Leader Russo: President Trump's First 100 Days Have Been Bad for Workers, Bad for Businesses, Bad for Ohio
COLUMBUS – House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) today joined fellow members of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus at a press conference regarding President Donald Trump’s chaotic first 100 days in office. The president’s disastrous federal policies and corrupt governing is negatively impacting Ohio’s workers and businesses, vital programs the elderly, veterans, and public schools depend on, and the public's trust in government.
“We are now 100 days into President Trump’s final term and it is clear that his goals, his priorities, and the tone he has set, is moving the country and Ohio in the wrong direction. For many Americans, government at almost every level has become complacent. Citizens are looking for leaders at the highest levels that put people first in order to unrig the game, make government more accountable, and lead our country and our state in a better direction. Change is absolutely necessary, but not like this,” said Leader Russo. “We, as state elected officials, have a responsibility to the people of Ohio to govern in a way that puts them at the center of every decision. That means putting people over politics. Unfortunately for Ohioans, just like the reckless state operating budget recently passed by House Republicans, the president is failing in that responsibility. The people know it, and the people are the ones paying the costs, especially right here in Ohio. People deserve better.”
Ohio House Democrats center their beliefs and values around the idea of putting People First. That means always putting people over politics to ensure people get the opportunities they deserve: better pay, better healthcare, better education for our children, better support for our working families, and better retirement security for our seniors.
EDITOR’S NOTE: A picture of Leader Russo at Wednesday's press conference is attached to this release. The event in its entirety can be viewed here.