An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Defend social safety net, reject authoritarian overreach by billionaires

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The Trump administration and billionaire oligarchs like Elon Musk are engaging in a despicable and unconscionable assault on federal workers and vital programs that millions of Americans depend on for survival. Trump is not an omnipotent ruler; the legislative branch must forcefully push back and defend the American people against this egregious attack on our Constitution and democratic institutions. They must categorically reject any proposed cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, or other essential social safety net programs that are the last line of defense against abject poverty and destitution for countless vulnerable citizens. Their brazen efforts to sabotage and cripple the Social Security Administration, the crown jewel of FDR's New Deal and a sacrosanct promise to America's senior citizens, are an unforgivable dereliction of duty that must be met with uncompromising resistance. Federal employees are dedicated public servants ensuring the critical functioning of government services that form the very backbone of our society. Attempts to maliciously disembowel these agencies, demoralize and denigrate their workforce, and render them unable to fulfill their vital missions are direct, unambiguous attacks on the wellbeing of the American people. We cannot and will not allow the reckless, ideologically-driven dismantling of programs that have lifted tens of millions out of poverty and provided an absolutely indispensable social safety net in times of need. These programs belong to the people, not avaricious corporate oligarchs seeking to further enrich themselves at the expense of the most vulnerable. Stand firm and immovable against this authoritarian overreach, and defend to the last the courageous public servants who enable our government to work for all citizens, not just the wealthy elite.

▶ Created on February 19 by Jaclyn

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