Iowa Open Letters

From a verified voter in Ames, IA

I am writing to express my deep frustration and embarrassment at Donald Trump’s continued behavior as President of the United States. Regardless of party affiliation, the presidency should command a basic level of dignity, competence, and honesty. President Trump routinely fails on all three counts.

From a verified voter in Iowa City, IA

Protect the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Scientists who study climate, weather and other earth sciences have decried the move, first reported by USA Today, as “taking a sledgehammer” to an “iconic” center dedicated to studying our planet. The loss of this facility and these scie

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

This Is Not Who We Are: No War with Venezuela

I am writing as a constituent to urge you to publicly oppose any attempt by President Trump to declare war on Venezuela or to initiate new military action against that country. Engaging in war to serve a president’s political needs is absolutely obscene. It violates the Constitution, disregards Cong

From a verified voter in Ames, IA

Do Trump's words make us look strong on the global stage?

Do you agree with the things Donald Trump writes about on his truth social? What do you think foreign leaders think when they read these? Do you think this makes our Great country look like it's being led by a sane man with full cognitive abilities? Or... does it look like we've got a weak littl

From a verified voter in Ames, IA

I am writing as a concerned constituent regarding the alarming state of the U.S. economy, as reflected in the most recent jobs reports for October and November 2025. In October, the United States lost more than 100,000 jobs, a stunning reversal for what had previously been a growing labor market. N

From a verified voter in Ames, IA

I am writing as a constituent to ask a straightforward but deeply troubling question: how can you continue to support Donald Trump as President given his long and well-documented record of racial, demeaning, and inflammatory rhetoric toward entire groups of people? For nearly a decade, Mr. Trump ha

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Support the VISIBLE Act to Ensure Transparent Immigration Enforcement

I am writing to urge your support for the Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement (VISIBLE) Act of 2025, introduced by Senators Alex Padilla and Cory Booker. This legislation is essential to restore transparency, accountability, and public trust in immigration enforcem

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Protect Ukrainian Families Seeking Refuge in the U.S.

I am writing as a concerned citizen to urge you to protect Ukrainian families who fled war and sought safety in the United States through legal channels. Many of these families followed the rules, yet they now face the threat of deportation. This nation has long stood for freedom, human rights, and

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

A Call for Congressional Action on Domestic Terrorism

I am writing to demand action against white domestic terrorist and hate groups that continue to threaten public safety in the United States. America has always named its enemies when they come from outside our borders. Foreign threats are clearly labeled, investigated, and prosecuted. But when viol

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Antifa or Santa Claus? Demand Facts from Our Leaders

Facts matter—especially when government officials define threats and shape national security policy. During testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee, FBI National Security Operations Director Michael Glasheen failed to clearly state whether “Antifa” exists as an organization. This is

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Does Michael Glasheen Believe in Santa Claus—or Just “Antifa”?

Facts matter—especially in national security. During testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee, FBI National Security Operations Director Michael Glasheen failed to give a clear answer about whether “Antifa” exists as an organization. This is not a complex or unsettled question. Antifa

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Elected Officials Must Defend Democracy from Unlawful Interference

Recent actions by former President Donald J. Trump—including attempts to pardon individuals charged under Arizona state law for submitting false electoral certificates—constitute a blatant abuse of power and a direct threat to the rule of law. These pardons exceed constitutional authority, which app

From a constituent in West Des Moines, IA

Please support the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act. Too many of America’s largest corporations pay CEOs 300 to 600 times what their median workers make. In many corporations far too many employees are pushed into poverty wages, unpredictable schedules, and jobs that barely cover basic living expenses. T

From a constituent in Council Bluffs, IA

Demand Congressional Investigation Into DOJ Misconduct and Court Violations

I am writing to urge you to initiate a congressional investigation into the Trump administration's Department of Justice and its pattern of misconduct before federal courts. Recent research by Ryan Goodman, a law professor at New York University, has documented over 400 cases where judges have expli

From a verified voter in Davenport, IA

Impeachment

I'm a voter in Davenport. I'm writing to ask you to fully support all three articles of impeachment introduced. I know I am not alone in recognizing the massive damage these three individuals have done to our country and the world.

From a constituent in Dubuque, IA

Vote for H. Res. 939, Impeach Trump.

Al Green has introduced H Res 939, to impeach Trump on abuse of power, threatening Senators and Judges. For the good of the country and the Republican Party, Trump must go now. Please do the right thing and do not vote to table the bill. Thank you.

From a verified voter in Ames, IA

Does this make America look good? Strong? Reasonable?

Do you agree with the things Donald Trump writes about on his truth social? Do you think this makes our Great country look like it's being led by a sane man with full cognitive abilities? Or... does it look like we've got a weak little kid who can't take an insult without throwing a tantrum? Woul

From a verified voter in Ames, IA

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s continued service in a leadership role within the Department of Health and Human Services and to ask you to support his impeachment. His long record of promoting scientifically unsupported claims about medicine, vaccines, and

From a verified voter in Ames, IA

Stop being friendly with Putin and dictators!

I trust you and your track record. I believe that you believe Putin is a murderous dictator. So why are Republicans aligning themselves with Putin, and trashing international relations with our European allies? The United Kingdom doesn't even trust us enough to share intelligence anymore? Why is

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Restore and Protect Funding for Iowa’s Water Quality Monitoring

I am writing as a concerned Iowan to urge you to immediately protect and restore funding for Iowa’s water-quality monitoring systems. Without action, Iowa is on track to lose its independent, real-time water monitoring network—leaving communities, utilities, and policymakers without the data needed

From a verified voter in Ames, IA

Why would I want you as governor? Rob Sand holds town halls and you hide

Why the heck should I vote for you as governor when you have ignored 99.99% of the questions I've asked you? You avoid public town halls, and you can't even bother to reply to emails. And one of the few replies I've received didn't give me any hint at all for what you were replying to. I get it,

From a verified voter in Ames, IA

Reporting elder abuse

I'm writing to report a case of elder abuse. Steven Miller and the brotech oligarchs are clearly abusing an old man, and you don't seem to care. I'm confused by your lackadaisical concern of the man in charge. His swelling is not normal. Massive bruising where an IV goes is not normal. Not one per

From a verified voter in Ames, IA

I am writing to ask a very straightforward question: Do you understand how tariffs actually work? Tariffs are taxes—paid by American consumers and American businesses. They are not paid by foreign governments. They are not paid by foreign companies. Every credible economist has explained this repea

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Defend Independent Agencies and Congress’s Constitutional Authority

I am writing to urge you to oppose—by every lawful means—any effort to dismantle the independence of federal regulatory agencies by allowing the President to remove independent watchdogs at will. The Supreme Court’s handling of Trump v. Slaughter signals a willingness to abandon nearly a century of

From a constituent in Des Moines, IA

Oversight of the University of Iowa Center for Intellectual Freedom

I am writing to you as your constituent and as someone who cares deeply about the independence and credibility of Iowa’s public universities. I support open inquiry and the free exchange of ideas in higher education. At the same time, I am concerned about the creation and early direction of the Uni