Friends – President Trump has just upped the ante on defeating us in Florida and taking back the House: His campaign has launched a nationwide bus tour, and their very first stop is – you guessed it – here in Florida.

During the worst pandemic in a century, you’d think that the president would be focused on protecting the American people. But President Trump has proven time and again that he doesn't care about showing leadership. Instead, he's tweeting misinformation about the pandemic, threatening the post office and calling for the election to be delayed.

To be honest, I’m worried, friends. I’m worried that this bus tour could give him the grounds to win, not just in Florida but in other key swing states. That’s why, as President Trump and his cronies road-trip across Florida, it’s absolutely crucial that we fight back. Right now, we have the opportunity to restore decency and accountability to our government – but only if we hold on to our House majority.

Remember, friends: We're in the fight for the conscience of our nation – and what happens here in Florida comes down to you. If you've been waiting on the right moment to make your first gift, now is the best time, friends. With our urgent deadline quickly approaching, your donation could be make or break for winning in November, defending our progress and showing President Trump and the GOP they don't represent our values in the Sunshine State. Can I count on your donation to protect our only firewall against the president's corruption?

We can’t take opportunities like this for granted, friends – not when we can make double the impact on protecting our crucial Democratic House majority. What we do in moments like this could make the difference in our fight for a future where the Affordable Care Act stays intact, where meaningful action on gun safety is finally realized and where everyday working families are put ahead of handouts for the top 1%. 

House Democrats are fighting to put people first and to hold the president accountable for his corruption – that's exactly why the GOP is planning to pour millions into Florida to ensure we cannot hold this seat or the House majority. The president has also proven that he’ll do anything it takes to defeat us in Florida, including launching a bus tour in the middle of a pandemic. And it's why we really can't afford to fall behind now or waste this match opportunity.

Holding this seat and protecting our majority simply can't happen without you chipping in, if you're able. So please, I'm asking you personally, friends: Will you rush $5 – or whatever you can spare before our fundraising deadline – to win in Florida, keep the House blue and defend our shared values like access to affordable health care?

Thanks for fighting with me.

Congresswoman Val Demings