Subject: Urgent Action Needed to Defend Our Democracy

I am writing to express my deep concern over recent actions taken by Donald Trump and his allies, which appear to constitute an ongoing coup against the United States government. The alarming reports of widespread purges, agency takeovers, and efforts to dismantle democratic institutions demand an immediate and forceful response from Congress. Over the past several days, there have been disturbing reports that: • The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has been infiltrated by individuals loyal to Trump, including Elon Musk’s team, who have seized control of sensitive personnel data and locked out senior managers. • The U.S. Treasury’s payment system has been targeted in an attempt to control the flow of government funds. A top Treasury official who questioned this effort was placed on leave and subsequently resigned. • The Department of Justice has fired dozens of prosecutors who handled January 6 cases, effectively undermining the accountability process for those who attacked the Capitol. • The FBI is being purged of senior leaders and agents involved in national security and criminal investigations, raising concerns about the agency’s ability to function independently. • Dozens of government websites have been taken offline in what appears to be an attempt to erase diversity, scientific, and public-interest information. • The Pentagon is restricting media access to prioritize far-right outlets while sidelining respected news organizations. • Trump is pushing extreme economic policies, including a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada, which experts warn could devastate the U.S. auto industry and trigger a recession. These actions, taken together, amount to a direct and systematic assault on the rule of law, democratic institutions, and the fundamental rights of Americans. The refusal of the Republican Party to oppose these moves—and in many cases, its active support—further underscores the urgency of the situation. Senator, I urge you to take immediate steps to: 1. Publicly denounce these anti-democratic actions and call them what they are—a rolling coup. 2. Demand emergency hearings to investigate the unlawful takeover of federal agencies and hold those responsible accountable. 3. Support legislation to protect federal employees, whistleblowers, and public institutions from political purges and interference. 4. Mobilize your colleagues to resist these authoritarian moves with every legislative tool available. History will judge how our elected leaders respond in this moment. We need bold action—not silence or procedural delays. I implore you to stand firm in defense of our Constitution and our democracy.