As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, a handful of Democratic states find his policies incompatible. Issues of concern include illegal immigration, abortion, energy policy and combating climate change. The state of New York is currently the most vocal in considering seceding and becoming a Canadian province. WND. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, both Democrats, have reportedly formed a new coalition to resist Trump policies they disagree with. Reuters.
The name of the alliance is “Governors Defending Democracy.” Other Democrats supporting the alliance include Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, California Governor Gavin Newsom, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
but, Website The organization claims to be nonpartisan, but Pritzker did not elaborate when asked which Republican governors are part of the coalition.
The website also notes that the organization “facilitates interstate collaboration, including the sharing of critical tools, knowledge, and resources” and “collaborates with think tanks, legal experts, and democracy advocates” in its efforts. shown.
How do Americans feel about President Trump's policies?
As for how most Americans feel about his policies right now, 59% are confident the economy will improve, and 54% are confident in his ability to positively impact law enforcement and criminal justice. They are confident, with 53% supporting them. According to , 53% approve of his immigration policy and support his handling of foreign policy. pew research.
When it comes to imposing tariffs on imported goods, 52% of all Americans think President Trump should impose tariffs. CBS News.
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, a former White House economic adviser and director of the Congressional Budget Office, said, “His track record has proven to be positive overall, and people now look back and say, “Oh, okay, let's do it again.'' “Let's take a look,” he said. Mr. Office, and now chairman of the conservative think tank American Action Forum, said: PBS.
Wall Street's reaction to President Trump's election victory
Trump has also gotten positive nods from Wall Street. Since his election victory, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen more than 1,700 points. Businesses are optimistic that tax cuts and deregulation will have a positive impact on economic growth and profits.
God's Grace and Mercy to America
Many conservative Americans, whether they consider themselves Christians or not, see Trump's victory as God's mercy and grace for a country that has long been on the wrong path. .
A day after President Trump narrowly escaped a gruesome assassination, Christian broadcaster and best-selling author Eric Metaxas said, “For months, people who hate Trump have taken steps to prevent him from returning to the White House.'' I said repeatedly that I would not choose. I said that if someone tried to do that, God forbid, we would protect him, so God. is nothing short of a miracle. With this country still unfinished.
“But we need to pray,” Metaxas said. WND. “We are in an existential crisis, and without God this self-government experiment cannot continue. But it is God's will that it continues. Please pray.”
It is important to note that while intercessory prayer was essential before the election, it is even more important now because the opposition to Biblical values and principles is not over yet.
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