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MALDEN, MA – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement:
“Donald Trump campaigned on the promise of ‘no new wars.’ Under the cloak of night, without congressional authorization or even a clear rationale, he broke that vow to launch a massive military operation against Iran.
House Democrats used the second day of their 2026 Issues Conference Thursday to focus on the cost of caregiving, framing it as a central piece of their affordability agenda heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
Child care, elderly care, and disability care were among the topics discussed as lawmakers worked to define their platform around issues they say affect most Americans. “This issue will be a defining one in the 2026 elections,” said Rep. Katherine Clark, D-MA.
LEESBURG, VA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Women's Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-3), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-6), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), and Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) to discuss House Democrats' plan to fix America’s broken care economy. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"We just wrapped up a plenary session on the care economy, and here’s the topline: this issue will be a defining one in the 2026 elections. It is going to be carried by candidates who have real solutions.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Democratic Whip Katherine Clark; Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar; Gregory W.
Minority Whip Katherine Clark, who skipped last night’s State of the Union address, criticized President Donald Trump for ignoring “real issues” during his speech and speaking about a “golden age that really only applies to Donald Trump.”
“He is the only one who is truly benefiting economically from his presidency,” Clark told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer.
The Massacusetts Democrat highlighted the negative impact of Trump’s tariff policies on small businesses, saying small business owners she has spoken to are “feeling like it is a matter of time before their doors close.”
LEESBURG, VA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (CA-36), DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-1), and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-2) for a press conference kicking off House Democrats’ annual Issues Conference. This year’s theme is “Fighting for an Affordable America.” Below is a transcript of her remarks:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN's The Situation Room to discuss Trump’s lies and misinformation during the State of the Union. Below are excerpts from the conversation:
On Hearing the Real State of the Union from Constituents:
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark said she will be skipping President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech Tuesday, becoming the most senior Democrat to boycott the annual address.
“I will be hearing from the people of my district about their personal experiences with skyrocketing costs, new barriers to health care, dismantled Social Security services, and brutal cuts to medical research,” the No. 2 House Democrat said in a statement.
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark told ABC News she will not attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night, making her the highest-ranking House Democrat to skip the event.
"And let me tell you why," Clark told ABC's Linsey Davis in an exclusive interview. "What we have seen from this president is a series of lies, of disrespect for the American people. He campaigned that he would lower costs on Day 1, he would keep people safe and secure. And he has done just the opposite."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement:
“I will not be attending the State of the Union tonight.
“Rather than listen to Donald Trump lie to the American people, I will be hearing from the people of my district about their personal experiences with skyrocketing costs, new barriers to health care, dismantled Social Security services, and brutal cuts to medical research.