1. United States
2. Va.
3. Letter

As your constituent, I write to express grave concern about Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense and urge you to use your position to oppose this dangerous nomination. Mr. Hegseth's own writings demonstrate he is unfit to lead our military. In his 2020 book "American Crusade," he explicitly contemplates using the military in domestic political conflicts, writing that following a Democratic election victory, "The military and police...will be forced to make a choice" and "Yes, there will be some form of civil war." This represents a dangerous rejection of civilian control of the military and our constitutional order. I urge you to: - Make public statements opposing this nomination - Build coalitions with colleagues to raise awareness - Meet with Senators to express concerns - Use your platform to highlight the dangers this nomination poses to civilian-military relations This is not a partisan issue. The stability of our military and preservation of civilian control transcends party lines. I request a written response detailing what actions you will take to oppose this nomination.