiency, Trump is once again normalizing the dehumanizing attacks against immigrants.
“Trump wants people angry, divided, and afraid—because as long as people are fighting each other, they’re not fighting him. No matter how many lies he tells, we are not backing down. This country doesn’t belong to billionaires. It doesn’t belong to Trump. It belongs to the people who built it, power it, and the people who refuse to give up on it.
“As a proud immigrant, who represents a diverse, immigrant district—my constituents and I reaffirm we are not afraid of him. We are not falling for his lies. And we will not stop fighting for an America that works for all of us.”
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