Statement from Assemblymember Berman Regarding the Challenge Ahead

For immediate release:

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

SACRAMENTO, CA - Assemblymember Marc Berman issued the following statement today:

"The shock and disbelief I felt last night felt like deja vu from the first time I was elected to the Assembly in 2016, the same night Trump won the first time. However, this morning feels very different from that first morning after the election eight years ago. Gone is the hope that Trump would moderate himself, or that he would surround himself with respected professionals to advise him. We must take him at his word that he will seek to execute on his campaign promises. This includes adding huge tariffs that will increase the price of goods, deporting 13 million immigrants and, as he gleefully proclaimed in his victory speech last night, putting renowned conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in charge of our nation's health policies. 'Go have a good time, Bobby,' the President-elect said.

We will all suffer the consequences of Bobby's good time, and of the other policies Trump has promised to enact.

Just like eight years ago, California must once again do everything we can to protect our 39 million residents and our economy, the fifth largest in the world. We will double down on defending reproductive freedom and autonomy, on protecting the environment, and on investing in science and education. We will continue to enact policies that have proven to reduce the scourge of gun violence in our communities, and protect consumers from corporate greed.

During a troubling time of division and attacks, we must do everything we can to exhibit civility and empathy for others. We are headed for turbulent times, as a state and as a nation. We must stay determined and come out stronger in the end."

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