Right now, our children are navigating a digital world filled with dangers no child should face. Unrestricted access to the internet exposes them to obscene content, predators, and exploitation on an unprecedented scale.
We are all walking through the treacherous landscape of the internet with our children and grandchildren. Years ago, we thought these risks primarily targeted teen boys, but today, predators are after all of our children—boys and girls alike. No child is safe from the devastating dangers lurking online.
Reports of online child exploitation are staggering—36.2 million cases were filed with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in 2023 alone. Groomers are targeting children as young as 7, and financial sextortion cases are rising at alarming rates. Families, law enforcement, and communities are overwhelmed.
President-Elect Donald J. Trump has the power to make the internet safer for children and families. We are asking President-elect Trump to commit to bold, actionable steps to protect vulnerable children from online predators and exploitation by signing the Children's Internet Safety Presidential Pledge.
The pledge includes:
- Enforcing and funding federal laws to combat child exploitation.
- Addressing the public health risks of online abuse.
- Supporting bipartisan legislation for better internet safety measures.
- Strengthening accountability for tech platforms.
This isn’t a partisan issue—it’s about defending the innocence and dignity of every child. The time to act is now. If we wait, we risk losing an entire generation to the dark corners of the internet.
By adding your name to this effort, you’re helping ensure President-Elect Trump understands the urgency of this crisis. Together, we can bring real change.
Every moment counts. Our children depend on the decisions we make now. Don’t let this opportunity slip away.
