Aloha, Jack —

I’m about to take the debate stage, and that’s because of you. Before I do I'm asking for your help, I hope you give me a moment to explain why it's so important:

I’m running for President for a simple reason: because I love my country, and our people. It’s the same reason I put on the uniform 16 years ago, the same reason I decided to run for Congress 7 years ago, and the reason I’m proud to represent your voice on the debate stage tonight. 

But make no mistake: Tonight’s stage is set against us. The DNC has hijacked the primary process to take power away from the American voter. The “neutral” media hosts of the debate have spent the past few days smearing our campaign, misrepresenting my record and message, daring to question my loyalty to the very country I joined my brothers and sisters in uniform to serve and defend against all enemies — foreign and domestic. 

We can’t let them get away with this, Jack. The way we fight back is by sharing the truth with the American people, but in order to do that we need your support. Can I count on you to donate $5 before I step on that stage tonight?

This is what always happens when you dare to go up against the establishment. When you are not afraid to speak the truth. When you side with the people and speak out against the military and prison industrial complex, the foreign policy establishment, the corporate media, Big Pharma, the chickenhawk leaders who drag us from one regime change war to the next and who are bringing us closer to nuclear war with Russia and China… and all those who profit from this corruption and greed.

I’m the first female combat veteran to run for president and I’m undaunted by the fight tonight, and the fight ahead. Nothing will stop me from fighting for a country truly of, by and for the people.

This is our fight to win, Jack, and I’m so glad to have you by my side.

Tulsi Gabbard