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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 19h

NEW: Many of the things you buy every day would’ve been cheaper this year if it wasn’t for President Trump’s tariffs. He’s making a choice to cost you money with his trade war.

An excerpt from a CNBC article highlighting inflation from President Trump's trade policies.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 08/10/2026

Folks in Brattleboro have the same concerns as the other Vermonters I’ve during my Common Grounds tour. They want Congress to lower the cost of health care, energy, and housing, rather than giving tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans. I’ll keep fighting to bring us out of this affordability crisis.

Peter speaks during his listening session in Brattleboro.

Peter listens to a constituent at a listening session he hosted in Brattleboro.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 01/10/2026

92% of the people in Gaza have only a canvas tent or a plastic sheet for shelter.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 01/10/2026

92% of the people in Gaza have only a canvas tent or a plastic sheet for shelter.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 30/09/2026

President Trump’s tariffs are costing Vermonters money. I have the numbers.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 29/09/2026

This isn't justice. This doesn't keep us safe.

Most of the children, dressed formally with neatly styled hair, waited impatiently for the judge. Among the first to appear before the judge was a 13-year-old Honduran boy named Angel. He didn’t have an attorney.

Asked whether there was a reason he couldn’t return to Honduras, Angel told the judge, “My mom and almost my entire family are here. It’s too dangerous to go back.”

But that wasn’t enough for the judge, who told the boy he did not qualify for asylum. “Would you like to request voluntary departure, or should I issue a removal order?” The judge asked.

“I don’t know,” Angel replied before bursting into tears. He stared ahead stoically and continued to cry, eventually saying: “I have no one. I have nothing.”

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 25/09/2026

A Vermont cheesemaker lost nearly $1 million in Canadian sales last year because of President Trump’s tariffs. This is happening all over the country, it’s choking our small businesses.

Mateo Kehler, co-founder and chief executive officer of Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, says he expected to ship nearly $1 million worth of artisan cheese north of the border last year, about 7 percent to 8 percent of the creamery’s annual sales.

But that business dried up within a month after President Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on most Canadian imports in February 2025 and then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau countered with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 24/09/2026

Glad to meet with President Zelenskyy during his visit to New York. The U.S. must continue to stand with the Ukrainian people who have been bravely defending their homeland against Putin’s invasion.

Photo of Peter shaking hands with President Zelenskyy.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 17/09/2026

Just a few days ago, a clearly marked Doctors Without Borders bus was struck by an Israeli military airstrike. Now, President Trump has approved sending 40,000 one-ton bombs to Prime Minister Netanyahu. The U.S. can't continue to supply weapons being used to commit war crimes.

Screenshot of a New York Times article. Text reads:
Trump Approved $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, including 40,000 one-ton bombs
The package would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions to Israel.
By Michael Crowley and Edward Wong

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 12/09/2026

Glad to visit Camp Johnson for the groundbreaking of a new center that’ll provide financial, legal, and health services to Vermont National Guard families. I worked with @sanders.senate.gov to secure $2 million for this project that honors the sacrifices of service members and their families.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 04/09/2026

Vermont businesses, farmers, and families are being put in harm’s way because of President Trump’s new tariffs on Canada. Small business owners and leaders in our state came together to share more about how Trump’s recklessness is making it harder to succeed in Vermont.

Peter hosts a conference against President Trump's tariffs on Canada.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 02/09/2026

This weekend, I visited the Norwich Farmers Market with NOFA-VT to learn how nutrition programs are helping bring fresh fruits and vegetables from Vermont’s farms into more people’s homes. We have to keep working so more people have access to nutritious food grown by Vermont farms.

Peter poses with people at the Norwich Farmers Market.

A picture of fresh vegetables at the Norwich Farmers Market.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 30/08/2026

It never ceases to amaze me how beautiful Vermont is.

Photo of Peter canoeing on the Nulhegan River.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 30/08/2026

Great time canoeing on the Connecticut River with Margaret!

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 28/08/2026

When I met with organic farmers in Norwich, they told me they’re worried our current food system is heading toward collapse. We need to listen to farmers and pass a bipartisan Farm Bill that levels the playing field so they can succeed and our country can keep benefitting from healthy food.

Peter listens to organic farmers during his visit to Honey Field Farm in Norwich.

Peter poses with organic farmers and others in Norwich.

Peter listens during a roundtable discussion with organic farmers in Norwich.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 28/08/2026

Since 1977, Island Pond Health & Dental Center has provided care to Vermonters in the most rural corner of our state. I toured the facility to learn about their team-based approach and to thank them for their incredible work.

