On Monday, Democrats unveiled a package of policies targeting alleged corruption by President Donald Trump and his advisors, which has been construed as part of their efforts to take control of at least one chamber of Congress later this year.
Their proposals, a piece of the “Better Deal” platform, are to boost ethics laws, reduce the influence of money in American politics and expand access to the ballot box. The platform is being promoted by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, as part of the campaign for November’s midterm elections, CNBC writes.
The first part of the Democratic platform was initially rolled out last year. It included proposals to lower drug prices, boost job training programs and more closely scrutinize corporate mergers. Democratic leaders are hopeful their efforts will help them get the 23 GOP seats they need to win the majority in the House in November. They will also try to hold onto those seats in the Senate they already have.
Prior to the elections, Democrats have accused the president of using public office for private gain and spending taxpayer money irresponsibly. Critics cite a number of policies as proof of the recklessness and ethical failures of the current administration, such as excessive spending by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and other officials.
“President Trump, when it comes to draining the swamp, has been a complete and total disappointment,” Schumer said Monday afternoon. “President Trump has embraced the most egregious establishment Republican norms and appointed the most conflict-of-interest ridden Cabinet in my lifetime. The swamp has never been more foul or more fetid than under this president.”
A Democratic aide said that President Trump has not fulfilled his promise to “drain the swamp” of corruption, adding that he has, in fact, only heightened ethical problems in Washington.
Pelosi further accused Republicans Monday of presenting an obstacle in the way of American people saying, “The American people deserve better, but Republicans are standing in the way. We want Republicans and their corrupt big donor agenda to get out of the way.”
The Republican National Committee responded to these accusations, calling them “ironic” considering Democrats nominated “one of the most corrupt politicians,” Hilary Clinton, for president in 2016.
“In the meantime, President Trump and Republicans will continue to deliver a stronger economy for all Americans, no thanks to obstructionist Democrats,” said the committee’s spokesman Steve Guest.
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