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It’s been hard to grapple with how little structural power Democrats have in Washington right now; Republicans have full control of the House, the Senate, and the White House. Democrats can’t force a vote on bills (like one to remove Musk from our government payment systems) or force Administration officials (like Secretary of State Marco Rubio) to get back to us (after I contacted his office pleading my case for the preservation of USAID).
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But! Democrats are fighting back. In the unrelenting shock-and-awe dominance of the press, and the pace at which President Trump and Elon Musk are creating news, I understand why that’s not always breaking through. I’m speaking out on social media, on TV, in the traditional press, and in speeches on the floor of the House.
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What else am I doing?
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- I’m helping to recruit candidates who can help us take back the House and be a check on President Trump and his allies. It's working.
- I found Secretary Rubio in Munich at the Munich Security Conference and talked to him directly about the importance of USAID.
- I’m joining amicus brief (aka friend of the court) filings in support of cases filed against the Trump Administration.
- Behind the scenes (because doing so publicly will backfire), I’m urging my Republican colleagues to speak up. As one of the most bipartisan members of Congress, I know I have their ear. My bullhorn is smaller than Trump's or Musk’s but it’s not nothing.
- I cosponsored the Taxpayer Data Protection Act (to force Musk out of our systems) and have called on Treasury Secretary Bessent to explain and justify Musk’s behavior.
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This feels like a David and Goliath moment. While this fight is going to be longer than that one, I like our odds. Thank you for supporting our work.
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There’s work to be done,
Chrissy
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