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Demanding the Trump Administration Answer for Betraying Colorado’s Farmers and Ranchers
What’s happening: This week, as farmers and ranchers in Colorado and across the nation struggle with rising costs stemming in part from President Trump’s tariffs, the President announced plans to quadruple the amount of beef the U.S. imports from Argentina. This decision comes after the Trump Administration spent $20 billion in taxpayer dollars in a currency swap to bail out Argentina’s economy, even while China made enormous purchases of Argentine soybeans at the expense of U.S. soybean farmers. President Trump says China has committed to buying U.S. soybeans again, but Beijing can easily reverse this decision. This is not the time to spend taxpayer dollars bailing out Argentina simply because its President is a friend of President Trump.
What I believe: Instead of ending his trade war and bringing down costs to help struggling farmers and ranchers, President Trump is risking billions of taxpayer dollars on politically driven trade with Argentina. Trump’s incoherent policies will only cause chaos in the markets, and Colorado producers will pay the price.
What I’m doing: In a Senate Finance Committee hearing this week, I spoke out against President Trump’s actions to support Argentina at the expense of Colorado producers. I also joined my Senate colleagues to urge U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to reverse Trump’s reckless plan to import more beef from Argentina. This ridiculous policy is a betrayal of Colorado’s farmers and ranchers, and I will do everything I can to fight for them.
2. Protecting Colorado Local Media from the Destructive Nexstar-Tegna Merger
What’s happening: In August, Nexstar Media Group announced its plans to purchase the broadcast company TEGNA for $6.2 billion. If approved, this proposed merger would create a local TV giant, granting Nexstar Media ownership of 265 stations and increasing its reach to 80% of U.S. households. This would directly violate federal law that prevents a single company from controlling television stations that collectively reach over 39% of U.S. households.
What I believe: This merger would have devastating consequences for Colorado. If approved, the deal may lead to the consolidation of local TV news stations, decrease coverage of local news, and undercut staff and resources.
What I’m doing: This week, alongside Colorado U.S. Representative Joe Neguse, I urged Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr to reject the destructive merger between Nexstar Media and TEGNA. I will use every tool at my disposal to keep pushing the FCC to reject this illegal proposal and maintain the integrity of our local media.
3. IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK
- This week, a family in Durango was torn apart when ICE agents arrested a father and his two children on their way to school. I am outraged that what began as a peaceful protest by community members following these immigration actions led to ICE responding with physical force. In Colorado and across the country, the Trump Administration continues to arrest and detain children at what should be protected places like schools and churches. I have always said that separating families is inhumane. The Administration must grow a conscience and reverse these cruel policies now.
- Many Coloradans will soon see their health care premiums double or triple. If you have a Connect for Health Colorado plan, you can now view plan prices for next year on the Connect for Health Colorado website. If your 2026 premiums are increasing, please share your story with my office by calling 202-224-5852 or contacting me via my website.
- This week, I joined the Senate Democratic Caucus to introduce the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act. This bill would provide funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) while the Trump Administration illegally withholds available funds. I will keep fighting to ensure that these programs remain funded for the hundreds of thousands of Coloradans who rely on them.
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