Peter poses with staff of the Island Pond Health & Dental Center.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 26/08/2026

I joined the Nature Conservancy to visit their tree nursery in Vermont where they're working with both state and federal partners to breed disease-resistant elm trees. It's a stark reminder of why we need to protect programs that safeguard our forests that make Vermont so special.

Photo of Peter with Vermonters at the tree nursury.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 25/08/2026

Rising costs and large competitors are wiping out Vermont’s small, family-run dairy farms. I joined Vermont's Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts at Taft’s Milk & Maple Farm to discuss how the federal and state government can better work together to help our dairy farmers stay in business.

Peter shakes hands with the owner of Taft's Milk and Maple Farm in Huntington.

Peter and Anson Tebbetts pose with the owners of Taft's Milk and Maple Farm.

Peter listens to the owner of Taft's Milk and Maple Farm in Huntington.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 19/08/2026

Whether they’re in school or on summer break, no kid should have to wonder how they'll get eat their next meal. I spoke at the School Nutrition Association of Vermont Conference at Shelburne Farms about my work in Congress to give students access to nutritious meals year-round.

Peter makes remarks during the School Nutrition Association of Vermont Conference at Shelburne Farms.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 13/08/2026

President Trump’s trade war isn’t just taking a financial toll on Vermont's small businesses, it’s straining friendships with our northern neighbors. I joined Canadian, New England, and Vermont officials in Shelburne to discuss ways we can protect the deep partnership between our two countries.

Peter talks with Anson Tebbetts and others at a conference in Shelburne.

Peter takes notes at a conference in Shelburne.

Peter speaks at a conference in Shelburne.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 07/08/2026

What’s the Trump corruption of the day? Diamond rings and tariff exemptions.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 05/08/2026

Colleagues on both sides of the aisle came together to discuss how we can make our communities more resilient to extreme weather and improve the disaster recovery process. Regardless of our politics, I believe we can find common ground on protecting all Americans.

Peter hosts a bipartisan roundtable discussion on how Congress can help make communities more resilient.

Peter listens to participants at a bipartisan roundtable discussion he hosted on how Congress can help make communities more resilient.

Senator Jeff Merkley asks experts questions at a bipartisan roundtable discussion Peter hosted on how Congress can help make communities more resilient.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 04/08/2026

Todd Blanche’s only job is to be in service of a corrupt president.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 30/07/2026

The Trump corruption of the day? 21,000 trades.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 29/07/2026

Vermont’s farmers are paying nearly $1,500 more for fuel this planting season because of President Trump’s war on Iran.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 20/07/2026

By his own measure, President Trump has failed.

Photo of President Trump.
"We will measure our success not only by the battles we win, but also by the wars that we end—and perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into."
Inaugural Address, January 20, 2025

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 17/07/2026

Dani Bensky, Epstein survivor: Todd Blanche has been at the helm of the release of nude images of survivors, the outing of Jane Does, and the exposure of more than 100 victims' identifying information and documents describing horrific acts of abuse, including my own.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 16/07/2026

Dani Bensky, Epstein survivor: The survivors in this room know there are investigative leads because they are our stories. Mr. Blanche knows it, yet he has chosen not to pursue them. His actions have destroyed survivors’ trust.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 16/07/2026

Career pardon attorney Liz Oyer declined to recommend letting a convicted domestic abuser and friend of President Trump buy guns again. Todd Blanche fired her for it. www.youtube.com/shorts/VqlvuC0sqmA

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 15/07/2026

Todd Blanche works for Donald Trump. He does not work for the American people.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 09/07/2026

Like many Vermonters, I’m remembering the brutal floods that devastated our state in July 2023 and 2024. I joined Climate Action Campaign to hear from Vermonters impacted by extreme weather. Our path is clear: we must take urgent climate action and reform our recovery process.

Peter speaks at an event in Barre hosted by the Climate Action Campaign.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 26/06/2026

President Trump’s Freedom 250 is a self-serving grift.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 23/06/2026

Because of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” five million Americans have already lost their health care. Americans don’t want to pay for a new White House ballroom. They want affordable health care, groceries, and housing.

Graphic of President Trump. Text on the graphic reads: Five million Americans lose health care following "One Big Beautiful Bill"

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 23/06/2026

President Donald Trump is leading us into another reckless war, this time with Cuba. Cuba is about the size of Virginia, and poses no threat to the U.S. Trump should negotiate a deal, not launch another "takeover" financed by taxpayers.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 18/06/2026

Last month, Congressman Dave Min and I opened an investigation to determine if President Trump has been dishing out pay-for-play pardons. Now, we’re directly requesting information from Trump Administration officials to help uncover the truth.

