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Video: Rep. DeSaulnier Town Hall on “Trump Shutdown”

by ECT

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) held an emergency town hall on the “Trump Shutdown” on Jan 19, 2019 in Lafayette, CA.

Here is a breakdown of the townhall:

00:28 – overview of the event and why they are hosting the town hall.

02:45 – DeSaulier talks about respecting all opinions (Dem or Rep)

04:10 – PowerPoint presentation begins

07:20 – DeSaulnier talks about impact of Government Shutdown. Impact in California. 08:49 – DeSaulnier talks about shutdown over the Border Wall. Highlights how Trump changed his mind on a prior agreement between House & Senate. DeSaulnier explains what he would do with border security. Suggest experts should tell Congress how to best deal with Southern Border.

14:20 – Efforts been done to end Shutdown

15:58 – Border wall could be $22 billion in up-front construction costs.

16:40 – False “Crisis” narrative on illegals crossing the southern border.

17:20 – DeSaulnier shares that democrats support Immigration Reform, not open borders like the rhetoric says.

19:18 – Says Donald Trump is really good at distracting people from the “real” issues. 20:48 – Explains Republican Tax Bill (2017) and impacts.

21:47 – Trump-GOP Tax Plan (2019) says foreign investors benefited.

23:05 – graph on corporate tax – shows corporations pay less in taxes as profits soar. Talks about trickle down economics not happening.

23:55 – Tax Bill Slide – impacts of tax bill in California, cap in mortgage deduction. 24:46 – DeSaulnier talks about income inequality

26:16 – graph on Wage vs. Profit Share of GDP

27:40 – Change in House – 115th Congress vs. 116th Congress

30:20 – Are you able to work across the political isle?

33:50 – DeSaulnier highlights the committees he serves on. Q&A: Begins

36:00 – Possibility that furloughed workers will not get back payments?

37:24 – How long before we see “good bills” be introduced now that democrats are in charge?

42:08 – Do you think Congress could agree to provide $5.7 billion towards enhanced border security as proposed and recommended by a panel of experts?

43:18 – Are you willing to support legislation that would include DACA & TPS together?

44:46 – Has there been an audit of the $5.7 billion wall proposal? Labor from where? Steel from where?

46:08 – With the cuts to the IRS, do you have any proposals to strengthen and address this situation?

47:17 – Will I continue to receive my social security check during the remainder of the shutdown? 48:51 – Do you think this (shutdown) will lead to an attempt to privatize the national Park System?

49:58 – People not getting paid in safety positions, can you address contingency plans if the shutdown lasts much longer?

54:20 – Border Wall, can we prevent the federal government from bypassing any environmental laws?

56:30 – Why do you refuse to negotiate on border security? Are you against the steel barrier proposed by Donald Trump?

58:58 – What will a House investigation into DHS family separation accomplish? Can it pressure DHS into halting the practice?

59:34 – Government employees not being paid during a shutdown…is there any legislation being proposed to prevent this from occurring in the future? 01:00:90 – What steps are being taken to restore a normal budget process?

01:01:40 – how much wall does $5.7 billion buy?

01:02:30 – faith in economy, what is being done to stabilize the market?

01:05:14 – Government shutdown is a Trump vs. Pelosi war, however, presidential veto can be overruled in a 2/3 vote – what are you doing to override a veto?

01:09:11 – Section 8 funding could go away at the end of February 2019?

01:10:14 – Opinion on Trumps proposal to give DACA in exchange for his wall?

01:11:05 – What action is being taken to reunite children that were taken at the border?

01:11:49 – What answers are you seeking next month from Michael Cohen?

01:13:17 – Why doesn’t the Democratic Party do a better job explaining why the wall is a bad idea and what other options would be better?

01:15:24 – The wall is a distraction, in your opinion, what is the most likely course of action that needs to be taken by Congress once the Mueller Report is released.

01:17:46 – What role can the house play to protect LGBT rights, particularly the LGBT service members in our military?

