1. United States
2. Md.
3. Letter

Stop Trump's illegal war! Trump’s illegal war with Iran has already cost over one thousand lives – including 175 schoolgirls and other civilians killed at an Iranian elementary school and at least seven American servicemembers. Meanwhile, families across this country are still waiting for their government to do something, anything, to make life less expensive. Every dollar spent on warmongering abroad is a dollar taken away from struggling Americans. Our country hasn’t had a military draft since Vietnam – and for good reason. But believe it or not, the Trump Administration is actually considering bringing it back! When asked to address Americans who are worried that Trump will force a draft for his illegal Iran war, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refused to rule it out – saying it's not “off of the table.” [1] It’s simply beyond the pale: they won’t rule out making you, your children, or your grandchildren fight and die for his illegal war – a war they haven’t even put up for a vote in Congress. And at the same time, Trump is reportedly planning to demand $50 billion in additional funding for this war [2] – taxpayer dollars that could be used to instead fund healthcare, schools, and infrastructure here at home. We need to make it clear to members of Congress: you can’t hide behind Trump as he tramples the rule of law and endangers military & civilian lives. Our lawmakers must draw a line and say NO to a draft, NO to more funding, and NO to Trump’s illegal war.