Live Stream Sources
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBejfVOUmBs
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjr7VvL9/
Titled “An Urgent Conversation with the American People,” the livestreamed discussion comes ahead of Congress’ return to session on Monday.
A statement released by both officials’ offices said in part, “Republican leaders have made clear their intention to use the coming weeks to advance a reckless budget scheme to President Trump’s desk that seeks to gut Medicaid, food assistance and basic needs programs that help people, all to give tax breaks to billionaires. Given what’s at stake, these could be some of the most consequential weeks for seniors, kids and families in generations.”
According to the statement, Rep. Jeffries and Sen. Booker plan to speak to shared American values and the nation’s religious and moral underpinnings, and how the budget bill opposes these beliefs. They also plan to affirm to Americans watching the livestream that their voices matter, especially in this moment in time.
GREAT! Maybe if he Sits there LONG ENOUGH a Lawmaker will Notice and try to STOP the Republicans from Destroying our Lives!
You do understand that Democrats have minority, right? The Democrats forced multiple 15-day votes that went nowhere. Al Green introduced articles of impeachment that will not get anywhere. What else do you expect them to do while in minority?
this guy has a knack for theatrics; the steps are nearby where he needs be to actually have any meaningful impact, but in broad view of everyone else so that it looks like he’s doing something useful and i bet it’ll work for his presidential campaign.
Not everybody can bitch on the internet all day, I guess actually protesting is the next best thing.
Not everyone can be a honest and productive senator. I guess sitting on some steps is the next best thing.
Lmfao cry me a river, babe
Not good enough.
What do you think they should they do instead?
Go on strike and block Republicans from entering congress.
They could go on strike, but I’m absolutely certain they’d be arrested if they blocked the entrances to the Capitol building. It would only generate awareness, just like this sit-in.
Pretty pathetic leadership and protest movement if you’re afraid of going to jail.
Lead from the front you pansies.
Take up arms against fascism and genocide.
How many fascists have you shot so far?
IRL, or in games? Cause one of them is really high. The other one isn’t. AND IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK!!!
The sit-in was useful when black people weren’t allowed to sit in the whites-only restaurant to eat. Protestors risked jail time and beatings.
The sit-in was useful when black people weren’t allowed to sit in the front of the bus. Protestors risked jail time and beatings.
What are Congressional Democrats not allowed to do? Do that instead. Risk something. Literally anything.
