Mast mocks protest: ‘Mourning for the Democrat Party’ – Washington Examiner
The search results highlight a statement from Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) regarding the upcoming congressional address by President Donald Trump. Mast dismissed the significance of protests planned by some Democratic lawmakers in response to Trump’s speech, suggesting that such actions would not impact Trump’s message.He characterized any protests as symbolic of ”mourning for the Democrat Party” and emphasized that Trump was successfully delivering on promises he made during his first term.
Mast cited examples of job creation and economic improvements, such as the establishment of a Honda Civic plant in Indiana and a Taiwan semiconductor facility in Arizona, to illustrate Trump’s contributions to the American economy.He also mentioned the government’s reduction in spending and efforts to enhance national security, particularly at the southern border. The context surrounding this address includes a boycott from several Democratic senators and contrasting calls from Democratic leaders for a meaningful presence during the speech.
This anticipated address by Trump is notable as it marks his first return to the chambers after taking office for a second term. The speech is scheduled for 9 p.m. eastern, and it occurs amid ongoing discussions about tariffs and border control issues in the U.S.
Brian Mast mocks protest at Trump address as ‘mourning for the Democrat Party’
Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) dismissed the effect any protest will have on President Donald Trump‘s address to Congress Tuesday.
The speech will be Trump’s first to the chambers since taking office for the second time. Four Democratic senators are boycotting the speech, but House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) called for a “strong, determined, and dignified Democratic presence in the chamber” while Trump speaks. As a result, some lawmakers are protesting the president in other ways.
“I heard the Congressional Black Caucus is wearing black. I think it’s because it’s a mourning for the Democrat Party. ‘Cause the president is putting nails in the coffin right there,” Mast said on Fox News’s Fox and Friends. “He’s delivering on the American dream, making America more secure, which he talked about in the first term — on the southern border and so many places. He’s delivering jobs to the American people: A Honda Civic plant into Indiana, Taiwan semiconductor into Arizona. He’s bringing jobs to the United States of America. He’s getting government out of the way. And he’s making — for the first time in our lifetime — the American government spend less. That’s the American dream.”
The businesses moved into the U.S. as Mexico faced a 25% tariff and China faced a 10% tariff that began Tuesday. This comes amid a yearslong border crisis that included immigrants illegally crossing the border and an increase of Chinese-produced fentanyl discovered in states sharing borders with Mexico.
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During the November election, 16% of black voters elected Trump over his opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris. A survey from this year found that Trump has an approval rating of 42% among black men.
Trump is scheduled to begin his speech on the floor of Congress at 9 p.m. Eastern.
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