[ [link removed] ]Tell the Senate: Stand with survivors. Block John Hyten.

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"Stand with survivors. Block sexual predator John Hyten's confirmation as
vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff."

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Dear John,

[ [link removed] ]Tell the Senate: Stand
with survivors. Block John
Hyten.

We believe Col. Kathryn A. Spletstoser.

Last year, the Senate confirmed a known sexual predator to the Supreme
Court. Now, another one, hand-picked by the misogynist in chief, could
become the second-highest ranking military officer in the country if we
don't act now.

Donald Trump's pick for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
sexually assaulted an officer under his command. Col. Spletstoser
courageously revealed her identity and publicly told her story for the
first time.^1 We believe her. And we need to block Hyten's senate
confirmation before it is too late.

[ [link removed] ]Tell the Senate: Stand with survivors. Block John Hyten. Click here to
sign the petition.

We have the power to hold sexual predators accountable even when the odds
are stacked against us. Last year, we had some big wins and big loses.
Mitch McConnell's Republican Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the
Supreme Court, but our activism and the powerful #MeToo movement
successfully exposed many entertainment industry moguls and chronic
abusers. Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly are finally suffering financial and
social consequences after years of getting away with abusing women and
girls. We need to harness that power again.

Air Force Gen. John Hyten assaulted Army Col. Kathryn A. Spletstoser
multiple times. Her account of his abuse is disturbing.^2 It's clear that
Hyten, like many powerful men, preyed on Spletstoser, one of his many
subordinates. When Spletstoser reported his abuse, Hyten assigned an
officer under his command to lead the investigation. It's no wonder that
investigators found zero corroborating evidence to support Spletstoser's
claims. Now, Hyten is up for one of the most powerful military positions
in the country, and Trump Republicans are doing everything they can to
move his confirmation forward.

Republican Sen. Martha McSally, who recently revealed that she was raped
by a commanding officer during her time in the Air Force, is playing the
role of apologist for her Party. She is defending Hyten and calling
Spletstoser's testimony false. It's important to remember the distinction
between McSally's and Spletstoser's experiences. McSally came forward with
her story without naming names or even the date of her assault. She
received an official apology from the Air Force. Spletstoser not only
named her assailant, but also publicly shared details about her abuse. The
military and the Trump administration are desperately trying to silence
and discredit her.

[ [link removed] ]Tell the Senate: Stand with survivors. Block John Hyten. Click here to
sign the petition.

There's no denying that both women were abused by commanding officers.
There's also no denying that by attempting to control survivors'
narratives and rewarding those who shield assailants, the military and
federal government still care more about protecting powerful men than
stopping the crisis of sexual assault. We cannot let this stand.

During his recent confirmation hearing, Hyten denied Spletstoser's
claims.^3 The military also recently leaked Spletstoser's past performance
reviews to paint a picture of a "toxic" woman who often collided with
co-workers. Sen. McSally continues to discredit her. Now more than ever,
we must join together to stand with Col. Kathryn A. Spletstoser like we
stood with Christine Blasey Ford. We must show her that we have her back
and demand that the Senate block John Hyten's confirmation.

Tell the Senate: Stand with survivors. Block John Hyten. Click the link
below to sign the petition.

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Thanks for standing in solidarity with survivors,

Nicole Regalado, Campaign Director
[ [link removed] ]CREDO Action from Working Assets

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References:

 1. Helene Cooper, "'[ [link removed] ]I Have a Moral Responsibility to Come Forward':
Colonel Accuses Top Military Nominee of Assault," The New York Times,
July 26, 2019.
 2. Ibid.
 3. Lolita C. Baldor, "[ [link removed] ]Pentagon nominee denies sexual misconduct
allegations," The Washington Post, July 30, 2019.

Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images

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