An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Stop the Destruction of Our Democracy

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I am writing to express my outrage over the Trump administration’s reckless, authoritarian decisions—decisions that undermine democracy, weaken national security, and betray the American people. First, the dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives is being done under the false banner of “meritocracy.” Yet, at the same time, Trump is appointing completely unqualified individuals based on loyalty and political donations rather than competence. This is not about excellence—it is about control. And the results are clear: our country’s global reputation is in freefall as these underqualified loyalists embarrass themselves on the world stage. Second, the weaponization of the justice system to target political opponents is an unmistakable sign of authoritarianism. Instead of upholding democratic values, Trump and his allies are twisting the legal system into a tool of political retribution. And instead of standing up against this abuse of power, you are enabling it. Third, your decision to entrust sensitive taxpayer information to a tech group masquerading as auditors—without proper oversight or security protocols—is a national security disaster. If private companies were this reckless with customer data, they would face massive fines. Yet you continue to look the other way, ignoring the severe risks to our privacy and national stability. Finally, let’s talk about the budget. The claim that this administration is “saving taxpayers money” is a blatant lie. Instead of fiscal responsibility, we are watching an economic scam unfold—one that raises the debt ceiling while funneling wealth to the elite at the expense of hardworking Americans. This is not conservative governance; this is crony capitalism at its worst. Your name will go down in history—not as a defender of the republic, but as a willing participant in its erosion. You are allowing Trump and Musk to hijack democracy, intimidate opponents, and consolidate power—all while gaslighting the public into believing this is normal. We voted for you to represent our interests, not theirs. It is time to stop this insanity, stand up to corruption, and uphold the principles of democracy. Your silence is complicity, and we are watching.

▶ Created on February 18 by Kelsi

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