Dear MoveOn member,
I'm writing to you today with a sense of profound urgency.
In just a few weeks, we are facing what we thought unthinkable: Donald
Trump back in the White House, armed with a dangerous economic agenda and
a thirst for vengeance.
Trump has openly declared his intentions to weaponize the Justice
Department against his political opponents, implement tariffs that will
wreak economic havoc on working families, deploy the military to crush
dissent, and dismantle the very foundations of our constitutional
system.^1
We cannot afford to wait until Trump is inaugurated. We must build the
movement now that will be needed to stop Trump's authoritarian takeover in
2025.
That's why I'm asking you to make a critical investment in our country by
becoming a monthly donor to MoveOn today. As the largest progressive
organization in America and one that is smart, strategic, and effective,
MoveOn and its leadership will be more critical than ever in 2025. Will
you join us with a monthly donation of $5 to help fight
back?
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Trump has explicitly stated he will use the Insurrection Act to deploy
military forces on American soil against his opponents.^2 He plans to use
federal troops to round up millions of undocumented immigrants in our
communities, break up families, and send people to detention camps. And
he's threatening to use the archaic Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to override
sanctuary cities that try to protect their residents.^3
The economic threat is just as dire: Elon Musk and his "Department of
Government Efficiency" co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy have announced plans to
cut $2 trillion—about 30% of the entire federal budget.^4 There's no way
to slash the federal budget by one-third without devastating cuts to
Social Security, Medicare, and other vital programs that millions of
working Americans rely on. We can't let Trump and his wealthy friends
destroy the economic security of millions of American families.
MoveOn has a proven track record of mobilizing grassroots power to defend
our values and hold the line against extremism. In the face of Trump's
previous assaults on our institutions, MoveOn:
* Stopped the repeal of the Affordable Care Act
* Ended Trump's cruel family separation policy at the border
* Produced hard-hitting content that exposed Trump's lies and rallied
millions to action
Your monthly support of $5 or more will provide the
sustainable resources MoveOn needs to execute this ambitious plan and
build lasting progressive power. Can we count on you?
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As someone who has spent decades studying our government and has served in
three presidential administrations, I know that grassroots organizing is
our most powerful weapon against would-be dictators.
That's why I'm putting my full support behind MoveOn. They have the
experience, nationwide infrastructure, and strategic expertise needed to
mobilize millions of Americans in defense of our democracy.
Now, as we face an even graver threat from Trump's explicit plans for
authoritarian rule, MoveOn is one of the few organizations with both the
experience and the scale to build the movement we'll need. Their
combination of rapid-response capabilities, state-level organizing
networks, longstanding relationships with grassroots organizations
worldwide with deep experience fighting authoritarianism, and strategic
communications reach makes them uniquely positioned to lead this fight.
That's why I'm asking you to step up with a donation to MoveOn today. Your
contribution isn't just a donation; it's an investment in democracy
itself.
If we all do our part, we can ensure that 2025 marks not the death of
American democracy but the resounding defeat of Trump's authoritarian
movement. But it will take all of us, starting right now. Will you chip
in $5 a month?
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The future of our republic hangs in the balance. Thank you for your
courage and your conviction in this pivotal moment.
In solidarity,
–Robert Reich
P.S. Trump and his allies are already laying the groundwork for their
planned takeover. We don't have a moment to lose. Please, become a monthly
donor right now, to power the movement needed in 2025 and beyond in order
to stop Trump and MAGA and build a future where everyone can thrive.
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Sources:
1. "Democratic senators urge Biden to try to limit Trump's ability to use
the U.S. military domestically," NBC News, December 2, 2024
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2. "How Trump Could Deploy the Military for Mass Deportation," Brennan
Center for Justice, December 3, 2024
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3. "How Trump could bring on a second civil war," Robert Reich's Substack,
December 6, 2024
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4. "The Trump-Muskrat plot to kill Social Security," Robert Reich's
Substack, December 9, 2024
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MoveOn has been leading the movement against right-wing extremism for 26
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