Larsen Releases Statement on Trump’s First 100 Days

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released a statement on President Trump’s first 100 days in office: “Let’s look at some numbers to judge the President’s performance. 5.5% – the increase in the cost of eggs in Everett since Trump took office. (Source: comparing prices in Everett grocery stores.) 8.91% – the increase in the cost of gas in Washington state since Trump took office. (Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration ) $4,600 – the increased costs each year that the average family will face because of Trump’s reckless trade war. (Source: Center for American Progress ) 65,000 – the decrease in the number of border crossings from Canada into Whatcom County compared to the same time in March 2024. (Source: NBC News ) $9.6 trillion – the stock market value that has been wiped out since Trump took office. (Source: MarketWatch ) 60,000 – the number of federal workers fired by Musk and DOGE (Source: Seattle Times ) $4.5 trillion – the amount of tax cuts over ten years in the Republican Rip-Off budget, paid for by slashing health care, education, food assistance and other critical services people in Northwest Washington rely on. (Source: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities ) 210 – the number of lawsuits filed by Americans across the country in the past 14 weeks directly challenging Trump’s orders. (Source: House Judiciary Committee) 108 – the number of court orders from federal judges to block or pause Trump’s lawless and unconstitutional actions. (Source: House Judiciary Committee) “In his first 100 days, President Trump has driven costs up, cut critical services and trampled on the Constitution. Alongside House Democrats, I am pushing back on the Trump administration in Congress, in the courts and in our communities to protect my friends and neighbors in Northwest Washington. “Your first-hand experiences are essential in this fight. I need to hear from you about how the Trump administration has impacted your life, your job and your loved ones. You can share your story here: https://democraticleader.house.gov/shareyourstory .” ###