Gov. Phil Scott and the state’s two U.S. senators denounced the president.
Vermont leaders condemn Trump comments on Charlottesville
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Faisal Gill on Trump’s press conference
News Release — Vermont Democratic Party Aug. 16, 2017 Contact: Conor Casey, VDP Executive Director (802)-229-1783 [email protected] In response to Trump’s press conference where he praised members of the alt-right movement aligned with white supremacists and neo-Nazis, perpetuated their talking points, and appeared to endorse the cause of their protests, VDP Chair Faisal Gill released […]
Sanders responds to Trump press conference
News Release — Sen. Bernie Sanders Aug. 15, 2017 Contact: Sanders Press Office [email protected] BURLINGTON, Vt., Aug. 15 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump held a press conference Tuesday where he blamed “both sides” for violence at a white supremacist demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia: “President Trump. You […]
Trump helicopter seen landing at Twin Farms in Barnard
The arrival of the helicopter coincides with news that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were vacationing in Vermont.
Walt Amses: Enough is enough
Trump’s failure to comprehend the nation’s outrage at the racist white nationalists in Virginia was a bridge too far for anyone with a shred of decency.
Sanders blames Trump for Charlottesville violence
“The message he is sending out to racists and neo-Nazis around the country is that this is OK.”
Bob Stannard: Lies and the liars who tell them
Why is Donald Trump compelled to lie about things that are so easily proven false?
Delegation calls on Trump to lead US out of missile showdown
“This is a time to look at what President Kennedy did and bring together the leaders of the government and (find) a way out,” said Sen. Patrick Leahy.
David Russell: Is North Korea really the problem?
Trump’s threat of “all options on the table” has generated a meaningful international response despite a trail of 10 years of failed negotiations.
Jon Glascoe: Not-so-united states
All of the anger in this country comes from the frustration of trying to convert each other.
Barrie Dunsmore: Republicans sour on Trump
Until very recently, despite their private concerns about Trump, Republican members of Congress have been largely acquiescent in his bizarre behavior.
Health care leaders brace for Obamacare sabotage
President Donald Trump has threatened to stop funding subsidies that help 13,000 low-income Vermonters pay out-of-pocket costs.
Haviland Smith: Trump and Russia
The president clearly will do or say anything to get the Russian investigation off his back.
Leahy calls to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program
News Release — Sen. Patrick Leahy July 27, 2017 Contacts: David Carle 202-224-3693 Ben Marter 202-228-5244 Matt House/Audrey Lopez 202-224-2939 DURBIN, SCHUMER, LEAHY & OTHER DEMOCRATIC SENATORS CALL ON PRESIDENT TRUMP TO PROTECT DREAMERS WASHINGTON—U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and 40 of their Democratic Senate colleagues today […]