[link removed] [[link removed]]
Dear John,
In a harebrained two-page memo issued yesterday, the second coming of the Donald Trump administration just announced a freeze on federal financial assistance, pausing a whole range of programs while it “reviews” where taxpayer money is going. Their goal is to align spending with their political priorities, including “ending wokeness” and cutting funding to programs considered too progressive.
"The White House’s actions are both ideological extremism and incompetence,” said Reed Galen, founder of The Union. “In their zeal to root out ‘DEI’ they’re harming tens of millions of Americans including school kids and Medicaid recipients.”
None of these actions is about saving money — it’s about using taxpayer dollars to promote a very specific, divisive agenda, and ignoring the real, immediate needs of millions of Americans — with, unfortunately, the backing of the new Republican establishment.
“We tried to sound the alarm about Project 2025 during the presidential election. Well, now the vision this iteration of the Republican Party has for our country has come to roost — and it will be at the expense of not only hardworking Americans, but also a democratic union that serves us all,” Galen added.
At The Union, we believe in a democracy that works for everyone . This freeze isn’t just a budget decision; it’s a political one that leaves too many people behind and strips hardworking individuals of truly American opportunities. We’ll keep advocating for changes that will actually make a difference for regular folks and continue to focus on electing good, quality candidates up and down the ballot.
Let’s work together to leave no race uncontested; let’s work to elevate candidates with a better vision for this country. Please share this with everyone you know. And feel free to use our sample scripts below to call and email your members of Congress [[link removed]] to ask whether they will stand up for the American people or fall in line.
Thank you for your continued support.
The Union
Call Script:
Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
YOU: Hi, my name is NAME, and I’m calling from ZIP CODE.
YOU: I’m urging HOUSE MEMBER/SENATOR to publicly condemn President Trump’s illegal action on Monday to freeze all federal aid. The Executive Branch cannot unilaterally override laws passed by Congress, especially regarding financial aid that millions of Americans depend on.
YOU: Congress must act immediately to stop this unconstitutional overreach and ensure that the freeze is lifted so those who rely on this aid are not harmed.
YOU: [OPTIONAL: Add a personal story or additional concerns about how this freeze impacts you or others in your community.]
Email Script: [[link removed]]
For Members of Congress:
Subject: Urgent Action Needed to Defend Congressional Powers
"Last night, President Trump issued orders that blatantly violate the Constitution. As you know better than anyone, Congress holds the power of the purse. By attempting to seize that power through the illegal freezing of federal funding, President Trump is initiating a coup to consolidate all authority within the presidency, sidelining Congress and undermining the separation of powers.
This lawless act will create chaos and devastation, both nationally and globally. Please act immediately and decisively against this dictatorial move. The future of our democracy depends on Congress standing firm to protect its rightful powers."
Sincerely,
Name
For Senators:
Subject: An Emergency for Democracy
Dear Senator LAST NAME,
“Last night’s illegal order to freeze federal funds allocated by Congress is a direct attack on our democracy — a coup attempt to seize Congress’s constitutional power of the purse. As someone who understands the gravity of this power, you know this action is a dangerous step toward dictatorship.
For the survival of democracy and the prevention of further autocratic overreach, we need every member of Congress not beholden to President Trump to take a stand. This is an emergency, and I'm calling on you to act now.”
Stop this slide into autocracy.
Sincerely,
Name
Join The Union is a single-issue, pro-democracy coalition of grassroots volunteers and partner organizations working to save our country from the autocratic agenda of MAGA extremists. We’re citizens from all walks of life and all political views. We’ve put our differences aside to work together for this common goal. Join us!
DONATE [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]]
THE UNION IS A COALITION OF PRO-DEMOCRACY ORGANIZATIONS.
PAID FOR BY JOIN THE UNION, www.jointheunion.us [[link removed]]
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
The Union
600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, #15180
Washington, DC 20003
United States
Would you like to change how you receive this emails? unsubscribe: [link removed]