Let’s talk about Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, John.

Trump’s outburst in the Oval Office last week was more than just a temper tantrum — it’s a clear demonstration of what motivates this president: a fixation on power and dominance.

Trump and his allies appear to be under the impression that to be a strong leader, everyone else needs to shut up and fall in line. That’s why he fawns over dictators like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. It’s why he obsesses over crowd sizes and calls opponents names like “Little Marco.”

This is more than your typical machismo or toxic masculinity. It’s a deeply ingrained obsession with power and superiority and it impacts more than international diplomacy.

Take climate policy for example. Instead of seeking real energy independence, Trump recently established a “National Energy Dominance Council” by executive order. Instead of addressing the climate crisis, we get a reckless, chest-thumping excuse to keep fossil fuel companies in control and our planet on fire.

If the people in power are motivated by domination instead of decency, the road to peace, prosperity, and climate action will always hit a dead end.

That’s why at the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, we take immense pride in fighting to elect leaders with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and — above all — a desire to serve the people, not control them.

Take Rep. Maxwell Frost — Gen Z’s first member of Congress, who is bringing fresh ideas and a deep commitment to climate justice. Or Texas State Senator Molly Cook, a bold progressive and the first openly LGBTQ+ member to serve in the Texas Senate. Or Nebraska State Senator Ashlei Spivey, who just made history as the first Black woman to serve in her chamber in nearly a decade.

These are the leaders we need. Empathetic. Bold. Unafraid. And servants for the people — not their own egos.

We’re electing them at every level of government. Last year, we helped elect more than 100 climate champions in high-stakes races — from Colorado county commissioners to Portland city council members to state legislators across the country. Each one is a piece of the firewall we’re building against Trump’s reckless agenda.

But the work isn’t done. The stakes are only getting higher. And to keep electing leaders who lead with empathy, we need your help. Can you chip in $10 today to help elect climate champions and build the strongest possible defense against the chaos in Washington?

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In solidarity,

Jane