Montana’s federal delegates, including Senator Tim Sheehy and Congressmen Ryan Zinke and Troy Downing, visited the Legislature on Monday to voice their support for the Trump Administration’s first month in action. They praised President Trump’s efforts in reforming the federal government, including freezing federal funds and laying off federal employees. However, their speeches were met with criticism from Democrats and federal employees who recently lost their jobs.
One such employee, Michael Maierhofer, expressed concerns about the impact of the layoffs on Montana’s public lands and wildfire prevention efforts. He described how his crew, responsible for maintaining trails in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, has been drastically reduced in size, leading to potential safety hazards and unmaintained facilities.
While the delegates focused on Trump’s agenda of boosting natural resource extraction and strengthening law enforcement, House Minority Leader Katie Sullivan criticized them for ignoring the pressing issues facing Montana residents. Sullivan highlighted the chaos and hardships that many people in the state are currently facing.
Despite the criticism, the delegates did not directly address the federal employment cuts in their speeches. Instead, they emphasized their support for Trump’s priorities and campaign promises. This visit sparked a strong reaction from both supporters and critics of the Trump Administration, highlighting the deep divisions within the state. Montana’s senior Senator, Steve Daines, was notably absent from the meeting.
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