01:18:40 – how to contact Congressman Mark DeSaulnier

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15 comments

Dr. Burke Jan 20, 2019 - 8:16 am

I think the ones who still support Trump wish they were him. They like him because he “tells it like it is”, but the only reason he can is because he has the money to do so. And he always has since he was fed a silver spoon since birth. The man will never be able to empathize with the lower or middle class, with veterans, with immigrants, with women, because he’s gotten over on such people to preserve his golden toilet. He can only empathize with the rich. As a retired teacher, I strive to have hope for our future generations but it’s been increasingly tough to have such an uneducated president, one who denies science and has no compassion in his heart. I wish we didn’t elect someone who embodies a rich villain like in a Looney Toons or Disney cartoon, but the ones who have failed to understand history I guess have repeated it once more.

Melanie Jan 20, 2019 - 1:14 pm

“Telling it like it is” is your personality, not your finances.

Elizabeth E Parker Jan 24, 2019 - 10:05 pm

Dr. Burke! To you, wealthy people are villains? You seem to really resent people who are achievers! Who worked long and hard to achieve wealth and be able to provide jobs for those who want them. Just because you didn’t have the ambition and drive to achieve, doesn’t mean others haven’t. So, you just badmouth them!
How is President Trump “uneducated?” Check his biography. How doesn’t he empathize with women? Like the rest of us, he empathizes with immigrants, LEGAL ONES! Immigrants who get into this country on MERIT!

Dawn Jan 24, 2019 - 10:33 pm

I don’t want President Trump to empathize with anyone. I want voted for him to lead the nation and the first order of importance is to keep us safe from invaders! Actually, I want as little interference from government as possible.

Tammy Jan 24, 2019 - 11:20 pm

Donald Trump was not born with a sterling silver spoon in his mouth. He came from a family of hard-working people with his dad working in the construction industry. We elected someone who could get things done and Trump has delivered nicely.

Lola Saavedra Jan 25, 2019 - 12:37 pm

From what I learned in school and read on my own, didn’t President Harry Trump “tell it like it is?” I voted for President Trump and totally support him. He has accomplished more in two years than presidents who served for 8.

Cindy J Culcasi Jan 20, 2019 - 7:49 pm

I don’t remember seeing an invite for an emergency town hall. Is that because I’m a registered Republican?

ECT Jan 20, 2019 - 7:50 pm

It has been in our calendar and we posted it a few days ago: https://eastcountytoday.net/congressman-desaulnier-to-host-emergency-town-hall-on-trump-shutdown/

Of course, this is why we recorded it.

Katie O Jan 25, 2019 - 12:44 pm

I signed up for his electronic newsletter, but never saw it, most probably because I too am a registered REPUBLICAN or maybe it’s because I’ve had a few “words” with him personally.

Jg Jan 21, 2019 - 8:50 am

Desaulnier is brainwashed by the left. Just the cost in medical and law enforcement savings to stop heroin from Mexico is wall worthy not to mention the thousands of lives lost. What about sex slaves made from children brought across? What about Murders by illegals? What about not knowing who comes into this country? What about the safety of the border patrol? What about the constitution? What about the wall was fine for Obama ? This entire situation is political and is really childish. Dems need to bargain an immigration reform for the wall money. It’s not rocket science, it’s a great opportunity for Dems to get immigration reform now.

Larry Jan 22, 2019 - 6:31 am

Jg, do you go outside? Sounds like you’re afraid of your own shadow.

Grace Jan 25, 2019 - 12:32 pm

We need a physical barrier like a wall and also ground penetrating radar to keep invaders out. We also have plenty of laws on-the-books how to deal with unlawful entries, but for some reason these laws are not being enforced. We don’t need any new laws or reforms. Just enforce the laws we have!

Mike Jan 21, 2019 - 4:26 pm

Desaulnier is a sellout to the elitist. Pure crooked and cowardly politician. No backbone.

Easy - Jan 25, 2019 - 4:30 am

I think the ones who still support Trump wish they were him. They like him because he “tells it like it is”, but the only reason he can is because he has the money to do so. And he always has since he was fed a silver spoon since birth. The man will never be able to empathize with the lower or middle class, with veterans, with immigrants, with women, because he’s gotten over on such people to preserve his golden toilet. He can only empathize with the rich. As a retired teacher, I strive to have hope for our future generations but it’s been increasingly tough to have such an uneducated president, one who denies science and has no compassion in his heart. I wish we didn’t elect someone who embodies a rich villain like in a Looney Toons or Disney cartoon, but the ones who have failed to understand history I guess have repeated it once more.

Bill JR Jan 25, 2019 - 9:06 pm

Hey Dr. Burke! How many times will you be posting the same thing?

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