I am writing to demand that President Trump stop spreading misinformation and outright lies that are eroding public trust, undermining democratic institutions, and putting our country at risk. His relentless attacks on the truth are not just political rhetoric—they are fueling division, discrediting our justice system, and increasing the likelihood of civil unrest. As an elected official, I urge you to publicly reject Trump’s misinformation campaign and push for truth and accountability from his administration.
Trump’s repeated claim that judges who rule against him are “partisan” is a direct attack on the independence of our judiciary. Just this month, he dismissed a federal court ruling as “rigged” simply because it did not serve his interests. He has frequently attacked judges by name, calling those who rule against him “radical leftists” or “biased operatives.” But many of these judges were appointed by Republican presidents, including some by Trump himself. This rhetoric is dangerous—it delegitimizes the judiciary and encourages Americans to disregard the rule of law whenever they dislike a legal outcome.
Beyond the courts, Trump continues to spread falsehoods about elections, crime, immigration, and economic policy. He has falsely claimed that the 2024 election was “rigged” despite no evidence of widespread fraud, a lie that even members of his own party have refuted. He has grossly exaggerated crime statistics to justify unconstitutional crackdowns. He has spread false information about the economy, claiming record job growth that simply does not exist. These lies are not harmless—they are shaping public perception based on fiction rather than fact.
Experts have warned that this level of misinformation is fueling political violence and civil unrest. Studies from the Bipartisan Policy Center and the Brookings Institution have shown that when leaders spread falsehoods about elections or the judiciary, public trust in democratic institutions crumbles, increasing the likelihood of politically motivated violence. We have already seen what happens when Trump’s lies take hold—January 6th was a direct result of misinformation-driven outrage. If he continues down this path, we risk even more unrest and chaos.
Elected officials must take a stand against this deliberate misinformation campaign. I urge you to:
1. Publicly reject Trump’s false claims about judges, elections, and public policy. Silence is complicity.
2. Encourage the Trump administration to move away from misinformation and engage with facts, expert analysis, and responsible governance.
3. Support legislative measures that protect the integrity of our courts, elections, and public institutions from political attacks.
Americans expect the truth from their leaders. If we allow misinformation to become the standard, we will lose our ability to function as a democracy. I urge you to act now before the damage becomes irreversible.
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