It is wise to remember that politics is the art of the possible.
It is possible to trounce Trump
It is not possible to alter the pension problem in a meaningful way
Demonizing Trump is a visible excuse for the impossibility of action on the pensions
Virginia changed their pension plan to make employees kick in 5%. It was actually a very smart move because it basically matches the ROI and the state gets to pocket the money that employees “lose” if they leave within 5 years. “Lose” means they get taxed heavily for the refund, like cashing in a 401k.