Elmhurst Lawmaker Denounces Trump Actions

ELMHURST, IL – The new state lawmaker from Elmhurst on Tuesday rebuked President Donald Trump for his pardons of Jan. 6 rioters and his tariff policy.

"It's inappropriate to issue broad pardons for individuals who recklessly assaulted police," Rep. Marti Deuter, a Democrat, said in a news release. "This is a politically-motivated decision that circumvents reasonable consequences, and I’m concerned by the precedent it sets. We should be prioritizing our first responders, not those who engaged in harm against them."

Deuter, a former Elmhurst alderman, labeled Trump's tariffs as "extreme," saying they would raise families' costs.

"Our state has significant, multi-billion-dollar business relationships with Canada and Mexico, and high tariffs could potentially cost jobs while increasing prices on gas, groceries and other essential items," Deuter said.

Deuter voted for resolutions condemning Trump's tariffs and pardons. Both passed the House.

Deuter’s 45th District includes parts of Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Villa Park, Bensenville, Lombard and Darien.