Democratic Party (United States) (Dem)

"If we let this stand, we are saying the president is above the law. That the United States Constitution is optional."— Rep. Shri Thanedar discussing the implications of not impeaching Trump.

"For decades, my friend Gerry Connolly has shown Virginia and the country how to fight for what is right."— U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said in a statement about Gerry Connolly's battle with cancer.

"Stop tearing down the Constitution in the name of my ancestors."— JB Pritzker during his speech at the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, criticizing Trump’s efforts to deport foreign students who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

"FAKE POLLS FROM FAKE NEWS ORGANIZATIONS should be investigated for ELECTION FRAUD."— Donald Trump in an early morning Truth Social post criticizing poll results.

"But I am constitutional enough to be at least a little worried about how far we take it."— A cattle rancher and banker from Missouri expressing concern about Trump's overreach.

It's so beautiful that all these years later – he's been gone over 50 years – we're here talking about him. We're remembering him.— Dodd Darin, reflecting on his father's legacy and the new Broadway show.

This is a moral moment in America. Sitting on the Capitol steps with Leader Hakeem Jeffries this morning to discuss what’s at stake with Trump’s budget and affirm the need for action to protect Medicaid, food assistance, and other safety net programs.— Senator Cory Booker stated this during a sit-in at the Capitol.

"The Radical Left Democrats are paying a fortune to have people infiltrate the Town Halls of Republican Congressmen/women and Senators."— Donald Trump stated on Truth Social regarding the disruption of Republican town halls by paid protesters.

When you see the car start careening toward the cliff, you've gotta say something. And what I've seen in less than 100 days is terrible damage to America's credibility and trust with our friends and allies, and terrible damage to America's appeal in terms of our political system, our markets and innovation.— Jake Sullivan, who served as Biden's national security adviser, when asked about the Trump administration on Sunday on ABC News' This Week.

"If ICE was successful, Cesar would be facing a life sentence in a brutal El Salvadoran prison. Norelia was facing the same at some other unknown location."— The couple's attorneys said in a statement that they were released Friday.

"I think the American people are not quite as dumb as Ms. Slotkin thinks they are."— Senator Bernie Sanders responding to Senator Elissa Slotkin's suggestion to drop the term 'oligarchy' when discussing political issues.

This president is trying to simply enforce our nation's immigration laws and is facing roadblock after roadblock.— Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, describing the challenges the president faces in enforcing immigration laws.

"A little mercy makes the world less cold and more just."— Pope Francis spoke about the importance of mercy in the world.

I’m bringing Columbus Day back from the ashes.— Donald Trump declared this in a post on his Truth Social site, accusing Democrats of destroying Christopher Columbus's reputation and all of the Italians who love him so much.