Dems promise to “respect” President Trump on Inauguration Day

Congressional Democrats are balancing efforts to stay tough against it President Trump while also promising to work with him where possible after the Republican commander-in-chief took office.

It comes as moderate Democrats and Democrats in vulnerable seats have made openings toward Republicans in areas like border security and transgender youth after the GOP’s commanding victories in the 2024 election — which the right has widely interpreted as a mandate for a more conservative America.

“My job is to fight to make life better for Texas families, and work with anyone, Democrat or Republican, who is interested in lowering costs, securing our border, and keeping our communities safe,” the first back to Rep. Julie Johnson, D. -Texas, who attended the inauguration, said in a statement.

“But make no mistake, I will always stand up to President Trump, his administration, his divisiveness and far-right extremism when any of those individuals or entities threaten our way of life.”

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Democrats in purple and red states, such as Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Rep. Julie Johnson, they said they will work with President Trump when possible, but also to stand up to him. (Getty Images)

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., who ran narrow races in 2016 and 2022 and is slated to do so again in 2028, said in a statement: “I look forward to working with the incoming administration to lower prices, create jobs, and keep our communities safe But make no mistake, if President Trump uses his position to hurt hard-working Nevadans, I will always stand strong to protect them.

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., took a similar conciliatory tone.

“There is progress to be made on housing, environmental protection, public safety, immigration reform, national security, and more. I will work with anyone and any administration to pursue these areas of agreement and aggressively provide for the people it serves,” he said. .

Trump was sworn in on Monday. (Kevin Lamarque/AFP via Getty Images)

“I also firmly believe that our diversity is our strength and our unity is the power to endure and succeed, no matter the many challenges we face. Law-abiding immigrants, the LGBTQ + community, women and families recovering from devastating. natural disasters are understandably concerned about rhetoric from the campaign trail and potential policies from the Trump administration.”

Other Democrats were more guarded in their statements, such as Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., who said on X: “Today, and always, I root hard for this country of ours, and I want (President Trump) to do well as he takes on the responsibility of leading America “.

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Progressive Rep. Becca Balint said, “We must face these challenges with courage and clarity.” (AP/Lisa Rathke)

Progressive Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., however, has made it clear she will take a tougher approach against Trump.

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“Day 1 under Trump. We must face these challenges and attacks with courage and clarity. I am ready to work forward to defend our Constitution and work tirelessly to address the urgent needs of Vermonters and workers across America “, she wrote about X.

Trump was sworn in charge for his second term in an inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol.