‘Define Wins’: Dem Rep Spins Trump’s Victories After CNN Host Lists Off His Accomplishments

Democratic Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Thursday attempted to downplay President Donald Trump’s second-term victories when CNN host Sara Sidner listed his accomplishments and asked how Democrats could counter him.

Sidner, on “CNN News Central,” noted Trump has notched victories on the border and the economy, along with seeming to be on the verge of passing his “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Rather than acknowledge Trump’s winning streak, Wasserman Schultz attacked Trump’s bill and claimed a Thursday jobs report that beat expectations was not actually a positive development.

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“Here are some things that have happened: Gas prices down. Economic indicators are decent. Brand new job report shows that’s much better than expected and border crossings are down,” Sidner said. “And now, Trump’s mega spending bill looks like it’s going to be passed by Republicans. How do you Democrats fight back with the wins that Trump can tout?”

“Well, it depends on how you define wins, Sara,” Wasserman Schultz replied.

She then launched into a tirade against Trump’s sweeping domestic policy legislation, framing it as a destructive package that would harm Americans who are at risk.

“I mean, the way I can summarize this big, ugly bill best is Republicans caved, Trump lied and people will die. This bill does kick 17 million people off of their health care,” Wasserman Schultz said. “That’s people who are on Medicaid who are extremely vulnerable, like veterans and the elderly, the disabled, and children. We’re talking about the largest cuts to nutrition assistance, meaning people are going to go hungry. 4 million people lose their nutrition assistance. 31,000 in my district alone. You have 70,000 who will lose Medicaid. This is a bill that is going to cause tremendous pain.”