- United States
- Nev.
- Letter
It is long past time for Democrats in Congress to stop playing nice. The political climate has changed drastically, and the continued reliance on civility and compromise in the face of blatant obstructionism and bad-faith tactics is failing the American people. This is not the time for tolerance or half-measures; it is time for bold, decisive action.
Republicans have made it abundantly clear that their priority is power, not governance. They weaponize lies, undermine our institutions, and play by no rules other than their own. Yet, time and again, Democrats respond with hesitation, seeking bipartisanship with those who have no interest in compromise. Enough is enough. We are at a tipping point, and your constituents are watching closely.
Furthermore, what is being done about Elon Musk’s alarming influence and behavior? Musk is acting as if he were an elected official, shaping public policy, spreading misinformation, and leveraging his massive platform to undermine democratic norms. His unchecked power, whether in manipulating communications, interfering in geopolitical matters, or evading accountability through his businesses, is a direct threat to the principles of a functioning democracy. The American people deserve to know what steps are being taken to address his actions and ensure no one individual has such disproportionate and unaccountable influence over our society.
We need a Democratic Party that fights back with equal tenacity and refuses to back down. Stop allowing the narrative to be dictated by those who spread misinformation and hate. Stop caving to bad-faith negotiations. Start holding those who attack democracy accountable—without excuses, without delay, and without fear of political fallout.
The time for soft rhetoric is over. We need action—immediately. The time for appeasement has passed; it’s time to deliver results.
Understand this: if you continue to prioritize decorum over progress, you risk losing the trust and support of the very people who put you in office. This is a moment to stand up and fight like our democracy depends on it—because it does.
I urge you to take this seriously. Show your constituents—and the world—that the Democratic Party is not afraid to meet this moment with strength, conviction, and urgency. We’re counting on you.