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Congresswoman Lori Trahan says she boycotted State of the Union, cites rising costs and donor influence
Summary
Congresswoman Lori Trahan said she declined to attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, posting statements that accused his policies of raising costs for families and favoring wealthy donors while urging colleagues to focus on passing legislation.
Congresswoman Lori Trahan announced she chose to boycott President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, posting statements that criticized his record on the economy and public safety. Trahan, who represents Westford, said in a social media statement that while she respects the office of the president and the tradition of the address, she would not attend.
Trahan said families “are facing higher prices at the…
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