WATCH: Senator Markey blasts “century’s worth of damage” in Trump’s first 100 days

Washington (May 1, 2025) - To mark President Trump’s first 100 days in office, yesterday, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) gave remarks on the Senate floor where he listed 100 different ways the Trump administration has harmed the United States, including firing thousands of federal workers, implementing reckless tariffs that are driving up costs, defunding essential programs, and deporting children who are U.S. citizens. Below is an excerpt of his remarks.

“100 days ago, Donald Trump proclaimed, ‘the golden age of America begins now.’ But in the 100 days since Inauguration Day, King Donald has shown us that he sits on a throne of fool’s gold – one built on empty boasts, unfulfilled promises, and lie after lie after lie. In just over three months, King Donald’s reign has rained down chaos, corruption, cuts, and crisis on the American people.   

“And he is counting on you not to pay attention. He’s hoping you don’t notice that everyday costs are rising, retirement savings are sinking, and families living paycheck to paycheck are bearing the burden. He’s relying on all of us to roll over, accept his absolute rule, and let him and his caviar cabinet enjoy the circus while they pass a massive tax cut for their billionaire buddies.”  

The full list of Trump’s 100 disastrous decisions is available HERE.

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