1. United States
2. S.C.
3. Letter

The POTUS threatening European allies in an attempt to further the private business interests of a friend is the very definition of corruption. According to the Financial Times, Trump’s ambassador to the European Union, Andrew Puzder, is warning of severe consequences if European officials move forward with plans that could restrict Musk’s SpaceX from parts of the European market. Meanwhile, Europe is developing its own satellite communications systems, and Ukraine is pushing for alternatives to Starlink as trust in Washington continues to deteriorate. So now the United States government is threatening our own allies for daring to seek alternatives to a private company owned by Trump’s billionaire buddy? Whatever happened to the “free market”? Instead of standing up to Putin and strengthening our alliances, Trump is using American power to protect Elon Musk’s business interests. And in the process, he’s giving Europe yet another reason to stop depending on the United States. Trump is, once again, abusing the power of his position as the President for private gain and Americans hate it. A Gallup Poll conducted in 2026 shows 89% of U.S. adults say that government corruption is widespread, reaching a 20-year high. This includes 91% of Democrats, 90% of independents, and 83% of Republicans. It is the duty of Congress to support the Constitution, the American people, and our allies! Stop this corrupt administration now!