Indivisibles, 

As more details of Trump’s indictment come to light, the country continues to be amazed at the depths of carelessness, selfishness, and ineptitude shown by the current front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination when it comes to national security. If you want a brilliant rundown of the situation, here’s a video from Indivisible Action’s Director of Democracy Policy, Meagan Hatcher-Mays, breaking down the charges (here’s a text version of Meagan’s video if that’s more your style). 

In short, whether it was seemingly pushing his lawyers to lie about the documents, sharing top secret documents multiple times with civilians who lacked clearance, or HIDING THEM IN A BATHROOM (we couldn’t make this up if we wanted to), Trump’s complete disregard for the potential risks within and irresponsibility of willfully holding onto classified documents in an unsecure setting would be baffling if it were any other politician.

But, of course, it’s not. Trump is the leading candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination and leader of the cult of MAGA. Republicans, the party of national security and “but her emails,” are rallying around the former president:

That is two elected representatives dog-whistling violence and retaliation in support of the former president. It appears that some extremist Republicans will follow him no matter how flagrant his actions are. 

But what about the rest of them?

The American people have not heard much from mainstream Republicans in light of the indictment. Where do they stand? Are they ok with a former president carelessly holding onto and divulging state secrets? The people need to know. 

That’s why Indivisible Action is holding a virtual Arraignment Day event Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 13, for you to ask your Republican MoC: “Will you support Trump as the nominee while he is under indictment for crimes against our national security?”

The people cannot allow Republicans to hide from accountability and not answer these vital questions about whether they will be complicit with Trump’s wanton recklessness. We must ask them their positions, we must get them on the record about it, and we must make their responses famous so they can be held accountable for their stances.

If you have a Republican Member of Congress, here’s how you can help:

• Ready to go? Call your rep at 1-855-973-4252 and ask them: Will you support Trump as the nominee while he is under indictment for crimes against our national security? Find out where your representative stands, and share it with the world. It’s important that everyone gets the chance to see whether Republicans will actually stand against Trump’s gross negligence and arrogance or whether they will allow him to do whatever he wants regardless of the safety of our country. 
• Check out this guide to our Trump Arraignment Day of Action tomorrow! Whether you want to call them, tweet at them, post on their social media, or ask them in person, use this guide to get the full rundown of our day of action, what we’re asking, how you can go about it, and why it’s important.
• Use this birddogging guide to ask your representative (or their staff) their position in person. If you get the chance to see your Rep in person or visit their district office, get them on the record! Make sure to have another person with you who can record your question and their response. 

Trump’s hypocrisy, dishonesty, and self-serving bluster have been on display since the day he emerged into public life, and they were only compounded with his presidency. The American people deserve to know just how far Republicans are willing to go to support his treacherous actions. Join Indivisible Action in our Trump Arraignment Day action tomorrow, Tuesday June 13!

 Your Indivisible Project weekly to-dos 

1. RSVP for the BIG TRUTHS WEBINAR: PRIDE…AND PROPAGANDA this Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT. Hate-filled lies are spread to drive our country towards fascism and our LGBTQ+ community is one of the biggest targets of that vitriol. Across the country, almost 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been proposed this year. Those bills are being driven by misinformation that harms LGBTQ+ people just trying to live a safe and fulfilling life. Join the Truth Brigade in learning how to fight these attacks and defend the humanity of our queer friends and loved ones. 
2. Contact your senator and demand they cosponsor the Judiciary Act of 2023. SCOTUS is stacked with justices handpicked by MAGA Republicans and dark money groups, and it is running out of control. This court has too much power to be ignored, and if we want our government and its policies to reflect the will of our beautifully diverse country, we must restore SCOTUS to a place of legitimacy. Senators Markey and Smith have reintroduced the Judiciary Act of 2023 to add four justices to the bench and undo decades of conservative court-packing. Call your senator and make sure they are signed on today. 
3. When you’re done calling your senator, call your representative and demand they cosponsor the Judiciary Act of 2023. The MAGA-packed court has gutted the Voting Rights Act, attacked workers’ rights, chipped away at environmental protections, struck down gun safety laws, and perhaps worst of all, overturned Roe v. Wade. We must do everything that we can to unrig the Republican court. Check here to see if your representative has signed on as a cosponsor; if not, call them today!

P.S. We rely on grassroots supporters to help fund the tools Indivisibles use on a daily basis -- including the call pages on your to do list! If you're able, pitch in today to help fund our work and keep this movement going.

President Joe Biden

In late May, President Biden vetoed a Republican-led effort to overturn a unanimous DC Council police reform bill that banned chokeholds and instituted required de-escalation training, among other things. Much of the bill mirrored the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act which has yet to be able to make its way through Congress. White House Press Secretary Karen Jean-Pierre doubled-down on the President’s position saying, “the president has repeatedly said we have an obligation to make sure that all people are safe and that public safety depends on public trust.” Read more about President Biden’s support of the DC bill here.

Republicans have doubled-down on their disgusting attacks on the LGBTQ+ community this year.

Through things like book bans, drag bans, and attacks on gender affirming care, Republicans are stoking the fires of prejudice and hate against the LGBTQ+ community to consolidate their base, win elections, and pass even more draconian policies. 

Democrats are fighting back all across the country, but none more so than our LGBTQ+ legislators who are facing these hateful attacks beyond the realm of policy as Republicans attack their very existence. Whether it’s Megan Hunt in Nebraska, Zooey Zephyr in Montana, Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin, or Ian Mackey in Missouri, LGBTQ+ legislators are being made to step up and fight for equal rights for themselves, their friends, their families, and their children. 

Let’s show them some love!

We want to take a little time this Pride month to ensure that Indivisibles across the country are being vocal in support of their incredible LGBTQ+ legislators and leaders -- because we support their heroic efforts, yes! But we also support their individual rights to exist and thrive without the sort of hateful policies being pursued by the MAGA right. 

Here’s what you can do:

1. Find out if you have any out LGBTQ+ legislators currently serving here. If you want to highlight an LGBTQ+ leader who is not a legislator (a journalist, artist, activist, etc.) we’d love to compile those too, but we know that folks aren’t always sure if their legislator is part of the LGBTQ+ community and wanted to make sure you had a tool to find out!
2. Record a Soapboxx video that we can share! We are hoping to compile as many of these videos as we can to show our LGBTQ+ leaders that Indivisibles will stand by their sides in the fight against these horrific attacks. 
3. If you’d rather write something, use this form to share your message of appreciation. Video messages are great! We love seeing your faces and the leaders you’re supporting will be able to connect with your honesty, but not everyone has access to a cell phone or video camera. Use this form to send us the text of your appreciation so that we can put it in a fun graphic to share. 

It’s more important than ever that we are vocal and visible in support of our LGBTQ+ leaders. As they are standing on the front lines, they need the support of seeing that there is a community of activists standing with them ready to fight.

Today marks the 7th anniversary of the Pulse Massacre where 49 victims were murdered in what was, at the time, the worst recorded mass shooting in American history. Our LGBTQ+ leaders are at the forefront of the fight, and that puts them at the forefront of the danger. We cannot take the burden they are carrying lightly. Take a moment of your day today to show your support for the fight and thank your local LGBTQ+ leaders. 

 IndivisiWin of the Week 

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Pride month is upon us and there is much to be done to ensure we have a fair, equal, and safe country for all people. Let’s get to work.

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team