Freshman Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-OR) made headlines Tuesday after delivering a profanity-laced attack on President Donald Trump during a protest organized by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) on Capitol Hill.
Dexter, a vocal critic of Trump and his policies, took the stage surrounded by enthusiastic demonstrators. While her speech began in a standard fashion, it quickly took an unexpected turn as she appeared to get caught up in the energy of the crowd.
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“So, I am going to tell you that we do have to…” Dexter began, before pausing and gesturing with her hands. Then, in an uncharacteristically blunt moment, she declared: “I don’t swear in public very well, but we have to f— Trump!” The crowd erupted in applause as Dexter added, “Please don’t tell my children that I just did that!”
Her remarks quickly sparked reactions across the political spectrum, with critics calling them unprofessional and supporters cheering her passionate stance against the president. As the rally settled down, Dexter shifted focus to her newly introduced bill, the Stop Musk Act. The legislation, which she unveiled last week, is designed to “protect federal employees from retaliation for preventing, resisting, and circumventing Elon Musk’s unlawful actions.”
Acknowledging that her bill faces steep opposition in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, Dexter remained defiant. “We’re going to fight for public servants, and we’re going to get the majority in ’26,” she vowed. The Oregon lawmaker’s fiery rhetoric reflects growing tensions between progressive Democrats and Trump allies as the 2026 midterm elections loom.
While some have praised her speech as an unfiltered expression of frustration, others argue it undermines political decorum. Republicans were quick to condemn the outburst. House GOP leaders criticized Dexter’s remarks as inappropriate, with some calling for an apology. Meanwhile, Democratic supporters defended her passion, arguing that Trump’s policies warrant strong pushback.
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Whether her remarks will have lasting political consequences remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Rep. Maxine Dexter has firmly positioned herself as one of the most outspoken progressive voices in Congress.
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