Rep. White Calls on Congressional Delegation to Act Against Trump Administration Overreach

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Erika White (D-Springfield Twp.) recently signed onto a joint letter alongside 17 members of the Ohio House and the Ohio Senate addressed to the state’s Congressional Delegation urging swift action to reassert the role of Congress in the face of recent actions by President Donald Trump. The letter sent on February 5th, called for a unified effort to counteract the troubling patterns of executive overreach. It also highlights the importance of the separation of powers as this is a cornerstone of American democracy that must be protected to maintain the balance of the branches of government.

“The Trump Administration’s relentless overreach of power is severely undermining public trust in our government. Elected officials have a solemn obligation to represent the interests of every citizen, and our nation deserves commitment to that ideal. Workers must not be treated as mere political pawns; they are striving to earn a living and support their families with dignity. I urge our Congressional Delegation to take bold, decisive action against this administration and to restore a just balance of power that genuinely reflects our democracy’s needs and safeguards the rights of working-class citizens,” said Rep. White.

The letter outlines:

1. 1. The undermining of Congress’ constitutional power of the purse by enacting a Federal Funding Freeze: On January 27, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget directed a halt to funding that was legally appropriated.
   2. The violation of legal protocols by discharging Inspector Generals: On January 24, 2025, the administration dismissed 17 inspector generals without providing Congress proper notice or justification.
   3. The administration has asserted broad, unchecked executive authority, including suspending laws and dismissing personal outside of legal procedures. These actions have resulted in an erosion of the legislative branch’s role in lawmaking.