Nevada Democrats congratulate, caution Trump as he starts 2nd term

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Southern Nevada’s congressional delegation — all Democrats — congratulated and cautioned President Donald Trump as he began his second term Monday.

Trump won the election in November by 1.5% — or about 2 million votes. The president also became the first Republican candidate since 2004 to win Nevada’s six electoral votes, besting Vice President Kamala Harris by about 46,000 votes.

Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen voted to impeach Trump in both his impeachment trials.

“Today, we completed one of the most foundational principles of our democracy, which is the peaceful transfer of power,” Cortez Masto said in a statement. “I look forward to working with the incoming administration to lower prices, create jobs, and keep our communities safe. But make no mistake, if President Trump uses his position to hurt hardworking Nevadans, I will always stand strong to protect them.”

“Today, we witnessed yet another peaceful transfer of power,” Rosen posted on X. “I’m always willing to work across the aisle, including with the Trump-Vance Administration, to lower costs and deliver for Nevada families. But I’ll also push back on any extreme actions that would hurt our nation.”

“I will work with President Trump on any policy that achieves these goals for Nevadans and the American people,” Rep. Steven Horsford said in a statement. “And I will honor America’s long tradition of principled opposition when his policies fall short. I wish President Trump the best in office, and look forward to representing the people of Nevada’s 4th Congressional District in negotiations with him.”

“Today we witnessed the peaceful transfer of power which is essential to our democracy,” Rep. Dina Titus posted on X.

Several prominent Las Vegas-area business figures attended the inauguration, including Phil Ruffin and Dana White.

Rep. Susie Lee had not shared or posted a statement as of Monday afternoon. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo also did not share a message.

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