Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen, a Democrat, has surprisingly endorsed President Trump's proposal to stop producing new pennies, calling it a 'common sense move.' This bipartisan support comes amidst Trump's claim that the penny costs the nation more than its value and calls for eliminating the 'waste' from the national budget. Other Democrats, like Colorado Governor Jared Polis, have also expressed support for the plan, citing both financial and environmental benefits.
President Donald Trump has found an unexpected ally in his bid to eliminate the penny in the US Senate. Senator Jacky Rosen , a Democrat representing Nevada, publicly endorsed Trump's proposal, characterizing it as a 'common sense move.' This bipartisan support stems from Trump's announcement on Truth Social over the weekend, where he stated that he had instructed the Secretary of the US Treasury to halt the production of new pennies.
Trump argued that the penny had become a financial burden, costing the nation more than its value. He proclaimed, 'Let’s rip the waste out of our great nation’s budget, even if it’s a penny at a time.' Senator Rosen, who represents a swing state that she and Trump both secured in 2024, echoed Trump's sentiment on X, stating, 'I’m not afraid to embrace a good idea when it comes from the other side of the aisle, and I agree with President Trump on this.' She further elaborated, 'Eliminating the penny is a common sense move that’ll save taxpayer dollars.' Rosen is not alone in her Democratic support for Trump's penny-phase-out plan. Governor Jared Polis of Colorado, another Democrat, lauded the initiative, emphasizing both its fiscal benefits and environmental impact. Polis stated, 'As well as saving taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, there are major environmental benefits to eliminating the penny. This is a great move.' Interestingly, this unexpected bipartisan backing emerges amidst widespread opposition from many Democrats towards Trump's Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to scrutinize and reduce spending across executive branch agencies and departments
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