(Radio Iowa) – Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is urging residents of Iowa’s first congressional district to contact Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks and ask her to vote no this week on a House plan that includes budget cuts and tax cuts. “We cannot allow that legislation to pass,” Sanders said. “…I look at a lot of polls and what the American people say is don’t give billionaires a tax break. Demand that they start paying their fair share of taxes.”

Sanders, who ran for president in 2016 and 2020, spoke in Iowa City this past weekend. People who gathered to hear from Sanders in the main venue and in two spill over locations were asked to share their contact information. The senator says they’ll be getting information via text or email on how to contact Miller-Meeks.

“Can you make that call?” Sanders asked, and the crowd cheered. President Trump has expressed support for the package House Republican leaders unveiled to implement his border security and energy policies, while cutting about two TRILLION dollars in federal spending. It includes an estimated four-and-a-half TRILLION dollars in tax reductions as well. Sanders launched a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour this past weekend.

“Trump believes he can do anything he wants for any reason — he can ignore congress, he can ignore the courts, he is above the law,” Sanders said. “…Now is not the time for despair or feeling helpless. Now is the time to stand up, to fight back, to take on Trumpism.”

Republican Governor Kim Reynolds posted a message on social media criticizing Sanders for lecturing Iowans on socialism while he owns three houses.