What can Democrats do about Trump and Musk’s policy blitz? Here’s what Washington lawmakers say
Congressional Democrats, reeling from a narrow yet decisive loss in November’s election, have been regrouping while getting inundated with phone calls and emails from constituents who want them to stand up to the Trump administration and the GOP lawmakers who control both the House and Senate.
In interviews at the Capitol on Wednesday and Thursday, eight Washington Democrats said they plan to highlight the impact of the dozens of executive orders Trump has signed while relying on the courts to stop or at least slow some of those actions. Most said they would help Republicans avert a government shutdown and the economic catastrophe that could follow a default on the nation’s debts – but only if they get something in return.
Interviews are summarized with Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Marilyn Strickland, Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Kim Schrier, Rep. Emily Randall, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Rep. Rick Larsen, Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Suzan DelBene.
-Spokesman-Review, February 16, 2025