Sisters and Brothers,
The first horrifying year of Trump’s White House has come to an end. A year of massive tax handouts to the corporate elite, of gutting regulations, of an assault on the hard won gains of working people, and attempts to criminalize dissent. A year of seemingly endless efforts to destroy healthcare for millions.
Trump spoke tonight about uniting Americans. This is after a year of the most divisive and racist attacks on immigrants.
In his State of the Union address, Obama spoke to two audiences. While at times striking a populist tone, raising his voice against inequality, and attacking Republican obstructionism, the president's attempt to win back support among frustrated voters rang hollow.
