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Alex Padilla: “In 2025, so many working families are struggling, struggling…”

Featuring: Alex Padilla, Democratic | U.S. Senate from California

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Senator Alex Padilla's Opposition to Republican Reconciliation Bill

Published | Video Starts at 08:09

So today, now they're arguing that we can't afford programs that keep kids from going hungry. We can't afford the programs that keep lights on in emergency rooms. It's outrageous. In 2025, so many working families are struggling, struggling to keep up with the rising costs from Trump's chaotic tariff wars. With prices going up for groceries and other everyday goods Many are working long hours and still struggling to make ends meet or to afford care for their loved ones. (08:09–08:23)

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Asserts that Trump's tariff wars have led to rising costs affecting working families.

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