Oh my gosh, John. Look at this photo:

Look at what they’ve done to Senator Alex Padilla.

Handcuffed. Face down. Forced to the ground outside a federal press conference by federal officials — for daring to ask a question.

That’s the America Trump is trying to build. And we’re watching it unfold here in California.

That’s why we’re launching an EMERGENCY expansion of our Defend Democracy Organizing Fund. Your generous donation will fund organizing efforts across the state — including house parties and events. Organizing has never been more important than at this exact moment. Will you chip in $25 or more, please?

Here’s what set them off: Senator Padilla asked a question.

That’s it. He challenged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on her lies — and moments later, he was slammed to the ground and handcuffed like a criminal.

Kristi Noem said the Trump Administration planned to “liberate [Los Angeles] from the burdensome leadership, mayor and governor.”

And Senator Alex Padilla stood up to defend us. But he was quickly forced to the ground and handcuffed.

But we aren’t sitting back. And we sure aren’t bowing to any king. In the face of this, we’re organizing harder than ever.

Because if they think they can “liberate” California by force, they’ve got another thing coming.

We’re pouring everything we have into targeted red districts, local organizing efforts, and rapid-response communications to fight their propaganda. But we’re now looking to launch and grow our initiatives sooner and faster than before. Will you rush a donation to fund these efforts ASAP?
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This is not politics. This is authoritarianism.

We will NOT be intimidated.
We will NOT be silenced.
And we will NOT stand down.

Thank you for standing with us and Alex Padilla.

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