(American Political Report)—President Donald Trump’s recent directive to halt the production of new pennies has garnered bipartisan support, notably from Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada. Senator Rosen praised the move as a “common sense” decision, emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility.
She stated, “I’m not afraid to embrace a good idea, regardless of its origin.”
I’m not afraid to embrace a good idea when it comes from the other side of the aisle, and I agree with President Trump on this.
Eliminating the penny is a commonsense move that’ll save taxpayer dollars.https://t.co/8w0kxRHGtX
— Senator Jacky Rosen (@SenJackyRosen) February 11, 2025
The production cost of a single penny exceeds its face value, leading to significant financial losses over time. By ceasing the minting of new pennies, the government aims to reduce wasteful spending and allocate resources more efficiently.
“As well as saving taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, there are major environmental benefits to eliminating the penny. This is a great move,” Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colo., said of the president’s plan.
This initiative reflects a growing bipartisan acknowledgment of the need to reassess certain governmental practices to enhance economic efficiency. While most Democrats continue to pretend like everything was fine under Joe Biden, some are stepping out and expressing relief over some of President Trump’s initiatives.
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