Democrat,

Trump’s budget drops the mask: it’s a full-on attack on working families. He’s gutting Medicaid by hundreds of millions, slashing over $4 billion from public education, and even cutting nearly $2.5 billion meant to keep our water clean. And don’t worry—he didn’t forget housing, rural broadband, or preschool programs. In New Jersey, that means fewer doctors, fewer teachers, and a whole lot more families left hanging. This is not “fiscal responsibility.” He’s putting his billionaire friends over New Jersey working families.

In this week’s newsletter, we break down the real cost of Trump’s Medicaid cuts, debunk his gaslighting on mental health, and show how Jersey Democrats are holding the line for our communities.

- Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr.    

Executive (DIS) Order of the Week

Trump’s latest executive order fast-tracks FDA drug approvals. Translation? Let’s ignore the health experts and their rigorous testing to rush medications to the market. Instead of letting scientists lead, he claims he’s boosting American drugmakers-but in reality, he’s handing the reins to Big Pharma and sidelining safeguards, putting profits ahead of public safety.

Your Weekly Debunk

Claim:
Trump signed a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

The Truth:
Signing a proclamation means nothing when he is simultaneously slashing billions in funding for mental health and addiction treatment.

Impact on New Jersey:
New Jersey depends on that federal funding for mental health programs in schools, communities, and addiction services-programs now on the chopping block because of Trump’s hypocrisy.

How New Jersey is Fighting Back

New Jersey Democrats are protecting election integrity by maintaining one of the most secure and transparent voter registration systems in the country-backed by regular voter roll cleanups, automatic cross-agency updates, and strict county-level oversight. While Trump and his allies peddle conspiracy theories, we’re making sure every eligible vote counts and every ineligible one doesn’t. 

NJ Spotlight: Election integrity? NJ already on it.

Your Invite to Get Involved

31 days until the primary. If you’re tired of watching extremists gut your rights and call it policy, now’s the time to do something about it. Get involved, get loud, and let’s make them regret underestimating New Jersey. Organizing means doing the grunt work - getting on the phones and knocking on doors. Join us for phone banking opportunities this week!

Upcoming Events:

Our Phone/Text Bank Series - 2x a week 

Organizing Black Power at the Ballot Box: Black Caucus Phone & Text Bank Takeover - May 12th, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Rising in Democracy: Hindu Caucus Phone & Text Bank Takeover - May 14th, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

From Local to National: A Guide to Getting Involved at Every Level of Campaigning - May 13th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Behind the Rhetoric: Debunking RFK Jr. - May 20th, 7:00 - 8:30PM