Team,

I wanted to make sure you saw this news.

The National Archives illegally released my personal records to Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign ally. All part of a cowardly attempt to smear my name and a weaponization of the federal government to win an election.

Here’s the truth: they’re scared of the campaign we’ve built, team.

So they’re trying to take me down by undermining my record of service to this nation.

But I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished:

I saved a fellow midshipman’s life on a training exercise. I received numerous commendations and accolades for integrity, “devotion to duty,” and “exceptional initiative.” I've even received the Navy Distinguished Public Servant Award, the highest civilian honor that the Navy awards.

This is an unprecedented weaponization of the federal government to try to win an election.

Jack Ciattarelli has the might of the federal government behind him. But I have something more powerful: a grassroots movement of people like you.

So I’m asking: please split $15 between my campaign and Democracy Defense Action today.

I’m sincerely grateful.

- Mikie

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