Democrat Chris Murphy Says $25 Minimum Wage Could Win Back Trump Voters

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Source: Newsweek

Jun 28, 2026 at 11:21 AM EDT


Senator Chris Murphy argued Sunday that an increase in the federal minimum wage could be the key to rebuilding the Democratic coalition, including winning back working-class voters who supported President Donald Trump in the last election.

During an interview on NBC News' Meet the Press, the Connecticut Democrat pointed to his proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour, calling it a “unifying issue” that could resonate across party lines.

"I think we have to understand that people do not believe that this version of capitalism has worked. And frankly, it hasn't worked," he explained. "You have 40 percent of Americans today that are working full-time and don't have enough money saved up in the bank for an emergency car repair."

The federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 an hour since 2009. Murphy’s push highlights an ongoing debate within the Democratic Party over how to balance progressive economic policies with broad electoral appeal ahead of upcoming election cycles like this year's midterms.

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[dave99]

1. Senator Chris Murphy is on the correct road .

[truthisfreedom]

2. There would have to be an exemption

For little mom and pop shops.

[mtngirl47]

3. No there doesn't

I have a mom and pop shop and i pay 20 to 25 per hour NOW just to get good people.

[AZLD4Candidate]

11. Yes, the typical small business what aboutism. Sorry, if you can't afford a minimum wage hike,

you don't deserve to own a business. People do not work for slave wages.

[Bluestocking]

4. Trump supporters believe that a $25 minimum wage is a bad thing

Yes, that are that stupid.

[johnnyfins]

8. Because they are lied to by corporations,

Through fox news, that a minimum wage increase will kill the economy.

[pimpbot]

5. lol. win back trump voters

Maybe a couple will see the light, but most will take the $25, just like they took their education financial assistance, student loan relief, job site safety protections, and countless other helpful things democrats have led the charge on for the past 40 years and then go vote for whoever has a (R) next to their name. Mostly because of god, guns, gays, or skin color.

I agree we need to keep hammering at it, but theres a big chunk of our population who are brain dead.

[kimbutgar]

6. I could see some dumb maga carrying a sign saying vote no for a $25 communist minimum wage

Vote repuke and they will keep the minimum wage at $7.25 per hour!

[FakeNoose]

7. Combine that with raising the cap to $200K (or higher)

Ding ding, we've got a winner!

[cstanleytech]

10. A better method to get wages increased is to raise corporate taxes with breaks given to companies that pay workers well.