- United States
- Nev.
- Letter
The undermining of federal agencies and systems by President Trump and Elon Musk represents an unacceptable attack on democratic institutions. This corporate coup must be stopped immediately through all available procedural means. Senate Democrats have a responsibility to protect the democratic process by placing blanket holds on all of the president's nominees, utilizing quorum calls and other tools to halt Senate business, and publicly exposing this authoritarian takeover. Remaining complicit through confirmation votes only emboldens further erosion of public institutions for private profit and consolidation of power in the hands of wealthy billionaires. Vigorous opposition in the legislative branch is crucial to safeguarding the integrity of government and the will of the people. This corporate influence over policymaking and access to classified information poses an existential threat that demands an unwavering defense of democratic norms.