James,

Trump just told our military leaders to use American cities as their “training grounds” to fight the “enemy from within.”

If there’s one thing history’s taught us, it’s that silence in moments like this is surrender.

That’s why, on October 18, we’re working with allies to organize the largest day of action in Our Revolution’s history: No Kings Day.

Our goal? To show Trump that these blatant attempts to scare us into silence will NOT work. Together we will make No Kings Day impossible to ignore, from front pages to the White House.

Trump wants fear. We’ll show courage. He wants control. We demand democracy. But for it to work, we need everyone.

Trump’s already sent the National Guard to cities, but yesterday’s speech makes it clear he’s only just getting started. Now he’s labeling cities like Portland as “war zones” and telling Pentagon leaders to be ready to “handle” the “enemy from within.”

Trump tries to justify this militarization of one city after the next by trying to make it seem like our cities are crime-infested and out of control, but the truth is crime statistics in most big cities are stable or falling. His real goal is simple – scaring our communities into silence.

Let’s be clear: what he means by ‘enemy’ is anyone who disagrees with him. It’s authoritarian rule plain and simple, and we WILL NOT accept it quietly.

Our Revolution is mobilizing students, workers, families, and elders to show up in massive numbers on October 18 – at courthouses, public parks, and city squares. We’re readying banners, speakers, organizers, and preparing legal support to keep everyone safe. We’ll be out in force, but we can’t maximize turnout and cover the costs of dozens of events – permits, supplies, safety equipment – without your help.

When we organize, we win.