1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my profound disappointment in your failure—and that of many in Congress—to hold the current administration accountable for its actions and rhetoric. It has been deeply disheartening to see so little courage and conviction from those elected to serve as a check on executive power. The horrific killing of Alex Pretti, a nurse and veteran, by ICE agents is unacceptable and inexcusable. The silence from our representatives in the face of such violence is shameful. This tragedy is not isolated—it reflects broader cruelty, chaos, and disregard for human life that have become hallmarks of this administration’s policies. Meanwhile, ordinary Americans are suffering under rising prices, deepening corruption, and the erosion of democratic norms. Every day, we see evidence of an administration—and a Congress—that has failed to protect the public interest. I am horrified that those who swore to defend our Constitution have ceded so much power to the presidency, allowing one person to act with near impunity. You were elected to represent us, not to cower before the executive branch. I want to know: what will you do to fundamentally reform this government so no future president can amass such unchecked power? What steps will you take to reclaim congressional authority and restore real balance among our branches of government? If you cannot answer these questions with real action, you will lose my vote. I will not support leaders who remain silent while corruption, violence, and authoritarianism thrive. Our democracy depends on those willing to stand up and fight for it—will you?