Melanie Stansbury Torches Trump's 'So-Called Skinny Budget' For Cuts To Key Programs

On the House floor, Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) slammed President Trump's budget.

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00:00From New Mexico, seek recognition.

00:02Good evening, Mr. Speaker.

00:04I ask for unanimous consent to address the House and to revise and extend my remarks.

00:08Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute.

00:12Mr. Speaker, a few days ago, Donald Trump unveiled his so-called skinny budget for fiscal year 2026.

00:20And this budget is only skinny on the cuts that it would cut for the American people.

00:26$163 billion for vital programs that serve our communities.

00:33Tribal programs, housing, health care, opioid reduction, and addiction recovery programs.

00:39And this is on top of the catastrophic attacks of Doge on veterans, teachers, social security, and vital programs.

00:48And on top of the attack the GOP and Trump's reconciliation tax plan would have on Medicaid and food assistance.

00:58And why?

00:59To give permanent tax breaks to billionaires.

01:03And what is the GOP's response this week?

01:07They're going to try to pass a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on the week that we recognize Cinco de Mayo.

01:20This is the GOP's plan.

01:23This is the GOP's response.

01:26And this is Donald Trump's America.

01:29I yield back.

01:30This is the GOP's response.