1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

Michiganders in the First District deserve leadership that defends democracy, strengthens our alliances, and stands up to dictators—not one that enables them. So why have you remained silent while the administration weakens NATO, abandons our allies, and emboldens Putin? The failed February 28 meeting with Ukraine’s democratically elected leader wasn’t just an insult—it was a gift to Russia. But the threat goes beyond foreign policy. The administration is actively making it easier for Russia to interfere at home. On her first day as Attorney General, Pam Bondi shut down the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force, which was protecting U.S. elections from Russian meddling. She also ended DOJ investigations into Russian oligarchs and weakened enforcement of foreign lobbying laws, making it easier for Putin’s allies to operate unchecked. The administration also appointed Edward Coristine—a 19-year-old with Russian cybercriminal ties—to a government role with access to U.S. cybersecurity systems. His company, Tesla.Sexy LLC, operates Russian-registered domains and an AI bot targeting the Russian market. Giving someone with known cybercriminal ties access to U.S. cybersecurity infrastructure is a national security risk—yet this administration saw no issue with this appointment. Meanwhile, with the administration opposing a UN resolution condemning Russia’s aggression, the U.S. aligns with Russia and North Korea instead of standing with democratic allies. European leaders are now discussing whether they must strengthen their own defense without U.S. support—a direct result of failed leadership. Weakening NATO doesn’t make America stronger—it makes us weaker. Undermining our allies doesn’t put America first—it puts Putin first. Why do these decisions consistently benefit Russia while damaging U.S. credibility? This isn’t just about history—it’s about America’s future. We must stand for democracy, support our allies, and defend against Russian aggression. Michiganders deserve an answer—and your action. Will you take a stand and publicly condemn these reckless policies, or will history remember you for doing nothing? PEOPLE OVER PUTIN.