An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Reject This Reckless Budget Plan

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I am writing to express my deep concern and outrage over the reckless Republican budget that recently passed in the House. This budget is not only fiscally irresponsible—adding trillions to the national debt—but it is also morally indefensible. Slashing critical programs like food assistance and Medicaid will directly lead to suffering and death for the most vulnerable Americans. It is unconscionable that Republicans continue to claim they are “pro-life” while advancing policies that will cause real harm to children, seniors, and low-income families. Cutting these lifelines while handing out massive tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans is not just bad policy—it is an outright betrayal of the American people. This budget reflects a warped set of priorities that favor the ultra-rich at the expense of everyone else. At a time when millions struggle to afford basic necessities, it is beyond irrational to shift more wealth to the top while gutting the social safety net. Instead of robbing the poor to further enrich billionaires, we should be investing in working families, ensuring access to healthcare, and strengthening programs that keep people out of poverty. Furthermore, it is outrageous that Elon Musk—a billionaire who has benefited enormously from government contracts and subsidies—has been given the authority to fire federal employees rather than utilizing forensic accounting to identify and eliminate actual waste. Allowing a single private individual to wield such power over our government workforce is not only absurd but also a dangerous precedent. If Republicans were serious about fiscal responsibility, they would be looking at corporate tax loopholes and wasteful defense spending instead of targeting essential services that keep Americans alive. I urge you to reject this disastrous budget and instead advocate for policies that reflect real fiscal responsibility—ones that invest in the well-being of everyday Americans rather than prioritizing giveaways to the wealthiest few. The American people deserve a budget that is fair, just, and rooted in reality, not one that serves only the interests of billionaires.

▶ Created on February 26, 2025 by Caitlin

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