Congress: Stop Trump's Retaliation Against Civil Servants

As your constituent, I urge you to take immediate action to protect career civil servants who have dedicated their lives to public service. The recent removal of officials like Dr. Anthony Fauci and the broader purge of nonpartisan experts from agencies like the FBI, DOJ, and USAID represents a dangerous erosion of our democracy. Dr. Fauci served for 54 years under seven presidents, leading responses to AIDS, Ebola, and COVID-19. His work saved millions globally, yet he faces unwarranted attacks and threats. Similarly, senior FBI leaders like Robert Wells (national security) and Ryan Young (intelligence) were forced out alongside prosecutors investigating the January 6 cases. These removals lack transparency and threaten our national security. Trump has vowed to weaponize the DOJ against opponents, purge "disloyal" civil servants, and deploy the military domestically. His administration has already fired inspectors general and dismantled crucial programs. These actions mirror tactics employed by authoritarian regimes, not constitutional democracies. By allowing this dismantling of our institutions, we risk: 1. Crippling government effectiveness in national security, public health, and law enforcement. 2. Normalizing political persecution, setting a dangerous precedent. 3. Alienating over 2 million federal employees, including veterans and their families. I implore you to: 1. Support legislation reinstating civil service protections. 2. Demand transparency in recent firings and block unauthorized access to classified systems. 3. Publicly condemn retribution against nonpartisan officials. This is not a partisan issue—it's about preserving accountable governance. Your duty under the Constitution is to defend the rule of law, not a single individual. History will judge whether you acted to protect democracy or enabled its decline. We need leaders who prioritize the Constitution over political survival. Defend civil servants like Fauci and uphold the tradition of merit-based governance championed by presidents from both parties. The time to act is now.