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John,

No one is above the law.

And this week – at the historic courthouse just steps away from the Comptroller’s office in lower Manhattan – a jury of 12 New Yorkers found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts he was charged with.

I want to start off with some appreciation for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg – someone I’ve known for many years as a person of genuine integrity. DA Bragg prosecutes without fear or favor, and stays focused on the law and the facts – no matter what hateful dog-whistles Trump hurls his way. Yesterday he was right back at work, overseeing a case in another courtroom in the building where there were no reporters, but where equal justice must still be served.

Since the verdict was announced, Trump has turned his gross attacks toward New York Judge Juan M. Merchan. But remember, Trump was convicted unanimously by a jury. The only people in Donald Trump’s life to have ever held him accountable were everyday Americans – first American voters, and now this jury of his peers.

The jury’s verdict tells us what we knew all along: It's up to everyday people to see justice served. Trump’s allies and the naysayers said that DA Bragg’s case was weak, that it wouldn’t get through court. But everyday New Yorkers know better.

Whether as jurors or as voters, the American people are the ones responsible for our democracy. We must hold would-be dictators like Trump to account. We are the ones who decide what comes next.

In a city as vibrant and diverse as New York, cynicism is a luxury we cannot afford. As New Yorkers, we've always been a force for change, harnessing our collective strength to fight for justice and equality. Now, more than ever, as the very foundations of our democracy are tested, we must stand firm in our resolve to protect and strengthen it.

From the streets of Harlem to the boardrooms of Wall Street, our voices matter, and our actions have the power to shape the course of history. So let us reject cynicism and embrace resolute hope, for it is through our commitment to democratic ideals – and action on them – that we can build a brighter future.

In the coming months, we’ll have many opportunities to put this clarity into action by knocking doors, making phone calls, talking to friends and loved ones across the country, and contributing to grassroots and electoral efforts. As usual, I’ll have some suggestions for you and I’ll be eager to hear yours as well.

Trump's lies, incitement, and hate-mongering have put our communities and our democracy in grave peril. Taking on the biggest fights for justice and accountability is never easy – but when we win, we strengthen democracy and make life better for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

As we knock doors and make calls this summer and fall, I’ll be thinking about the great example that 12 of our neighbors gave us this week of the difference that ordinary New Yorkers can make.

May all Donald Trump’s other trials end with the same resounding verdict.

Especially the one on Tuesday, November 5.

Brad



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