Nevada Representative Makes a Scene
During Wednesday’s House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Nevada’s Democratic Representative Steven Horsford launched into an unprofessional tirade. When President Trump announced a 90-day pause on most international tariffs while increasing duties on Chinese goods by 125 percent, Horsford responded with frustration.
“So, the trade representative hasn’t spoken to the President of the United States about a global reordering of trade and yet he announced it on a tweet? WTF, who’s in charge?” Horsford demanded of U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during the heated exchange.
The Nevada congressman didn’t stop there. When Greer attempted to explain the situation, Horsford cut him off, saying:
“There’s no strategy you just found out three seconds ago, sitting here, we saw you.”
He went on to claim:
“It looks like your boss just pulled the rug out from under you and paused the tariffs, the taxes on the American people.”
When Trade Representative Greer explained that “The president was elected, and he runs the trade policy, and I advise him and execute his trade policy,” he highlighted an important truth. Voters chose President Trump partly for his business experience and trade expertise.
Horsford’s behavior grew even more confrontational as the hearing continued. When Chairman Smith declined his request for a colloquy, Horsford said:
“We don’t want to talk about the trade policy here in the trade committee? This is our jurisdiction.”
After Smith explained that Horsford’s time had expired, the Nevada congressman could be heard saying off camera:
“Kick me out, what are you going to do?”
‘WTF’ Moment
Committee Chairman Rep. Jason Smith correctly pointed out that there were “more Republicans in this chamber than there are Democrats” during the hearing. This suggests that while Horsford was grandstanding, many of his Democratic colleagues didn’t even show up for this important discussion.
Horsford ended his tirade by pointing his finger, slamming the desk and declaring:
“And all the while, there are not even any Republicans left in this hearing. They all left because they don’t even want to defend this. But meanwhile, the speaker is rushing to the floor to pass a budget reconciliation to screw America by passing the biggest tax cut in history on the backs of the American people. WTF! Who’s in charge?”
.@RepHorsford actually says passing “the biggest tax cut in history” will “screw America.”
Are Democrats insane, do they hate the American people, or both? pic.twitter.com/8L8LqBDvNr
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 9, 2025
Trump’s Economic Vision vs. Horsford’s Tax Confusion
While Horsford was busy shouting “This is amateur hour, and it needs to stop,” and mischaracterizing tariffs as taxes, the Trump administration’s economic team was highlighting the benefits of their actual tax policies for everyday Americans.
The official Rapid Response account of the Trump White House directly addressed Horsford’s confusion.
“‘Screw’ America?” the Rapid Response team asked, before sharing real data about tax cuts. According to a new report from the Council of Economic Advisors, extending the Trump Tax Cuts will raise real wages by as much as $3,300 per year for American workers. The same report shows median-income households could see their take-home pay increase by as much as $5,000 annually.
The economic benefits don’t stop there. The report predicts a boost to short-run real GDP by 3.3-3.8% and long-run real GDP by 2.6-3.2%. Perhaps most importantly for Nevada families, the tax cuts are projected to save 4.1 million jobs from being destroyed.
For communities in Nevada and across America, the plan would invest as much as $100 billion – creating opportunities in areas that have been left behind by previous administrations.
What Might Happen Next
Nevada businesses now have a 90-day window of lower tariffs with most countries, which could help reduce costs. At the same time, the stronger stance against China protects them from unfair competition.
The president’s approach gives American negotiators leverage to secure better deals. For Nevada’s manufacturers and miners, this could open new markets while protecting them from foreign competitors who don’t play by the rules.
If China responds with retaliatory measures, President Trump has shown he’s willing to stand firm. Unlike previous administrations that backed down, this approach may finally bring China to make real concessions.
What Nevada Conservatives Can Do
Support Nevada businesses that compete with Chinese imports. Your purchasing choices can help these local job creators weather the challenges of international competition.
Contact Congressman Horsford’s office to express your concern about his unprofessional behavior and opposition to policies that protect American workers. Remind him that he represents many Nevadans, not just those who share his political views.
This article was written with the assistance of AI. Please verify information and consult additional sources as needed.
