Friend,

Five years ago today, our country watched in horror as MAGA extremists violently stormed the United States Capitol. Donald Trump stood by and did nothing—allowing an attack on our democracy to unfold in real time.

What happened on January 6th shocked and saddened the nation. And five years later, the danger to our democracy has not subsided.

There are still January 6th sympathizers serving in Congress. Donald Trump has been returned to office. And his administration has now issued “full, complete, and unconditional” pardons to individuals who participated in the insurrection—sending a dangerous signal that political violence can be excused.

Since returning to the presidency, Donald Trump has continued to act recklessly, including deploying U.S. forces abroad without congressional authorization or notification. These actions undermine the Constitution, erode congressional oversight, and put our country at risk.

That’s why this moment matters. If we flip the House, Democrats can restore accountability, reassert Congress’s constitutional authority, and bring stability back to Washington. Doing that requires competing—and winning—in the races that will decide control of the House, and that work depends on grassroots supporters stepping up right now.

I’m committed to holding Donald Trump accountable and defending our democracy, but I can’t do it alone. Can you chip in today to help us get off on the right foot for 2026—so we have the resources we need to flip critical seats, stand up to extremism, and protect our democratic institutions from further harm?

Today, I also want to honor the U.S. Capitol Police officers who lost their lives, and those who were violently attacked while protecting the Capitol and our democratic process. We owe them more than remembrance—we owe them action.

I will always fight to protect our democracy.

—Doris Matsui