John,

We know that we’ve been in your inbox a lot the past two weeks talking about far-right attacks on the Squad. From Fox News to influential hawkish lobbying groups — the Squad’s outspoken opposition to the far-right Israeli government’s occupation and assault on the Palestinian people have prompted far-right Republican attacks.

And now, Republican Rep. Michael Waltz went on Fox News to smear the Squad, calling them ‘The Hamas Squad.’ This isn’t the first time a member of Congress has harassed the Squad. In fact, the culture of bullying and intimidation towards Justice Democrats — a diverse coalition of working-class advocates — has permeated the halls of Congress.

There is a reason why more members of Congress don’t speak out like Alexandria, Ayanna, Ilhan, or Rashida. It’s because when you speak truth to power — when you disrupt political institutions or defy norms — you become the center of attacks. And these attacks can’t just be dismissed as political punchlines. Republican rhetoric about the Squad has been used to further dangerous conspiracy theories and has been the basis for personal and political harassment.

We know that as Justice Democrats continue to speak truth to power, the attacks will continue. But we also know that our Congressional coalition — and the supporters like you that helped elect them — are stronger than the hateful words of their opposition. Will you stand with us by contributing $3 to grow our movement for bold and progressive change?

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When Republican elected officials, right-wing media, or foreign policy hawks attack the Squad, we know the Squad is doing their job of disrupting the systems of power in Washington that have maintained the status quo for so long. The status quo has failed to meaningfully address racial justice, economic inequality, climate change, and the many other issues facing the nation.

Alexandria, Ilhan, Ayanna, and Rashida ran for Congress to represent communities, not corporations, and to govern according to their values of respect and justice for all.

We need more members of Congress who will govern fearlessly, just as the Squad has done in the last several years. Will you chip in $3 to help us expand the Squad and strengthen our coalition in Congress?

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In solidarity,

Justice Democrats

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