Yesterday, the Clinton Foundation wrote to you about the strain on our democracy and the values that hold our country together. Today, I want to speak to you directly, friend.
Democracy depends on strong institutions — the rule of law, due process, and accountability. These principles are essential to a free and just society, and defending them has always been central to our mission at the Clinton Foundation.
Right now, those democratic norms are under serious threat. Investigations meant to protect the public are being used for partisan purposes — not to uncover new facts, but to advance political agendas. When oversight is weaponized and facts are distorted, it undermines the very system it is meant to protect.
This is not normal. When long-standing norms are treated as disposable, something far bigger than any one individual is at risk — our democracy itself.
Defending democracy has never been passive work. It depends on people who refuse to look away — citizens who insist that democracy, dignity, and the rule of law still matter, and who are willing to act when they are under threat.
That belief is at the heart of the Clinton Foundation’s work. In moments like this, your support makes a real difference. Your gift helps defend democratic values, support communities under pressure, and prepare the next generation of leaders committed to service and accountability. If you share that commitment, I hope you’ll join us today.
