Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández on Trump Tariffs and Inflation

Crime in Washington D.C.

• 💡 Democrats are accused of manufacturing a crime crisis, while under Biden's leadership, DC saw a high homicide rate.
• ⚠️ There's a concern that DC officials may have manipulated crime data to obscure the true extent of the problem.
• 🎯 In contrast, following President Trump's intervention, carjackings dropped 87%, violent crime fell 39%, and burglaries decreased by 45%.
• 📈 Over 2700 arrests were made and 320 firearms were recovered during this period.

Republican Priorities and Tariffs

• 📌 Republicans are criticized for focusing on micromanaging DC while 99% of Americans face rising premiums and potential healthcare loss.
• 💰 The rule before the House includes a provision preventing debate or a vote on Trump's tariffs.
• ☕ Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil due to its prosecution of a former president, leading to increased coffee prices for Americans.
• 🛒 Consumers, not foreign countries, bear the cost of tariffs, impacting grocery prices and everyday items.

Call to Action

• 🗣️ Representative Leger Fernández urges Republicans to recognize the impact of these tariffs on American families and vote against "tarifflation."
• ✅ Voting for the rule means voting in favor of higher prices for coffee, cars, and car seats, contributing to inflation.
• ✊ Constituents are paying more for groceries due to inflation, and Congress should levy taxes and tariffs, not hide them.
• ⚠️ Voters are warned that supporting this rule is a vote to continue Trump's tariff policies.