John:

For the first time in our nation’s history, a previous sitting president is facing criminal charges and plans are underway coordinating his surrender to authorities in Manhattan next week.

The weight of this moment cannot be overstated. For years, since President Biden’s predecessor ran for president, this extreme, anti-democratic politician has flaunted his ability to evade our nation’s legal system, even once claiming he could get away with shooting someone in the middle of the street in broad daylight without consequence.

This historical event represents a sobering and incredibly important point: No one, not even a former president, is above the law — and enforcing that is central to maintaining a healthy and functional democracy.

What’s worrisome is that he’s predictably on the offensive and rallying his base to interfere, protest and help pad his campaign war chest for president in 2024. Despite this news, he can continue to run.

That’s why, at this moment, we must respond in a big way by showing that this team, alongside millions of Americans across the country, will continue to defend our democracy, no matter who tries to upend it.

John, if you agree that if a crime is committed, no matter who it is, the person responsible must be held fully responsible under the law, will you add a donation to help our team keep the critical work to protect and strengthen our democracy? Our first FEC public fundraising deadline is tonight and we need to demonstrate a show of force for the future of our country.

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Thank you for your perseverance at this critical moment.

— Team Underwood