Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Accuses GOP of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse on House Floor

Accusations Against Republicans

• 🎯 Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández stated that Republicans are destroying "that which is good and kind in America," referencing Abraham Lincoln's quote about America being the "last best hope of earth."
• 💡 She criticized the rescissions bill, claiming it defunds essential public services like public radio and TV, global public health initiatives, and peace efforts.
• 💰 Specific examples cited include taking "Elmo off the air" due to a tax break for billionaires, and defunding tribal radio and rural broadcasting.
• 💸 The congresswoman highlighted alleged personal spending by Donald Trump, including $56 million on golf and a $45 million birthday parade, which she termed "waste, fraud, and abuse."

Impact on Public Programs

• 🚫 The bill is criticized for not protecting tribal broadcasting, emergency alerts, or working families who depend on public media for news, safety, and education.
• 🍽️ Fernández accused Republicans of "eating your public programs to serve caviar to their donors."
• 📺 The public is reminded of who supported public programs like Big Bird and who allegedly "strangled him."