Democrats intensify resistance to Trump amid voter dissatisfaction with leadership, planning speeches and protests to showcase opposition efforts.

In Short

Congressional Democrats are under pressure to oppose President Trump as he completes his first 100 days in office, feeling their base is dissatisfied with their efforts.

They are organising events and speeches to highlight their resistance while acknowledging challenges due to their minority status.

Congressional Democrats face significant challenges as President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office.

The party is increasingly anxious that base voters feel they are not doing enough to oppose the administration.

In response, Democrats have organised a series of speeches, sit-ins, and events aimed at showing they are actively resisting Trump’s controversial policies.

Senate Democrats plan to keep the floor open late into the evening to deliver speeches critical of what Minority Leader Chuck Schumer describes as “100 days of hell.”

Trump’s agenda

They will gather with House Democrats on the Senate steps to voice their opposition to Trump’s agenda.

Schumer expressed their commitment, stating that they will consistently highlight the differences between Democratic unity and Republican disarray.

He stressed that resistance will come from Democrats, the courts, and the American public as long as Trump pursues what he calls a dangerous path.

Democrats face mounting pressure from voters dissatisfied with their efforts to oppose the president.

Recent polling indicates a significant disapproval of congressional leadership within the Democratic party, with 61% of voters expressing dissatisfaction with Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

With Republicans controlling the White House and Congress, Democrats find it challenging to block administration initiatives.

Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin acknowledged the frustration among their supporters but emphasised their commitment to doing their best given their minority status.