John — today is a really somber day. And I wanted to share some thoughts with you as I watch some of this TV coverage.

It’s not a scene I would ever have imagined — a former U.S. president photographed, finger-printed and arraigned in court. Some of his most fervent supporters on the street trying to stir up trouble.

It’s a sobering reminder of how fragile our democracy really is, and how important it is for all of us to do our part to make sure it survives for another generation.

We don’t know what the next days, weeks and months will bring. But already, Republicans in Congress are seeking to obstruct both this court proceeding, and other serious criminal investigations into Trump’s misconduct stemming from January 6th and his mishandling of classified information.

Jim Jordan, the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has threatened to subpoena the Manhattan District Attorney in an effort to disrupt the proceedings. I sit on the Judiciary Committee, and let me tell you, we will fight this — or any other — attempt to interfere with the administration of justice.

We can’t — and won’t — let Republicans succeed in preventing accountability. Not if the rule of law is to mean anything.

If we are to remain a nation of laws, we must hold the rich and powerful accountable, just as we would anyone else.

To do otherwise is not justice, and it is not democracy.

Thanks again for standing strong through all of this, and for your support.

Adam