Horrified by the values Trump’s ‘BBB’ represents

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, July 23, 2025

I’m deeply disappointed in every member of Congress who voted for one of the most harmful bills in history, Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” This bill is detrimental to climate mitigation efforts along with sustainable energy efforts, not to mention our public lands and wildlife who depend on it.

Many people in our state and nationwide likely don’t understand what this legislation means for our families and communities. Here’s a breakdown of how some parts of this bill will directly affect us:

Phase out tax credits for wind and solar power, which will drive up our energy.

Withdraw funding for agencies like NOAA that monitor extreme weather, leaving communities vulnerable to climate disaster.

Throws millions of children, seniors, and families off Medicaid and food assistance.

Republicans cheered about taking away health care, gutting clean energy programs, selling public lands, and giving massive tax breaks to billionaires. Policy reflects values, and I am horrified by the values represented in this bill and by every legislator who voted for it. We won’t forget this.

We must fight back by advocating for policies and voting for politicians who will protect people and the planet over corporate polluters.

Terhi Telsavaara

Snohomish