John,

Trump and his administration like to claim that they’re prioritizing military readiness, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

I’m a former Navy officer and Under Secretary of Defense, and I was also the Pentagon’s first ever Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. And as a current member of the House Armed Services Committee, I’m concerned about the direction our country is headed.

From a foreign policy perspective, Trump is cozying up to our enemies and jeopardizing relationships with longstanding U.S. allies in the process. From instigating trade wars to suspending military aid, our international neighbors won’t take kindly to being bullied into submission by Trump and his administration.

Here at home, Trump’s discriminatory policies strike at the heart of military readiness itself. Our military’s effectiveness depends on its ability to attract and retain the best qualified individuals—something the Trump administration is making exceedingly difficult.

Donald Trump fundamentally misunderstands what makes our Armed Forces strong, and our nation and its service members deserve better.

Donald Trump needs a lesson in what it truly means to serve your country, John.

In the military, it doesn’t matter where you come from—you work together to get the job done no matter what.

I’m working hard every day in Congress to battle back against his destructive agenda, but we need to send a message that his hatred has no place here. Will you chip in what you can today to stand with our service members and stand against Trump’s policies that move our nation backward?

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In service,
Rep. Gil Cisneros

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