Duckworth: “Americans Sent a Clear Message: They Are Sick of Donald Trump’s BS”

November 04, 2026 Duckworth: “Americans Sent a Clear Message: They Are Sick of Donald Trump’s BS” [CHICAGO, IL] – Speaking just hours after Democrats reclaimed the Senate and House majorities in Congress, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) emphasized the need for Democrats to seize this moment—and this momentum—to take real action to help deliver relief for the many Americans who've been left behind by the Trump Administration. Joining Governor JB Pritzker and Senator-elect Juliana Stratton (D-IL), Duckworth laid out several of her top priorities for the next Congress, including cancelling Trump's cuts to Medicaid, restoring ACA tax credits, passing legislation that drive down everyday costs for middle-class families and ending Trump's illegal war of choice with Iran. Photos from today’s press conference can be found on the Senator’s website and the full video recording can be found on the Senator’s YouTube page. Key Quotes: “Last night, Americans sent a clear message: They are sick of Donald Trump’s bullshit. They are tired of him promising one thing in the morning then going back on his word by the afternoon. They’re done with him putting his self-interest over our national interest. So we’re here today to let those folks know that we hear them. That we’re with them. That we’re just as pissed off as they are... [So] we’re going to use every seat we gained to fight back against Trump and fight for what American families really need.” “The reality is, from utility bills to grocery bills, health care to child care, far too many Americans feel like they’re one bad day, one doctor’s appointment, one stop at the gas pump away from disaster. Far too many fifth-generation farmers have told me that they can’t sleep at night, because they don’t know if they can hold on long enough to hand the farm to a sixth generation. Meanwhile, Trump has quite literally said that he doesn’t 'give a damn' about inflation so long as he makes a fortune... Well, I give a damn. We give a damn.” “Americans don’t just want a repair job. They need—they deserve—a top-to-bottom renovation... And when I become Senior Senator in January, with Juliana by my side in DC and JB as our partner here in Illinois, we will fight like hell for that more perfect Union we know we can be.” Full remarks as delivered are below: Hello everyone! Thank you, Governor Pritzker, for hosting us. I’m so grateful to be here with you all today—and to be able to say and say: Hello, Senator-Elect Stratton!! Listen: Last night, Americans sent a clear message: They are sick of Donald Trump’s bullshit. They are tired of him promising one thing in the morning then going back on his word by the afternoon. They’re done with him putting his self-interest over our national interest. So we’re here today to let those folks know that we hear them. That we’re with them. That we’re just as pissed off as they are. And that… with Juliana joining our ranks in DC… we’re going to use every seat we gained to fight back against Trump and fight for what American families really need. The reality is, from utility bills to grocery bills, health care to child care, far too many Americans feel like they’re one bad day… one doctor’s appointment… one stop at the gas pump away from disaster. Far too many fifth-generation farmers have told me that they can’t sleep at night, because they don’t know if they can hold on long enough to hand the farm to a sixth generation. Meanwhile, Trump has quite literally said that he doesn’t “give a damn” about inflation so long as he makes a fortune. And every day, his actions show that he means it. Well, I give a damn. We give a damn. That’s why you better believe that in this next Congress, we’re going to fight to hold Donald Trump accountable and deliver real results for families. It’s gonna be our priority to restore the ACA tax credits and cancel Trump’s cuts to Medicaid… Cuts that are set to kick millions off their health care plans and put hundreds of hospitals at risk of closure, just so Trump could hand Elon Musk and other Big Tech billionaires massive tax breaks. We’re gonna work to pass bills that drive down everyday costs for middle-class families… bills that look out for the people we’ve been sent to Washington to serve. Because I’ve been that little girl whose parents didn’t know how they were going to afford enough bread to make sandwiches for the week. So I refuse to let any American still facing those struggles feel like they’re falling through the cracks. And we’re gonna keep using every lever we have to force Donald Trump to end his illegal war with Iran. A war no one wanted… that has killed at least 23 of our servicemembers… crashed our economy… and put our country in more, not less, danger. Because unlike that five-time draft-dodging coward, we would NEVER use our troops as political pawns. And we refuse to let one man’s personal insecurities trump our national security. Let me just close with this: These priorities only scratch the surface of the mountain of things that need to get done in the next two years. Because Americans don’t just want a repair job. They need… they deserve… a top-to-bottom renovation. They deserve us not to just fight back against this Administration but to fight FOR policies that will better their everyday lives… things like universal child care, affordable housing and every hopeful parent’s right to access IVF. And when I become Senior Senator in January… with Juliana by my side in DC and JB as our partner here in Illinois… we will fight like hell for that more perfect Union we know we can be. Thank you. And with that let me hand it over to the next Senator from Illinois, my friend Juliana. -30- Print Tweet Next Article Previous Article