Manley Voices Opposition to Extreme Trump Agenda

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, condemned the cruel, destructive, and unlawful orders President Donald Trump has issued during his first weeks in office, passing a series of formal resolutions aimed at calling out Trump’s extremism and moving Illinois in a fundamentally better direction.

“As we’re witnessing reckless decisions at the federal level that prioritize power over people, it becomes clearer than ever that our strength lies in what we can do here at home. We’ve weathered storms before, and we will again by focusing on what matters most — supporting our working families, protecting our small businesses, and investing in our communities,” said Manley. “My work remains rooted in what we can do here as a state and in ensuring that every family has the tools they need to thrive, even in the face of a tumultuous federal agenda.”

Manley backed House Resolutions 118 and 119, calling out Trump, his extreme allies in Washington, and the special interests supporting him. These measures also highlight efforts Illinois has taken to move in a better direction by prioritizing efforts to help families make ends meet, reduce the cost of living, and protect access to lifesaving services.

Manley voted to:

– Call out President Trump for pardoning the confessed and convicted criminals charged for their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, including those who beat and killed police officers in the U.S. Capitol.

– Challenge the administration’s immoral efforts to block lifesaving services for people in need and for working families, jeopardizing the economy and the services people depend on for everything from food assistance, to healthcare, to housing assistance, and more.

– Oppose the dangerous Trump trade agenda, which will raise costs on everything local families purchase, increase housing costs, raise the price of home energy, and dramatically increase inflation pressures on families’ budgets.

“Donald Trump’s dangerous policies will raise costs for families, put jobs at risk, and hurt the very people he claims to fight for,” said Manley. “While the Trump Administration’s Day One policies favor convicted criminals rather than addressing the soaring cost of groceries, gas, housing, utilities, and the basic goods and services taxpayers need, here in Illinois, no political stunt will wave our focus on what matters most — our neighbors that call this place home.”