Alabama’s Republican lawmakers praised President Donald Trump’s recent address to Congress, highlighting his efforts to cut wasteful government spending. Meanwhile, Democrats like Rep. Shomari Figures criticized Trump for not addressing solutions to lower costs for Americans. House Republicans met with Elon Musk to discuss the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) efforts to reduce the federal government, with Rep. Gary Palmer expressing hopes for job opportunities in the future.
First Lady Melania Trump invited Alabamian Jeff Denard to the address, where Trump praised him as an example of the need for new tariffs to protect American jobs. However, economists warn that these tariffs could hurt consumers. Rep. Terri Sewell brought a Birmingham social security worker to the address to highlight the impact of DOGE on federal workers.
Trump also discussed his desire for America’s version of the Iron Dome, called the ‘Golden Dome,’ which would create a missile defense system around the country. Rep. Mike Rogers emphasized Alabama’s central role in this project, predicting economic benefits for the state.
Overall, while Alabama’s Republicans supported Trump’s agenda to cut government spending, Democrats and economists expressed concerns about the impact of new tariffs and the lack of solutions to lower costs for Americans. The state’s lawmakers remain divided on the potential consequences and benefits of Trump’s policies.
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