Uphold checks and balances against executive overreach

The federal government has a constitutional system of checks and balances to prevent any single branch from accumulating excessive power. President Trump's attempts to wield government authority against his political opponents pose a severe threat to democratic norms and the rule of law. Aggressive actions targeting the legal profession, academia, the press, and political opposition undermine the independence of key institutions central to a free society. Retaliatory measures against those who lawfully investigated the president also corrode accountability and the apolitical administration of justice. I urge you to uphold your constitutional duty as a member of Congress to serve as a check against executive overreach and abuses of power that endanger America's democratic system of government. Forceful congressional oversight and reassertion of legislative prerogatives are crucial to preserving the separation of powers and preventing a dangerous consolidation of authority in the executive branch.