Graphic that reads: Sen. Welch, Rep. Min escalate their oversight investigation into Trump's pardons.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 18/06/2026

Mohsen Mahdawi was asked on his final citizenship interview whether he would be willing to protect and defend the Constitution. Within seconds of saying yes, ICE agents stormed in, arrested him, handcuffed his wrists and chained his feet, and threw him in a cell.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 09/06/2026

This is what happens when you kill renewable energy projects and start a reckless war with Iran that drives up prices.

Graphic with a photo of President Trump. Text on the graphic reads: Household energy bill have surged 18% under Trump
Higher than at any point under Biden.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 09/06/2026

Because of the energy crisis created by President Trump’s war with Iran, airlines have raised prices and cut services. I’m demanding answers with Senator Duckworth and Senator Blumenthal on how travelers are going to be impacted as the war continues.

Graphic that says, "Sen. Welch demands answers on rising air travel costs due to President Trump's war with Iran."

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 06/06/2026

Happy National Trails Day! Vermont offers hundreds of miles of trails to take a break and reset in nature. Hiking and being in nature if part of our way of life in Vermont. I’ll keep working to protect them.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 06/06/2026

During his hearing this week, Secretary Bessent acknowledged that it's unacceptable that mega corporations avoided billions in taxes last year. And yet, he and others in the Trump Administration are getting rid of policies that make sure they pay their fair share. So is it unacceptable or not?

Screenshot of a New York Times article titled: Trump Clears Way for Corporate Tax Dodge Hidden in the Fine Print

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 28/05/2026

The price of gas is still sky high. Millions have lost their health care. Inflation is rising. And President Trump is building a UFC arena at the White House.

Photo of the UFC construction at the White House.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 21/05/2026

By gutting the Voting Rights Act, the Roberts Court has completed the mission of the Jim Crow laws.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 20/05/2026

President Trump is setting up a slush fund using your taxpayer dollars to give payouts to January 6 insurrectionists.

Screenshot of a New York Times article. Headline reads: Justice Dept. Sets Up $1.8 Billion Fund that Could Funnel Money to Trump Allies.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 13/05/2026

For the seventh time, a majority of Republicans refused to hold President Trump accountable and end his reckless war with Iran. Our troops are in danger abroad and prices are soaring at home. This war must end.

Screenshot of a live senate feed showing the vote against the Iran War Powers Resolution.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 11/05/2026

Since 1939, Washington Electric Co-op has been providing Vermonters in Washington County with electricity. I was pleased to speak at their Annual Meeting to celebrate their work and discuss my bills that’ll strengthen our grid to keep up with the growing demand for green energy.

Peter delivers remarks at the Annual Meeting hosted by the Washington Electric Co-Op.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 08/05/2026

I’m deeply concerned by reports that the U.S. military could be supporting controversial Israeli military actions, including the forced displacement of 1 million civilians in Lebanon. Our troops shouldn't be put in a position to be supporting possible war crimes.

Graphic that reads: Sen. Welch leads 11 colleagues demanding answers about potential U.S. and Israeli military international law violations.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 07/05/2026

President Trump’s policies have forced Vermonters to fork over an extra $2,500 for everyday needs. I toured the HOPE-VT Food Pantry in Middlebury to discuss the rising grocery prices we’re seeing and the need to fight for nutrition programs in the Farm Bill.

Peter visits with staff at the HOPE-VT Food Pantry in Middlebury.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 07/05/2026

Farmers across the country are paying the price for President Trump’s war with Iran. Farmers at Nitty Gritty Grain in Charlotte told me how the price of everything from fuel to shipping fees has jumped, straining their margins even more than before.

Peter listens to farmers and producers discuss challenges their facing under President Trump's policies at Nitty Gritty Grain in Charlotte.

Peter visits with farmers and producers at Nitty Gritty Grain in Charlotte.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 07/05/2026

I continued my Common Grounds tour with a listening session in Middlebury. I heard from Vermonters on issues from flood recovery, resisting President Trump’s mass deportation campaign, and mending the strained relationship between the U.S. and Canada.

Peter hosts a community coffee in Middlebury as part of his Common Grounds tour.

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Senator Peter Welch @welch.senate.gov · 04/05/2026

Family farms are in crisis. We need to end tariffs on our trade allies. We need to provide more assistance after natural disasters. And we need to pass a Farm Bill that gives farmers the price stability they need.

Graphic of a story in the New York Times titles "The Last Days of Butter Ridge."

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