Democrats rip GOP’s ‘Silence of the Lambs’ as Trump marks 100 days
Senate Democratic leaders took the opportunity to speak out on President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office, with one lawmaker even comparing Republicans’ cooperation with the administration to the eerie silence depicted in the movie “Silence of the Lambs.”
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, representing New York, started off by sarcastically “congratulating” Trump for his supposed accomplishments in just 100 days. He criticized Trump for his embarrassing, insulting, petty, and outrageous attacks and expressed a hope that Trump could be a positive and unifying force in the United States, much like Prime Minister Mark Carney’s victory over conservative Pierre Poilievre in Canada.
However, it was Schumer’s deputy, Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin from Illinois, who painted a more ominous picture of Trump’s first chapter of his second term. Durbin accused Republican colleagues of remaining silent in the face of Trump’s damaging tariff agenda, which has led to increased commodity prices and a weakened stock market. Despite the negative impact on their constituents’ finances, Durbin criticized Republicans for their silence, likening it to a disturbing cycle of inaction.
Senator Cory Booker, representing New Jersey, also chimed in, criticizing Trump for his connection to a controversial “meme coin” that prompted an ethics probe by Democratic Senator Adam Schiff of California. Booker expressed outrage at the idea of Trump selling access to the White House to those who purchased his meme coin, calling it unconscionable.
When asked for comment, Senate Republican leadership and the White House did not respond to Fox News Digital’s inquiries.
Additionally, Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota shared her concerns about Trump’s proposed use of tariff revenue to lower federal income tax, which he dubbed the “External Revenue Service.” Klobuchar warned that such actions could have detrimental effects on markets and damage the U.S.’ reputation as a reliable economic partner.
In conclusion, Senate Democrats made their voices heard on Trump’s 100th day in office, highlighting their concerns about his policies and actions. The original HTML tags, headings, and key points from the source article were used as a reference to ensure a seamless integration into a WordPress platform.
