New Dem Chair Brad Schneider laid out how the House Republican budget wages a war on working families already dealing with the Cost of Trump’s Chaos and Musk’s Mess, cutting health care, nutrition, and education funding to give billionaires more tax cuts.

ICYMI: This morning, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) joined a press call hosted by Families Over Billionaires alongside fellow New Dem Members Rep. Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33), House Democratic Caucus Chairman, and Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16). 

Complete audio of the call is available here, listen to New Dem Chair Schneider’s remarks here, and read his remarks below: 

Throughout my life, every election has always been about the economy, even going back to the famous phrase, “it's the economy stupid” – and that was certainly true in this last election. Yet at a time when the American people are struggling to make ends meet, let alone get ahead – the cost of Trump's chaos and Elon Musk's mess – what the Republicans are proposing in this budget is actually going to make life even harder on the American people. 

Note from New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Communications Marc Veasey (TX-33): 

“Instead of making good on his promises to lower costs for hardworking families, President Trump is wreaking havoc on the lives of millions of Americans. Partnered with Elon Musk, an unelected, self-serving billionaire, they are eliminating jobs, raising prices, and hurting the economy.”

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Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement against the Trump Administration’s announcement of 25 percent tariffs – taxes that are paid by American consumers – on all steel and aluminum imports to the U.S.

“Tariffs, when used strategically, are an important tool in defending U.S. economic interests, however if used like a sledge-hammer rather than a scalpel, tariffs are likely to hurt American consumers, more than they help American companies.

“While the American people are struggling with high prices, President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports will increase the cost of everything from cars to homes, appliances, and electronics. And it’s not just product costs – Americans will soon see their home and auto insurance premiums increase to cover rising costs of replacement. 

“Trump’s 25 percent steel and aluminum tariffs have broken longstanding agreements with our partners and escalated an already damaging trade war, which will likely lead to even more price hikes...