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Democrats in Congress are balancing efforts to resist President Trump while pledging to work with him whenever possible after the Republican Commander-in-Chief took office.
It comes as moderate Democrats and Democrats in vulnerable seats have pushed toward Republicans in areas such as border security and transgender youth after sweeping GOP victories in the 2024 election, which the right has widely interpreted as a mandate for a more conservative America.
“My job is to fight to improve the lives of Texas families, and I will work with anyone, Democrat or Republican, who is interested in reducing costs, securing our border and keeping our communities safe,” first-year Rep. Julie Johnson, D. -Texas, who attended the inauguration, said in a statement.
“But make no mistake, I will always stand up to President Trump, his administration, division and far-right extremism when any of these people or entities threaten our way of life.”
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Democrats in red and purple states, including Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Rep. Julie Johnson, said they would work with President Trump when possible, but also stand up to him. (Getty Images)
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., who ran close races in 2016 and 2022 and is expected to run again in 2028, said in a statement: “I look forward to working with the incoming administration to lower the prices and create jobs. and keep our communities safe, but make no mistake, if President Trump uses his position to hurt Nevada workers, I will always stand strong for protect them.”
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., took a similar conciliatory tone.
“There is progress on housing, environmental stewardship, public safety, immigration reform, national security and more. I will work with anyone and any administration to seek areas of agreement and aggressively deliver for the people I serve “, he said. .
Trump was sworn in on Monday. (Kevin Lamarque/AFP via Getty Images)
“I also strongly believe that our diversity is our strength and our unity is the power to endure and succeed no matter the many challenges we face. Law-abiding immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, women and recovering families of the devastating ones natural disasters They are understandably concerned about the campaign rhetoric and potential policies of the Trump administration.”
Other Democrats were more cautious in their statements, including Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., who told X: “Today, and always, I root for this country of ours, and I wish him (President Trump) the good like him. takes responsibility for leading America.”
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Progressive MP Becca Balint said: “We must face these challenges boldly and clearly.” (AP/Lisa Rathke)
Progressive Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., however, made clear she would take a tougher approach against Trump.
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“Day 1 under Trump. We must face these challenges and attacks with courage and clarity. I am ready for the work ahead of us to defend our Constitution and will work tirelessly to address the urgent needs of Vermonters and working people of America,” he said. wrote to X.
Trump was took the oath of office for his second term in an inauguration ceremony inside the United States Capitol.
