John,
We’re not going to sugarcoat it—our country is in a full-blown constitutional crisis. Trump is pushing every boundary, Senate Republicans are rubber-stamping his worst impulses, and billionaires are inserting themselves directly into government operations. Here’s where things stand:
Trump’s Tariff Disaster Begins
In his never-ending quest to reinvent economic sense into chaos, Trump has unleashed tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico—because, of course, nothing says “national security” like punishing two of your closest allies. Analysts are warning that these tariffs will force higher prices on American consumers, hitting everything from automobiles to electronics. The auto industry alone could see a staggering $33 billion in annual cost increases due to these import expenses. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more farcical, Canada has decided to push back by planning retaliatory tariffs on $105 billion worth of U.S. goods, setting the stage for an international trade spat that will leave everyday Americans footing the bill.
Musk Runs Amok in the Federal Government
In an unprecedented abuse of power, Elon Musk has been given free rein to interrupt Treasury Department and USAID operations. He’s reportedly interfering with how Congress-allocated funds are distributed, something no private citizen should have the authority to do. This is not just corruption—it’s Trump handing over key government functions to a billionaire ally with no accountability.
Senate Moves Full Steam Ahead on RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard
Despite major red flags, Senate Republicans are moving forward with the confirmations of RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard—two of Trump’s most unhinged, unqualified picks. These nominees are extreme, dangerous, and have no business shaping American policy, but the GOP is proving once again that a majority of their caucus would rather fall in line than provide oversight.
Let’s Be Clear: We Are in a Constitutional Crisis
This is not how our government is supposed to function. Trump is pulling every lever in sight, testing the strength of our systems, and seeing how far he can go. The stakes are too high for us to sit back and hope it all works out.
So what do we do? We fight smarter. That starts with: Winning every election possible in 2025 to put strong civil servants in office and talking to voters now about why Trump’s policies aren’t normal and won’t help them.
We need to build early, build strong, and build everywhere. If you’re ready to fight back, chip in now to help us elect the right leaders and push back against Trump’s abuses of power. We’ve already held several seats in special elections in Minnesota and Virginia this year, you can help fuel our next wins.
