Trump Is Making America Greater for Billionaires, Not Workers – DC Journal - InsideSources Donald Trump’s second presidential term has already seen a whirlwind of activity — but not to the benefit of the working-class Americans who elected him

Trump’s policies cater to billionaires at the expense of everyday workers.

Karla and David break down the real economic impacts that Trump’s recent slew of executive orders could have on everyday Americans:

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A new report, jointly written with the State Innovation Exchange, provides clear solutions for state policymakers to ensure government spending creates good union jobs and economic opportunities for all.

Check it out to learn more:
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Is Industrial Policy a Political Winner? A new study shows that Biden’s signature initiatives helped Kamala Harris—well, microscopically.

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New AWP analysis finds Biden-Harris industrial policy investments were associated with a higher vote share for Harris compared with Biden and lower vote share for Trump in 2024 compared to 2020, but not by much.

Read our report to better understand why.

Elon Musk is a danger to Trumpism

At least some on the political right realize the Musk/Trump actions have been good for billionaires but bad for workers.

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What State Lawmakers Could Do for Working-Class Americans By empowering them to bargain and providing other protections, policymakers can address frustration over flat wages and inflation, while strengthening local economies.

Trump’s policy agenda may not deliver for the working class, but state policymakers still can.

Karla Walter and David Madland explain how: www.governing.com/workforce/wh...

Trump fires chair of National Labor Relations Board Gwynne Wilcox was only made chair of the board six weeks ago.

President Trump fired the chair of the NLRB and the general counsel.

This will hurt workers trying to form unions and those already unionized. It's also likely against the law as board members have legal terms:

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How To Evaluate Whether Trump Delivers for the Working Class? President-elect Donald Trump won among working-class voters in 2024, but he must deliver on his promises to American workers.

The CPC Center is rightly flagging areas to watch how Trump treats workers: www.progressivecaucuscenter.org/whats-at-sta...

Their five areas are similar to our six key things to look at when judging whether Trump delivers for working class: www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...

Trump’s first executive orders contain numerous attacks on federal employees and their unions.

Hidden in the massive Trump repeal of Biden's executive orders is one now allowing firms to fire unionized service workers when government contracts are rebid.