Friend,
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Did you see Donald Trump's recent rally, in which he claimed he'll win a "third term," rewrote history to fit his self-aggrandizing fantasies, and promised to defeat me for voting to impeach him? It made me sick to my stomach -- not because I feel personally threatened, but because he's conned so many Americans into worshipping at the feet of a Loser President who still refuses to concede defeat. And as much as we'd like to ignore his antics and pretend he's harmless, we've got to admit the truth: He's dangerous, and it's up to Republicans, Democrats, and Independents to call out his lies.  I, for one, have refused to be silent, and I'll call him exactly what he is -- an utter failure of a human and president.

Donald Trump has vowed to cancel anyone who dared to stand up for the truth and impeach him.  And I, along with the nine Republicans who voted with me, and the seven Republican Senators who voted to convict, are the prime targets of the Trump Cult's wrath.

But I am not afraid.  I knew when I cast those votes that it could mean the end of my career -- and if it is, I'll be proud to have made that sacrifice for my country.  But I do not want this to be the end, I do not want a tyrant like Donald Trump and the bullies who enable him to win ever again.  And that means protecting those who had the courage that is all too rare in these troubling times.

Country First is doing just that, and our movement needs your support right now.  Wednesday June 30th is the end of the second quarter of fundraising, and the numbers must be so strong that there is zero doubt our team can prevail.

I hate sending emails like this, but with a mission and movement like ours, funds are needed to keep the momentum going.  We are so close to reaching our audacious fundraising goal.  I know you've been supportive of our mission, and now I'm going to make an absolutely outrageous request:

Would it be crazy to ask you to chip in whatever you can right now to help us reach our big goal?

Every contribution, no matter how big or small, adds up to making a real difference.  The funds donated to Country First aren't just going to defend those who put our Country before Party, they will also go toward challenging those in Congress who put Q Anon, Lies, Conspiracies, and the Trump Family before our Country.  The money also helps build our community, establish university chapters (25 and counting!), marshal an army of thousands of volunteers, create space for reasonable people of goodwill to solve our greatest problems, and provide a fresh, optimistic vision for our country.

I do not take for granted the trust you've placed in me to usher our movement through this turbulent chapter of American history, and I'm humbled by your continued support.  Donating to Country First is an investment in our democracy and a down payment for a better, brighter America for our kids and grandkids.  I have faith the good we do today will be compounded over time, and I'm excited by what we can do together.

With great appreciation, I remain yours in service.

Country First,

Adam

PS: I'd love to know what you think of our new branding. Country First has always been about building common ground and making room for conversation among reasonable people of goodwill, regardless of party. I think our new logo captures that, and I hope you agree.