149 Groups Condemn Trump's Tax Bill in New York Times Ad

July 10, 2025 July 10, 2025

Editorial Staff

Advocacy Groups Unite Against Trump's Tax Legislation

Thursday’s Times Print Edition Features Ad Cosigned by 149 Organizations Highlighting the Devastating Effects of Trump’s Tax Bill

WASHINGTON—In a significant show of unity, 149 organizations from various sectors have collaborated with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) to publish a full-page advertisement in the New York Times. This ad criticizes President Donald Trump’s tax policy, describing it as a “big, ugly betrayal” that prioritizes the wealthy at the expense of ordinary Americans.

The advertisement, supported by diverse groups including activists, unions, and advocacy organizations, aims to highlight the negative impacts of the legislation. It argues that the policy benefits the ultra-wealthy while imposing burdens on working families.

“This ad shows how Trump’s big, ugly betrayal takes food off the table, abandons public education, and erodes the social programs that support millions of hardworking Americans,” stated AFT President Randi Weingarten. “Rural hospitals and communities will be hit especially hard—while the ultra-wealthy become even wealthier. The AFT and our allies know that we must organize, stand up and speak out together in solidarity to reverse the damage wrought by this appalling legislation.”

*Click here to view the ad*.

Transcript:

THEY BETRAYED US.

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS PROMISED TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES. INSTEAD, THEY PASSED THE SO-CALLED BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL—A MASSIVE TRANSFER OF WEALTH FROM WORKING AMERICANS TO BILLIONAIRES.

THIS CRUEL LAW WILL LEAVE MILLIONS SICKER, HUNGRIER AND POORER. IT SLASHES HEALTHCARE AND FOOD ASSISTANCE, DEFUNDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND HIGHER EDUCATION, SHUTTERS RURAL HOSPITALS, CUTS JOBS, TARGETS IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES AND EXPLODES THE NATIONAL DEBT—ALL TO PAY FOR TAX BREAKS FOR THE ULTRA-WEALTHY.

WE’RE APPALLED. WE’RE ANGRY. AND WE WON’T FORGET.

WE WILL REMEMBER WHO TURNED THEIR BACKS ON WORKING FAMILIES—AND WHO WE CAN COUNT ON TO FIGHT FOR US.

JOIN US. ORGANIZE. VOTE.

LET’S UNDO THE DAMAGE FROM THIS BIG BETRAYAL.

Critics of the new law assert that it redirects essential funding from public schools to private institutions via a voucher scheme, making education less affordable for many. Additionally, rural hospitals are expected to face closures, exacerbating healthcare access issues, while the affluent continue to benefit from tax advantages.

The tax plan has not been well-received by the public. According to a survey, only 31 percent of registered voters support it, and public opposition grows as more people learn about the details of the policy, as detailed in a KFF Health Tracking Poll.

The diverse group of signatories includes: