North Carolina Open Letters

From a verified voter in Durham, NC

I saw the video of Senator Padilla being manhandled and zip tied. He only asked a question and gave his name despite what is claimed that ‘he pushed’. Are you not shocked and outraged at the treatment of a fellow Senator or are you afraid to speak up?I want to hear from you and what you are doing to

From a constituent in Weaverville, NC

Cancel Trump's self-serving military parade honoring only himself

The proposed military parade to celebrate President Trump's birthday raises significant concerns over the inappropriate use of federal funds and resources for personal interests rather than matters of national importance. Such an extravagant display would impose substantial costs on taxpayers and th

From a verified voter in Holly Springs, NC

Disappointed that you took part in Trump’s political theater on a military base!

I am writing as a constituent who is deeply troubled by your participation in the recent event at Fort Liberty (renamed by MAGA as Fort Bragg) alongside President Trump, as reported in this Military.com article (https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/06/12/army-officials-pushed-back-pop-maga-shop-

From a verified voter in Wilmington, NC

Step up or step aside

I shall be brief. I demand that you vote against Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill". If you do not, your name will stand next to his in history as spineless, voting party over the good of the nation. A yes vote is a lazy and feckless vote. Step up or step aside.

From a verified voter in Mooresville, NC

Thank you for your email responding to my letter. I have to point out, however, that you are not being honest and transparent about Donald Trump’s big beautiful betrayal of the American people. This bill will trim snap and Medicaid and Medicare… The administration is already undermining Social Secu

From a verified voter in Mooresville, NC

Have you no red line? Watching a US senator wrestled to the ground and handcuffed is not something that happens in a democracy. You need to have courage. You need to speak out. You need to condemn this. You know that it’s only a matter of time before this weak and shameless president and his minion

From a verified voter in Concord, NC

Uphold free speech, address Senator Padilla's forcible arrest

Congress must take immediate action to address the concerning incident where Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and arrested while attempting to ask a question at a public press conference. If this egregious violation of free speech and democratic principles can occur to a sitting US Senator,

From a verified voter in Concord, NC

Uphold military non-partisanship, address Fort Bragg violation

As a Navy veteran, I expect Congress to correct the concerning events at Fort Bragg where soldiers openly cheered and participated in partisan political attacks, representing a violation of long-standing military principles regarding political neutrality and non-partisanship. The military leadership

From a constituent in Corolla, NC

Outrage over Padilla removal demands oversight accountability

Members of Congress have been swift in their reactions, with Democrats outraged over Senator Padilla's forcible removal and demanding an investigation and public condemnation of Secretary Noem and federal law enforcement officials. They view this incident as an assault on a lawmaker exercising overs

From a constituent in Cary, NC

I urge you to oppose the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) legislation in its current form. This bill risks increasing healthcare costs for middle-class families, cuts critical government funding, and disproportionately benefits the wealthy. Key provisions could strain healthcare systems, reduce access for w

From a constituent in Raleigh, NC

Flagrant violation of democratic norms

This administration's forcible removal of a sitting United States Senator from a public briefing represents a dangerous escalation and flagrant violation of democratic norms. Such authoritarian tactics aimed at silencing legitimate government oversight have no place in a free society. Vigorous inqui

From a constituent in Nags Head, NC

Assert your rights as Congress by defending your colleagues

To our Senators and Representatives: A member of your Congressional body, conducting his role of oversight, was assaulted by security forces at a press conference conducted in California yesterday. It was Senator Alex Padilla, and the event was led by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Chanc

From a verified voter in Wallace, NC

Demand investigation

Your constituents in NC demand to have you investigate what Trump did to turn a trip to Ft. Bragg into a political rally, along with merchandise for sale . How dare you stay silent for this humiliation in our State!!!

From a constituent in Charlotte, NC

Transgender people deserve to live with dignity, respect and equal rights. The Trump administration's executive order denying the very existence of transgender identity is cruel and misguided. It strips away basic legal protections, exposes vulnerable individuals to potential violence and discrimina

From a constituent in Raleigh, NC

Defend Constitutional Protections and Democratic Norms Against Authoritarian Threats

It is deeply concerning to witness the erosion of constitutional protections and democratic norms in our nation. The recent actions taken by the president and Republican party to undermine federal agencies and consolidate power threaten the foundation of our democratic system. We must stand united i

From a constituent in Columbus, NC

Request for Immediate Senate Action on Padilla Incident and Federal Overreach

I write to you with deep concern over the disturbing events that took place on June 12, 2025, in Los Angeles, where U.S. Senator Alex Padilla—a duly elected official—was forcibly removed, pinned to the ground, handcuffed, and ejected from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi

From a verified voter in Sanford, NC

you are turning us into Russia! NO! Now you people are planning to invade Greenand and Panama? WHAT IM THE FRIGGING HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE? these countries don't deserve this and

From a constituent in Mebane, NC

Oppose the proposed reconciliation budget

If the US deports every person who’s here illegally, our farmer’s crops will rot in the fields, dairies will go out of business, the elderly in nursing homes won’t be cared for, construction projects will be cancelled, daycare centers will close, and the whole economy will be devastated. And that’s

From a constituent in Asheville, NC

Senator Alex Padilla Treatment

I am writing to express my deep concern and outrage over the treatment of Senator Alex Padilla during Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Los Angeles on June 12, 2025. Senator Padilla was forcibly removed, forced to the ground, and handcuffed by federal agents simply for attempting to ask a

From a constituent in Sylva, NC

Get anti-vaccine proponents off the CDC vaccine recommendation panel! We need real science backed, data supported disease control, or we end up all at risk. Why are you going backwards?!?

From a verified voter in Chapel Hill, NC

Would you let me know what reasonable articulable suspicion federal agents had when they seized your colleague, Senator Padilla of California? If there was no reasonable articulable suspicion to seize Senator Padilla, the federal agents’ actions amounted to a kidnapping, did they not? If the feder

From a constituent in Sylva, NC

How dare you support a $1.1B claw-back from public media! My local public radio was my LIFELINE during and after Helene. And now you want to end FEMA? You are putting us all in danger.

From a verified voter in Holly Springs, NC

Arrest of Padilla not the America I know

The arrest of Senator Alex Padilla during Kristi Noem’s press conference was outrageous and dangerously unAmerican. The video clearly shows Senator Padilla attempting to ask a question, well within his rights as an elected representative, when he was forced to the ground and handcuffed. Video clea

From a verified voter in Mooresville, NC

Are you going to do something about the fact that a United States Senator was manhandled and arrested for simply trying to ask Kristi Noem a question? Would you like to be treated this way? We have rights in this country which the Trump regime seems to be think only apply to the people who agree w

From a verified voter in Wilmington, NC

Stand against this disrespect

res the fundamental rights of our citizens and the power of our representatives . Stand against this behavior. We are watching. The treatment, today, of Senator Padilla is an abomination! For the Speaker of the House to suggest censor is disgusting! The current administration igno