Dear MoveOn member,
Within minutes of the news breaking last night that Donald Trump was being federally charged for what we now know to be 38 crimes related to his mishandling of classified documents, he had sent a fundraising email to his followers, shamelessly using his criminality to enrich himself and fund his 2024 campaign.1
In his nonsensical screed, he claimed that "we are watching our Republic DIE before our very eyes."2 That's right: Facing accountability for his crimes spells doom for our nation, because Trump believes that he is above the law.
He is not.
Moments ago, the 38-count indictment was unsealed, showing clear evidence that Trump not only retained classified documents but also shared them with unauthorized individuals, conspired with others to hide them, and lied to investigators to conceal his scheme.3
The evidence is undeniable. Trump is guilty, and it is long past time that he faces justice. Help spread the word by ordering your free "Convict Trump" sticker now.
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In 2021, Trump became the first president in history to be impeached twice.4 In March of this year, he became the first president in history to face criminal charges after being charged with 34 felonies in New York.5 In May, he became the first president ever found liable for sexual assault.6 And last night, he became the first president ever to be federally indicted.7
The list of his corruption and criminality is far longer than that, and for decades, he has used his money and power to avoid consequences.
That must end now.
At this moment, Trump remains the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in 2024, and if he is allowed to control the narrative and once again evade accountability, we could be one step closer to putting him back in the White House.
We cannot and will not let that happen.
Federal criminal trials take a long time—this one could take a year or longer to wrap up.8 And Trump will use every moment between now and then to further deceive the American public, use the charges to build his support and power, and campaign for the White House. We must win in the court of public opinion—cutting through his lies, making it clear that no one is above the law, and finally holding Trump accountable for his crimes.
Thanks for all you do.
–David, Thad, Rahna, Emily, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "Trump Indicted: Trump Is Charged in Classified Documents Inquiry," The New York Times, June 9, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/173275?t=6&akid=354241%2E40999114%2EGzTmJP
2. Ibid.
3. "Here's the latest on the charges Trump is facing," The New York Times, June 9, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/173296?t=8&akid=354241%2E40999114%2EGzTmJP
4. "Trump Becomes 1st U.S. President To Be Impeached Twice," NPR, January 13, 2021
https://act.moveon.org/go/173276?t=10&akid=354241%2E40999114%2EGzTmJP
5. "District Attorney Bragg Announces 34-Count Felony Indictment of Former President Donald J. Trump," Manhattan District Attorney, April 4, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/173277?t=12&akid=354241%2E40999114%2EGzTmJP
6. "Trump found liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll in civil trial and is ordered to pay $5 million," NBC News, May 9, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/173278?t=14&akid=354241%2E40999114%2EGzTmJP
7. "Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face federal charges," The New York Times, June 9, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/173279?t=16&akid=354241%2E40999114%2EGzTmJP
8. "Trump indictment cheat sheet: What to know about the classified documents case," Politico, June 8, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/173280?t=18&akid=354241%2E40999114%2EGzTmJP
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