Raimondo concerned about Trump but keeping open mind
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Democratic Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says she’s trying to remain calm and constructive as she braces for how Democratic-led Rhode Island will fare under the administration of Republican President-elect Donald Trump.
The governor told reporters Tuesday she’s keeping an open mind and is waiting to see what Trump actually does as president and if it matches his campaign rhetoric.
She concerned about rollbacks of health care policy and civil rights, but she’s encouraged by Trump’s promise to improve infrastructure. She says she hopes the Trump administration will continue to support job training programs that have been a priority of her administration and President Barack Obama.
She says she won’t compromise on values. She says she’s spent the past week hugging family members, staff and other people concerned about Trump.
