- United States
- Wash.
- Letter
Our government must uphold democratic principles and protect fundamental rights. Appointing anti-democratic figures like Elon Musk and Russell Vought to influential positions undermines our institutions. Musk's attempted acquisition of Twitter raises concerns about the consolidation of power. Vought's role in the extreme Project 2025 agenda calls into question his ability to serve all Americans fairly. Moreover, enacting draconian policies like a national abortion ban would strip away essential freedoms and bodily autonomy. Resisting such measures is crucial to safeguarding our liberties. We cannot allow unfit nominees who threaten our democracy to gain power. Representatives have a duty to reject these appointments and legislative overreaches that endanger our rights and democratic norms.