The Democratic leaders stepping up as Trump’s biggest foes

Democratic leaders are divided on how to resist Trump, with some taking a conciliatory approach and others pledging to use all legal and legislative tools to thwart his policies. They have been preparing for this moment for months, aided by a conservative blueprint called Project 2025. Democratic governors, attorneys general, and interest groups are forming a united front to challenge Trump’s administration, with a focus on protecting civil rights, climate policies, and reproductive rights. They will rely on litigation and legal challenges to fight against Trump’s policies, despite potential challenges from the conservative Supreme Court and Republican-controlled Congress.