January 31, 2025
Dear JOHN,
This has been an incredibly stressful and chaotic week for our community and our entire country. Together, we have grappled with President Trump's unprecedented Executive Order to freeze federal funding, an act that would have a devastating, multigenerational impact on nearly half our nation’s population.
My office has been overflowing with calls from community members who are concerned, scared, and angry—just like I am.
The president is intended to be a servant, not a king—and we will not allow President Trump to unilaterally make decisions that defy the system of checks and balances that defines our democracy. We must recognize these actions for what they are: an effort to consolidate power and erode the fundamental principles that govern out nation.
In the weeks and months ahead, know that I am committed to fighting back against these reckless Executive Orders—in the courts and wherever necessary. In the meantime, I’m continuing to work on behalf of our community. Read more about my week below: