1. United States
2. Maine
3. Letter

NO new funds for the Pentagon. Please VOTE no Trump's request for 1.5 trillion dollars. Trump and Hegseth have endangered our national security in numerous ways: they have committed war crimes and advocated, even advertised, their intent to persist in the commission of the same. They betrayed our allies, illegally changed the name of the DOD without required congressional authorization, blocked deserved promotions due gender and racial bigotry, violated the congressional war powers act, waged war with no clear agenda or plan. They have threatened wars of conquest against our allies and insulted NATO. They have ruined our reputation, integrity and credibility. So far only Putin, Netanyahu and Trump's legal jeopardy due to the evidence for his crimes in the Epstein files -- and those in the U.S. who used inside knowledge to do insider trading -- so far *those* are ones who have benefitted from this administration's rash abuse of our military capacity and service people. After promising peace and now wars, Trump is now engaged in wars across the globe. The new name of the DoD is illegitimate and its actions in this administration have been rash and illegal according to both domestic and international laws. Trump appears addled and demented in press conferences, while Hegseth spouts dangerous apocalyptic and theocratic tropes. Trump's latest request comes at a time when essential services for veterans are being cut, SNAP programs and health insurance for Americans are being axed. The Pentagon has not passed an audit and recent reporting about expenditures on deluxe violins and grand pianos raises concerns about probity and management. It's time for Congress to put the brakes on. Take the car keys away from the toddler. Reassert Congress's constitutional powers over war and appropriations. NO ADDITIONAL funds for this "Deparment of War" run amok.