1. United States
2. Mo.
3. Letter

Introduce a joint resolution of disapproval (JRD) to block Trump’s immoral and corrupt plan to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia. As we all know, Saudi Arabia is responsible for mass bombing of Yemeni civilians and infrastructure over the past decade, killing tens of thousands, while supporting a blockade that has starved and killed at least hundreds of thousands more. They still have not signed a final peace deal with Yemen or contributed any of the reconstruction funds they owe. Beyond this, Saudi Arabia is one of the most repressive regimes in the world — executing huge numbers of dissidents, minorities, and nonviolent offenders. They have no elections, no democracy of any kind, and no meaningful claim to democratic legitimacy. They cannot be rewarded with the most advanced U.S. jets ever built — there must be limits to the crimes our partners commit before we hold them accountable. Further, Trump cannot be allowed to make this deal given his and his family’s long and growing record of personal financial benefits received from this regime. Jared Kushner has been given free reign to set Middle East policy for the administration while the Saudis invest hundreds of millions into his own business ventures. Congress should not allow this level of graft and geopolitical quid pro quo, which violates the most basic ethical standards. Introduce or support a JRD and vote to block this sale! I will continue to follow this issue closely. Else your name shall be synonymous with corruption and destruction.