1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

Yesterday, the Supreme Court barely blocked Trump’s attempt to unilaterally freeze $2 billion in foreign aid—a blatant power grab that, had it succeeded, would have given him unchecked control over where and how the U.S. engages with the world. This was not just a policy decision. This was a test—one that he only failed by a single Supreme Court vote. If Congress does not act now, he will try again, and next time, there may not be anyone left to stop him. Let’s be clear: Trump is using foreign aid as a political weapon. He is punishing allies, abandoning global commitments, and strengthening dictatorships by cutting off U.S. support to democracies that resist him. Congress, not the president, holds the power of the purse. The fact that he even attempted this is a violation of fundamental checks and balances. Had the Supreme Court ruled differently, Trump would now have full control over where taxpayer money goes—without oversight, without debate, and without legal limits. That is authoritarian rule, not democracy. Congress must act immediately to prevent this from happening again. I demand that you: - Pass legislation explicitly prohibiting the executive branch from freezing or redirecting funds already approved by Congress. - Hold public hearings on this blatant abuse of power—Americans deserve to know how dangerously close we came to losing another critical democratic safeguard. - Ensure that all foreign aid decisions remain under Congressional authority—this administration has already made it clear that it will not act in good faith. We are watching an unchecked power grab in real time. Trump will not stop unless he is stopped. I urge you to act before he tries again.